AGM and Open Meeting
Stoneleigh Village Hall – 11th April 2024 from 7.15PM
Join us at our next Open Meeting which is being held on 11th April. We’re also holding our AGM on that evening too but we aim to keep this as brief as possible so that we can focus on the main event of the evening which is our guest speaker wildlife photographer Nick Martin.
Details of the evening are below. The Open Meeting is free to attend and we also encourage you to bring a family member or friend with you.You no longer have to book for your place at the meeting, so please just turn up on the evening. We encourage members and visitors to arrive before 7.30 pm so that we can start the AGM promptly. Doors will be open from 7.15 pm onwards.
Annual General Meeting
7.30 pm to 8.00 pm
We aim to keep the AGM as short as possible, whilst covering all necessary items of business. Each fully paid up member is entitled to one vote.
Please note that any notices of motions or additions to the agenda should be received by the General Committee in writing not less than seven days before the Annual General Meeting. If you are a full member of WBG and have any notices or motions for the agenda, then can you please address these to the Chair (chair@warwickshirebadgergroup.co.uk).
Nominations to the General Committee should also be received not less than seven days before the Annual General Meeting. All nominations must have consent of the nominee and must be supported by a proposer and seconder. The General Committee meets at least six times a year, and we are all active in badger conservation which includes rescue and rehabilitation, keeping county records, vaccinations, lobbying and campaigning, running education events, delivering presentations and talks to schools and generally raising awareness of badgers and their conservation.
All relevant AGM documents which will be emailed prior to the AGM and printed copies will be available on the evening.
Agenda1) Apologies for absence2) Adoption of the minutes of the previous AGM3) Matters arising4) Presentation and adoption of accounts5) Presentation of Annual Report6) Notice of motions7) Any other business______________________________________________________________
Guest speaker: Nick Martin – Wildlife PhotographerStories of British MammalsWe are delighted to welcome back wildlife photographer Nick Martin as our guest speaker. He will be sharing with us Stories of British Mammals.
Britain is home to a fascinating array of mammals, from the elusive bats that flit through our twilight skies to the majestic stags that roam our ancient woodlands. Each species, whether it’s the industrious badgers digging beneath the moonlit fields or the playful seals along our rugged coastlines, plays a crucial role in the intricate tapestry of our ecosystem.The world faces significant challenges, with habitat loss, climate change, and human encroachment posing serious threats to Britain’s mammal populations. The decline of these species not only diminishes the biodiversity essential for a healthy ecosystem but also erases part of our natural heritage. Conservation efforts are more critical than ever, and wildlife photography plays a pivotal role in this battle. By documenting the lives of these animals in their natural habitats, photographers like Nick not only help us to celebrate their existence but also highlight the urgent need for action to protect them.Through the power of visual storytelling, we are reminded of the beauty worth saving and the importance of taking immediate steps to ensure that future generations can enjoy the presence of British mammals in the wild.
Refreshment break
Our refreshment break and raffle will be held after the guest speaker’s presentation. If there is time after the refreshment break Steve Hawkes and Denise Taylor will give an update on the latest badger conservation work and activities.
We are always grateful for small prizes for the raffle. Chocolates, bottles of wine, badger related items, etc. Money raised goes towards badger conservation.