ACE Annual General Meeting Agenda

Wednesday 4th November 2026, The Royal Oak Ashbourne

Dinner 6:30 for 7:00; AGM 8:30

1.     Welcome and Apologies (TW)

2.     Approval of last year’s AGM minutes (TW)

3.     Chairman’s Report (Overview of Last Year) (TW)

4.     Election of Officers and Committee (TW):

a.     Standing down: Hilary Coates, Stephen Hall, Polly Hall

b.     Standing for election: Ian Jones, Andy Thomas

5.     Financial Report

a.     Overview of finances (TW)

b.     Presentation and approval of 2025-26 Accounts (DH)

c.      Approval of 2026/27 subscriptions - £7.50 per person, £15 per couple (TW)

6.     Events Planned For Next Year

a.     Annual Dinner – Friday 27th February – Bentley Brook Inn – Mel Howe and Helen Walker

b.     Spring Run – FBHVC Drive It Day – Sunday 25th April – Liz and Tom Sread

c.      Summer Run – Sunday 27th June followed by 30th Anniversary Party: Run - Stephen and Jo Blakey; Party – Helen and Tony Walker, Bradley

d.     Ashbourne Classic Car Festival – Sunday 1st August

e.     Annual Away Trip – 3 nights, 13th -16th September – Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath – Bob and Britt Westhall

f.       Autumn Run – Sunday 26th September – Andy and Trish Thomas

g.     Noggin and Natters – 12:00 noon, second Wednesday of each month (not December) – Shoulder of Mutton, Osmaston

7.     AOB

Tony Walker

Chairman, Ashbourne Classic Enthusiasts

29th October 2026