The very successful (volunteers) of the Whittlesey Festival will be holding their AGM.
This is formal notification that the AGM for Whittlesey Festival will be held on Tuesday 24th November 2026.
It will be held at The Falcon Hotel, to begin at 7.00 pm. Written reports and the Agenda will be sent out on the 16th November 2026.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair: Jenny Parker has served two of her three year tenure but has decided to stand down at the 2026 AGM.
Carl Flippance is willing to stand in her place.
Vice Chair: David Bailey will step away from this position and has stated he will become part of the Partner Group.
Jenny Parker is willing to stand in his place.
Treasurer: Pat Ash is still willing to be re-elected for Treasurer, but does not wish to deter other nominations for this post.
Secretary: Tina Overton is willing to stand for re-election
The two vacant seats on the Steering Group are therefore for
Chair.
Vice Chair.
Should you wish to be nominated for either of the above, please send in your nomination slip (which will be attached to this email), signed by yourself, a Proposer and a Seconder, to be with Tina, the Secretary, no later than the 17th November 2026, to ensure all relevant paperwork is dealt with before the AGM itself.
If you are unable to attend the AGM, please send in your proxy vote, also attached to this email. This can be brought to the AGM itself, or sent direct to Tina, the Secretary, no later than the 17th November 2026.
If you wish anything to be put onto the Agenda for discussion during the AGM please let Tina, the Secretary know as soon as possible. There is no AOB at an AGM. Additional items are however, at the discretion of the Chairwoman.
The Schools Art Exhibition also in the Whittlesey Library, both on festival day and for the following two weeks after the event.
where you can find event details and see information about our sponsors.
