AGM 11th July 2025

On Friday 11th July FoSOC held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Non-Conformist Chapel.

It had been a very HOT day but the Chapel was reasonably cooler than outside. There was over 23 members at the meeting. Billy Ferguson (Chairman) presented the meeting. Apologies were given by Professor Curl & his wife plus many FoSOC members who could not make the meeting. The proceed went through rather quickly, the Chairman was trying to beat his record of 30 minutes.

However, all those that said they would continue on the Committee (except Geoff Watts who was Project/Publicity Officer & has step down from this post) were voted in plus two new General Committee Members. Later Billy Ferguson (still Chairman), spoke to the members on how much FoSOC appreciated Geoff Watts on the Committee & would be sadly missed. Applause was given to Geoff.

Julia Wetherall who has been checking the end year’s accounts for FoSOC has decided to step down & she was presented with a card (from the Committee) & a bouquet of flowers by Val Ferguson (still Secretary).

The rest of the evening was for a cuppa & a chat.

By the way the actual meeting was 30 minutes!!

Photos taken by Bruce Larner