The Barnsley Civic Trust AGM took place at 6.00pm on Thursday 10th October in the Council Chamber at Barnsley Town Hall before the talk by Tegwen Roberts on the ‘Fascinating Stories of Eldon Street, unearthed in the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone.
Allen Parks gave a summary of the activities of Barnsley Civic Trust over the last year and publicised the talks planned for the next year. Bill Gaunt told members of the financial position which had been helped by the increase in members.
The executive committee was elected: Allen Parks, Edana Guest, Ian Harley,
Janet Richardson, Linda Burgess, Melvin Lunn, Michael Hardy, Peter Roberts, Ronnie Steele and Susan Browne. Allen has agreed to continue as secretary and Linda has agreed to be chair for the next year. Bill Gaunt has stepped down as treasurer and from the executive committee; he was thanked for all he has done for the society.
The association with the Barnsley Archives and Local Studies team was proving very successful.