AGM 2025 -was held at Astley Bridge Conservative club on Thursday 13th Feb at 3pm - thank you to all who attended - see below for summary .
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ASTLEY BRIDGE PARK BOWLING CLUB – AGM 2025
AGM 13th FEB 25 - SUMMARY
1) The AGM meeting was opened by our new chairman Mark Liddell.
2) Mark asked members to stand for 1 minute in respect of deceased members.
3) The new committee was introduced as follows
Norman Jones – Treasurer
Joe Counsell – Secretary
Other committee members – Malcolm Austin, Barrie Howarth, Audrey Holt
Ian Salisbury and Paul Pover.
4) Two apologies for absence were sent from Christine Clinton and Ken Bissett.
5) Copies of the Treasurers report for 2024 were distributed to approx 20 members who were present. Norman Jones then went through the report to explain everything in detail. The accounts had previously been audited by Joe Counsell. The members present accepted the Treasurers report.
6) The chairman let everybody know that the membership fees for 2025 would remain at £12 plus £1 extra for a team player, as introduced by the British Crown Green Bowling Association for grass roots bowling. We would like to collect all membership fees by the end of March if possible. All match fees will remain at £3 each.
7) Members were told that the Bolton Parks Veterans league starts on Tue 15th April. There will be two divisions. Our Vets A and B team will play in section A. The C team will play in section B.
8) The Bolton Conservative league starts on Wed 23rd April.
The Bolton Mills league starts on w.c. 21st April and the Bolton Municipal league start is still to be confirmed
9) The committee asked for a list of members who have a set of keys to the clubhouse.
10) The WORK PARTY to look after the green etc is to continue throughout the year and will be organised by Malcolm Austin & Joe Counsell. All members are welcome to join the work party. Dates to be put on what`s app CLUB MEMBERS or WORK PARTY.
11) It was passed that 'Individual council permit fees will be paid for by the club where applicable'.
12) Finally under any other business Kevan Latham the captain of the Bolton Conservative team is looking for new players. Anybody interested can contact Kevan direct or the committee.
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