About 40 members attended the Glebe Society’s AGM on Sunday 25 August, in the beautifully renovated Glebe Town Hall. They were welcomed by our President, John Gray, who pointed out that the meetings in 1969 which led to the establishment of the Glebe Society were also held in our Town Hall.

Guest speaker Corinne Fisher, founding member of the Better Planning Network
Guest speaker Corinne Fisher, founding member of the Better Planning Network

John started proceedings by acknowledging the passing of three good friends of the Society in the past year:  John Holt (Blue Wrens Group), Peter Pockley (science broadcaster) and John Dengate (folk singer).

John Gray’s President’s report can be read by clicking here.

Subcommittee reports were accepted unanimously. Reports have been published in the Bulletin  and can be read by clicking  here.

All nominated office bearers were elected or re- elected. New members are Tess Nicholls (Treasurer), Jock Keene and Martin Wandmaker (members of the Management Committee).

Dr Lesley Lynch was elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Society. Commendations were awarded to Jan Craney, Peter Thorogood and Professor Jane Marceau (who could not be present) for their contributions to the objects of the Glebe Society.  Citations can be read by clicking on the appropriate link.

Our guest speaker was Corinne Fisher, who started the Better Planning Network exactly a year ago. Click here to listen to a recording of her talk.