Committee News


Summary of Committee Meeting held on 14th October 2026


With eleven members present, the Chairman signed the minutes of the last meeting. Matters arising related to the Society archive and the items available from Tudor. These included prints of the Chatterton Arms and also display stands and other material in addition to many books. Disposal of these items was discussed and various ideas agreed.

 

David was pleased tor report that Clare had volunteered to assist the magazine editor by taking on (after a trial) the production side, leaving Christine to carry on preparing the content for another year. It was agreed that Society members should by encouraged to make more contribution to the magazine and an appeal would be included in the next issue. Peter will attempt to recruit someone to handle the bookstall from among regular meeting attendees.

Mike confirmed he would continue his role as organiser of meeting speakers for another year as he had been able to reduce other commitments. Suggestions were made for possible Society outings in 2027 and a record will be held by Peter of what is on offer to us from other societies.

 

Max had received offers from two organisations, one a cheap advertising opportunity, which was agreed, and the other, a more complex, and more costly, deal for access to certain national archives. This will be explored further.


Following Simon’s retirement from the Library, it was agreed he should be invited to join the Committee as an individual member and the Library Archivist should be invited to fill the ex-officio post.


Elaine reported that a few members had remained out of contact and it was agreed that they should be removed form the membership list. It was suggested that new members, of which there had been quite a few, should be welcomed in Bromleag.


Financially the Society remains in good health and it was agreed that the Treasurer should try and find an account offering higher interest. It was proposed that some of the Legacy Fund should be used to fund some item in the new CentraL Library which could not otherwise be afforded. This would be pursued with the Archivist.


The next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th January 2027.