To receive apologies for absence
To approve the Minutes of the previous AGM held on 20 January 2025.
Chair’s report
Treasurer’s reports for the financial year October 2024 to September 2025
To adopt the accounts and thank the auditor Peter Brown
Winter talks report
Summer walks report
The Committee recommends the following motion: that subscriptions should remain unchanged for the forthcoming financial year. These are:
Ordinary: £20 Family: £30 Student: £10
The Committee recommends the following motion: that the meetings charge for non-members remains at £4, and that staff and students of the University of Plymouth have free attendance at lectures but need to produce a valid ID
Election of Officers 2026-27. The following have been nominated to serve in the following offices:
Chair: TBC
Treasurer: Rosemary Rankin
Secretary: Andrew Binding
Election of committee members 2026-27. The following have been nominated to serve on the Committee:
Elspeth Alphey Anne Kolaszynska-Carr
Ros Bate Brian Paterson
Jenny Carr Imogen Paterson
Fleur Holt Martin Read
Confirmation of ex-officio members of the Committee in accordance with the Constitution:
Curator of Archaeology (The Box)
Historic Environment Officer (Plymouth City Council)
The Committee recommends the following motion: that the Society adopts an updated Constitution
Open Forum for members to discuss society matters
Close of Formal Business
Following the formal meeting, two member’s papers will be given:
Martin Read: ‘When is an amphora not an amphora?'
Ron Smith: ‘Smeaton: Not Just the Eddystone Lighthouse'
Plymouth Archaeological Society
C/O The Box, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AJ
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 26 January 2026 at 6:30pm
In Sherwell Church Hall, Plymouth, PL4 8ER
AGENDA