BASINGSTOKE HERITAGE SOCIETY

Basingstoke Heritage Society
News for Members no 79
April 2009

“A WINDOW ON THE PAST – PICTURES OF HAMPSHIRE”

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ILLUSTRATED TALK

THE AGM OF THE SOCIETY WILL TAKE PLACE ON
THURSDAY MAY 7 AT 7.30
AT THE WILLIS MUSEUM

Heather Needham, Principal Archivist at the Hampshire Record Office will give an illustrated talk based on photos held by the HRO including ones
by Terry Hunt, whose photos of Basingstoke are always of great interest.

WE WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO SEE YOU AT THE AGM. It will be a lovely opportunity to see the changes at The Willis and to meet with the committee and other members. There will be refreshments and good cake! Non-members are welcome (£1) so bring a friend …

Agenda for Annual General Meeting

1. Welcome and apologies for absence
2. Illustrated talk by Heather Needham
3. Minutes of the AGM held on 8 May 2008
4. Matters arising
5. Secretary’s Report on the year’s activities
6. Treasurer’s Report and statement of account for y/e 31/12/08
7. Election of committee
7.1 Chairman
7.2 Vice-Chairman
7.3 Hon Secretary
7.4 Membership Secretary
7.5 Committee members

The Constitution of the society requires the committee to ask for nominations in writing for the officers of the society.

Currently the officers are:
Chairman - Hannah Williams,
Vice-Chairman - Colin Williams,
Hon Secretary - Debbie Reavell,
Hon Treasurer - Cathy Williams,
Membership – Ian Williams.

Committee Members: Gordon Bulpitt, Chris Comer, Peter Davis, Clive Lawson, Tim Lehane, Terry Tilley (tree warden), Nicola Williams.
Other members attend regularly or from time to time.
Please do think about joining the committee or standing for office. If you would like to talk to a committee member about what we do at meetings, please do get in touch.

Other Matters

=> Colin has arranged framing of the photo of The ‘Monteith’ - the cup presented to Edward Chute for his win on the Basingstoke racecourse. We hope to present this to The Willis Museum at the AGM.

=> Haymarket Theatre - the old market trader’s ‘fountain’ needs some attention and we are nagging the council to clean it up.

=> Aromatic Garden, Church Square - a member asked us to take this up with the council who have plans to restore it. It may look rough for a while as they are going to tackle the bindweed but it will be done!

=> South View Development - we have commented on this proposal which needs more green space and places for children to play.

=> Sculptured Sign in South View cemetery - we got a grant from the council to renew and restore this and it’s all done and looks good.

=> Heritage Open Day Sunday 13th September - Thanks to all of you who have volunteered to help on the day. We will need lots of stewards and helpers and it will be good fun, so do join in. Contact the secretary on 01256 473390

All members are welcome to attend meetings of the society.

At most meetings we consider planning applications which fall within the area of concern to the society and agree comments.

Next meetings - AGM May 7 at The Willis and then June 4 and July 2 at Queen Mary’s College (go in at the main entrance and reception will guide you to the room) at 7.30.

For further information contact Debbie Reavell on 01256 473390
or by e-mail