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Annual General Meeting (AGM 2025) 

 

The AGM for the year 2024/2025 was held on 14 April 2025. The principal matters discussed have been recorded in the Minutes which can be made available to Owners by application using the Contact page. A summary of key issues and decisions made, is included in the notes below:

 

  • Jacqueline Easson (Chair) thanked The Bonham Hotel for hosting the AGM and the Christmas Drinks evening in December 2024 (which The Bonham has offered to host again in December 2025)
  • Minutes of the previous AGM (15th April 2024) were approved
  • Jacqueline Easson recorded that; lock changes/key exchanges had been initiated successfully, though a limited number of Owners still had to claim theirs. The DGUC was participating in a 'collective' of other West End New Town Gardens (sharing experiences and knowledge) all for the benefit of the area. A sub-committee had been formed to organise a Drumsheugh Gardens Summer Picnic (see more below and further news which will be forthcoming shortly)
  • Committee: Gordon Watson will stand down as Secretary after 10-years in the role, to be replaced by Committee Member, Robin Strang. Otherwise Committee Membership remained unchanged
  • Accounts: Lauren Hotson presented Accounts to end-2024 and Budget for 2025, reflecting very prudent management of finances...all proposed and accepted
  • Annual Fees: In view of the above financial status, no increase in annual fee is proposed
  • Constitution: The DGUC Constitution had been revised by GW to reflect very minor changes and updates to suit changing times and provide clarity 

  • Summer Picnic: A sub-committee had been formed to advise on timing/content of a Summer Picnic to be open to all Owners, their family and friends, on a date to be agreed (provisionally Sunday 27th July from 2:00 PM). The format is expected to be: bring your own picnic including refreshments, seating/picnic blankets. Our relatively new neighbours, Bakkafrost (28DG), generously offered to supply their Smoked Salmond product for the enjoyment of all at the Picnic.

 

The AGM for 2025 concluded with refreshments provided by The Bonham, with our thanks, as ever, to Douglas Campbell, General Manager, and his team.