Notice of River Deben Association – Annual General Meeting

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Date Wednesday 29 April 2026

Time 7.00 for 7.30pm

Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road IP12 4AU

Waldringfield artist Jackie Brinsley will be bringing her exquisite sketchbooks for members to look through and enjoy. Jackie was the cover artist for the Spring Edition of ‘The Deben.’

AGENDA

AGENDA

  1. Apologies for Absence
  1. Draft Minutes of Last AGM (30 April 2025) available on the RDA Website under Meetings available at this link
  1. Matters Arising
  1. Treasurer’s Report for year-ending 31 December 2025 including last year’s audited accounts (link to follow)
  1. Appointment of Examiner for 2026 Accounts
  1. Election of officers and members of the Committee
  1. Co-opted members standing for election to Committee
  1. Amanda de Margary
  1. Phil Skinner
  1. Re-election on to Committee after 4 years:
  1. Colin Nicholson
  1. Caroline Peeke
  1. Officers due for re-election
  1. Colin Nicholson – Co Chair
  1. Liz Hattan – Vice Chair
  1. Co-opted Officers standing for election
  1. Amanda de Margary – Treasurer
  1. Co-Chair’s Report – see Spring Edition of ‘The Deben’

End of Business

Following the AGM of the River Deben Association, Woodbridge and Waldringfield Boatyard’s apprentices will be giving a live demonstration of steam bending accompanied by a talk explaining its science and uses.

Using steam to bend wood is a technique used by boatbuilders and furniture makers through the ages and still today, to manipulate wood into seemingly impossible shapes – combining science, craft and nature.

The event will begin at 7:30pm, with free welcome drink from 7pm – the evening is free to members, students and parents of students, £5 to non-members.