Report of August Committee Meeting 2026

The Trustees and Committee members met for the usual monthly Committee meeting on 12th August. A number of interesting points were discussed during Chairs remarks. This was followed by the Treasurer's Report, Group Leader's and Membership Secretary's report. There was much discussion about the vacancies in key roles within the Committee. No conclusion was agreed.
The next meeting was set for 16th September 2026.

Lynda Brettell, Chair

Report of July Committee Meeting 2026

The Trustees met on 15th July for the usual monthly Committee meeting. After remarks from the Chair, we learned that Maggie Green had volunteered to take on the role of Beacon Administrator. The defibrillator battery has expired and a replacement battery will be ordered. There was a discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a decision was made to arrange something for September Coffee Morning.
We heard reports from the Treasurer, Group Leader Co-ordinator and Membership Secretary.
AOB. Group Leaders are to receive information on Beacon Training from Cath Robinson.
Maggie Lloyd is compiling a list of key holders for cupboards and rooms. The next meeting was planned for 12th August 2026.

Lynda Brettell, Chair

Committee Members

Lynda Brettell – Chair

Vacancy – Vice-Chair

Liz Saint  – Treasurer

Sue Helm – Business Secretary

Ian Campbell – Membership Secretary

Elaine Baytug – Speaker Meeting Co-ordinator

Cath Robinson – Group Leader Co-ordinator

Suzanne Bithell  – Trustee

Bob Parker – Trustee

Martin Snell – Trustee

Maggie Lloyd - Trustee

Keith Price - Trustee

Tony Aquino - Trustee

Hilary Taylor - Trustee

Peter Taylor - Trustee

Maggie Green - Co-opted Trustee & Beacon Administrator

Trustees and Officers are elected by members for three-year terms at an AGM. The Chair and Vice-Chair stand-down at the end of their term. Trustees and Officers may be re-elected for a further term or terms.

In addition, other members perform a number of jobs to assist the smooth running of the u3a, including:

• Group Leaders
• STARS – Small Tasks As Required such as laying out chairs/tables, taking the money etc at Speaker Meetings and Coffee Mornings
• Running Day Trips
• Website Manager and Beacon Database Admin

GO TO the Contact page to send a message for any of the above