Category: AGM

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

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.