AGM – Leyburn Ladies' Luncheon Club

May 2026: Annual General Meeting

Our president welcomed 44 members to our Annual General Meeting in May 2026.

Thanks were given to the chef for all his hard work over the year for the delicious lunches.

Once the minutes of the 2025 AGM were approved, members listened to the Treasurer’s and the Secretary’s reports for the year. The Treasurer outlined the success of the online booking and payment systems whilst also highlighting the popularity of the raffle. Members were reminded to book their lunches by the closing date so that lunches could be appropriately planned. The Treasurer informed the members that subscription renewals will be posted out in July and that subscriptions are payable by 1^st September.

The President gave an overview of the year and thanked the Committee for their hard work behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the luncheon club.

Members were made aware of the roles and responsibilities within the Committee by the President.

The members were given an outline of some of the speakers who will be part of the 2026 to 2027 season by the President.

The President brought changes in the rules to members’ attention; these changes were approved by the membership. Members were also informed that the cost of a luncheon will increase by £1 to £25. Members were invited to volunteer for the roles of Secretary and of Raffle Co-Ordinator.

The President closed the 2026 AGM by wishing members a lovely summer and reminded them that the new season commenced in September.

AGM and Members’ Day 2025

The Club Members’ Day and AGM was held on May 15^th in The Garden Rooms at Tennants. President Denise Houghton welcomed forty-three members for another excellent lunch. Thanks were given to the chef and waiting staff at Tennants as well as to the Committee Members for their

hard work over the past twelve months. Forthcoming changes to the Committee were detailed and members were informed that membership packs for the new season would be issued by email where possible and would include details on how to make online payments in future.

Denise reported that she had thoroughly enjoyed her time as President, with its challenges and rewards. Lynda was welcomed as new President and handed the chain of office along with the Club’s p

ainting. Lynda thanked Denise for her hard work whilst in office and presented her with a Braithwaite’s voucher on behalf of the Club.

Following the AGM, we were entertained by Rob Hutchinson and his amazing feats of magic which left us all baffled! Stella Swan gave the vote of thanks for the amusing and diverting performance.

Our meetings start again on September 18^th with a new programme. Our first speaker is the Rt Hon Wendy Morton MP with “Tales from Westminster – my journey through politics!” For more information visit our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk or contact the Secretary Caroline Fisher at ladies

@leyburnlunchclub.co.uk

AGM and Members’ Day 2024

The Club Members’ Day and AGM was held on May 16th in The Garden Rooms at Tennants. President Denise Houghton welcomed forty members for another excellent lunch. Thanks were given to the chefs and waiting staff at Tennants as well as to the Wobbly Dog Shop and Milner’s of Leyburn for their assistance in collecting lunch cards this year. Our speakers this season have been local, interesting and varied subjects and most have donated their speaker fees to charity. This has meant that the Club has supported some very worthwhile causes. The Committee Team were thanked for their hard work over the past twelve months. At the end of the meeting the new web-based lunch registration was demonstrated.

Following the AGM our President Denise gave a presentation of her working life as a nurse, midwife and health visitor. Denise spoke of her many roles both practicing and academic including Professor of Nursing at The Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto, Professor of Nursing at ANCC in Washington DC, Health Inspector at the Welsh Assembly, Director of Nursing and Clinical Director Community Services and Director of Nursing North Pennine Acute Trust. Angela Batty gave the vote of thanks for her informative presentation.

Our meetings start again on September 19th with a new programme. Our first speaker is Neil Mechie, Middleham Racehorse Trainer and Vet. New members are always very welcome, as are guests. If you would like more information you can visit our website www.leyburnlunchclub.co.uk or contact the Secretary Gina Roberts at geroberts@btinternet.com.