19th July 2021
Our second birthday passed a few weeks ago, but due to Covid restrictions, it made running the AGM extremely difficult. We therefore delayed it until we could do it in a safe and legal way. The day was called ‘Freedom Day’ when the last of the restrictions were lifted; we called it our ‘The Swan AGM’.
The AGM was streamed on Facebook Live to allow other Bevvy members and the wider community to watch the presentations. We have added it to our YouTube channel for posterity. Enjoy!
The evening was opened by the Soul Duo who provided some excellent music as The Courtyard filled up. They will be back later in the year. They are the first band we have had in over a year due to COVID restrictions.
The Courtyard was busy with circa 80 of our stakeholders, whether they be loanees or shareholders. It wasn’t the offer of a free half pint of beer (the boat was pushed out here!), nor the late evening sun that brought them; it was to hear the update on The Swan after a particularly difficult year.
Our presenters were:
- Richard Douglas (master of ceremonies)
- Sasha Harbridge (finance)
- Richard Allen (GR6 and building)
- Anne Tebbatt (Friends of The Swan)
- Micky Foden-Andrews (bar)
- Will Calvert (summary)
Before the AGM, The Courtyard needed a little love and attention. A squad went in and swept the place, sorted out the furniture, and set up the areas for both the presentations and Soul Duo. And they also got to work on some new signage too. Good job, guys!
Documentation
This year the slides were a bit more concise along with the overall presentation. It was slick and belied the amount of preparation it took by all the presenters and those who supported them.
Richard Douglas, the Company Secretary, has provided some minutes for the AGM. These should be read in conjunction with the video and the slides also presented here. You now have the complete info pack.