This seems to be the time of year for AGMs.

Last week I was pleased to be invited to the Sydney Buildings Householders’ Association (punctuation derrived from www.sydneybuildings.org.uk) meeting at which accounts werre approved and a new committee elected. We also had quite a discussion about the proposed student accomodation and use of the tow path, both of which were very useful for me and hopefully the householders too. At one point I suggested a community clearup session along the canal; I am still working on that one but hope to be organised before it gets too cold.

The Bathwick and Widcombe Liberal Democrat Association had our AGM last week also. The local association is mainly working on social activities and fundraising right now, having recently established themselves. Our annual Summer garden party and post Christmas drinks are quickly establishing themselves a fine reputation, with other events invented regularly! Joining the Liberal Democrats is an excellent way of supporting the work that Armand and I do in Bathwick and that of Don Foster, our MP. As our many new members are finding out, it’s also a satisfying and enjoyable way to meet like-minded people; have a look at http://libdems.org.uk/get_involved.

Finally, it is the constituency party’s AGM on Friday, a slightly more formal affair of accounts and elections. Generally it attracts the more dedicated party members; plus councillors, who are expected to make the effort!