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Annual General Meeting Call for new committee members
The 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Society was held in April at The Kings Head, Market Square. Members were able to enjoy a guided tour of the 15th Century inn beforehand, given by Chris and Katy of the National Trust which is based in the courtyard. Guest speaker was Barry Keen, retired Chief Photographer of the Bucks Herald. He gave an amusing talk with plenty of stories and anecdotes of his time taking photographs in and around the Vale. Keith Robinson gave his Annual Report where he looked to the future rather than the past. He was re-elected Chairman unopposed as was Treasurer Madeleine Collier and Secretary Roger King. Only three members stood for re-election to the executive committee which was a huge disappointment and Chairman Keith has called upon members to volunteer for the seven remaining places. He said that the Society would have difficulty in fulfilling a full programme in the ensuing year with a committee of only six. Members can be co-opted, please contact Keith on 484683
Guest speaker, former Bucks Herald photographer Barry Keen, doing what he knows best and snaps Chairman Keith Robinson in full flow at the Kings Head
Members enjoy a tour of The Kings Head An enthralled audience at the AGM
Heritage Open Day - a huge success
Heritage Open Day in Aylesbury on 9 September was a huge success. Aggregate numbers for the events approached 1700 visitors. Together with the Town Centre Partnership and Bucks Archaelogical Society we played our part with members co-ordinating transport for the Quarrendon Lost Village event. It is estimated that over 500 people went to look over the remains of the mediaval village of Quarrendon.
Our treasurer Madeleine Collier and husband John ran a publicity stall for the Society at the village creating a lot of interest and signing up six new members at the same time. (see photograph)
Other buildings open included the Masonic Hall in Ripon Street, the Friends Meeting House in Rickfords Hill and the County Courts. Keith Turner & Roger King conducted walks around old Aylesbury and Walton respectively. Thanks are due to Talia Sulman the Town Centre Manager who handled publicity and incorporated the College and Fire Station into the successful day.
