Monday 12th October 2026 at Vinters Park Community Centre – 7PM
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AGM Agenda
Financial Report
Wardens Report
At this year’s AGM, Chairman Martin Cox will reflect on a year of growing community engagement, significant conservation achievements, and the dedicated efforts of the volunteers, trustees and supporters who make Vinters Valley Nature Reserve such a special place. The address will also look ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing the Reserve, including long-term plans for its future, changes in local government, and how we can continue to protect and enhance one of Maidstone’s most treasured natural spaces for generations to come. Everyone with an interest in the Reserve’s future is warmly encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation
This is to give notice that the 2026 AGM of the Vinters Valley Park Trust CIO will take place on Monday 12th October 2026 at Vinters Park Community Ctr., Aldon Close, Hampton Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 5QF
Start at 7.00pm Doors open 6.45pm
Agenda
1. Welcome by Chairman
2. Apologies for Absence
3. Minutes of last AGM
4. Matters Arising not covered by this agenda
5. Chairman’s Report – verbal.
Introduction of New Hon. Sec, New treasurer, Existing Trustees,
New Trustee – Cllr Geoffrey Samme (KCC) for Maidstone North East
6. Update – The Journey to self funding – Chris Sheppard
7. Financial Report – provided – Treasurer, Peter Shapland
8. To Appoint Auditors
9. Wardens Report – Steve Songhurst
10. Management Committee Report – Ben Kirby
11. Any Trustees reports. – Verbal
12. Questions from the floor. And AOB