Bexhill Association of National Trust Members

Mr Arland Kingston, president, chaired the meeting.

Mr Hans Heetveld, the Association's chairman, presented his report of a very active year and thanked retiring officers and committee members for their support. He paid tribute to two who sadly passed away during the year who were longstanding committee members, Mr Ron Roberts who was chairman of the lectures committee and Mrs Molly Ekins who was responsible for the popular sales table. It was planned to dedicate two rose bushes in the rose garden at Bateman's in their memories.

Mrs Janetta Looker, the treasurer, then presented her financial report which was unanimously adopted. The general secretary Miss Susan Ainscough had already presented her written report to the meeting outlining a busy programme of social activities through the year.

The election of the officers and committee members for the ensuing year took place. Elected officers were Mr Arland Kingston (president), Mr Hans Heetveld (chairman), Mr Graham Looker (vice chairman), Mrs Janetta Looker (treasurer), Mrs Shirley Denny (membership secretary) and Miss Susan Ainscough (general secretary).

Re-elected committee members were Mr Brian Wilson (outings), Mrs Joyce Henderson (craft circle), Mr Colin Hill (publicity), Mrs Joan Knights (newsletter) and Mrs Pam Magson (social evenings co-ordinator). Two new members were elected, Mrs Yvonne Cracknell (lectures co-ordinator) and Mrs Sonia Vincett (catering supervisor).

Prior to the meeting Caroline Binder, property manager of Scotney Castle, gave a very informative talk on developments as a result of the recent opening of the house to the public.

The next meeting is on Saturday, December 15 at the St Peter's Community Centre starting 2.45pm when Mr Edward Thomas will give a 'light-hearted history of pantomime'. Visitors are most

welcome to come along for an entrance fee of 3.00. If you are interested in joining our Association you can call our membership secretary Mrs Shirley Denny on 843524 or our general secretary Miss Susan Ainscough on 216162.