We held this year’s Annual General Meeting at the Steyning Centre on Wednesday, 16th April 2025.  The Annual Report and related documents can be found by following the link 2024 – 25:

The formal parts of the AGM were followed by the presentation of the Steyning Bowl Awards.  These awards are intended to recognise and thank publicly people and organisations who have made significant contributions to the Town.  They focused this year on those who have done this through voluntary work with the Senior Generation.

The awards were presented by Nigel Hartley who will be known to many as an honorary member of the clergy at Steyning Parish Church.  He also spoke to us about the importance of this kind of work in contributing to the wellbeing of our community.  We are very grateful to him for doing this.

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The Bowl was won this year by Vintage Years which provides a social club and organises entertainment and outings for the Over 60s.    Mary Goodchild, as Chair of Vintage Years, received the Bowl and a certificate on its behalf.

Certificates were also presented to the six runners up as below.

Elizabeth Brown for establishing and running Wednesday Coffee at the Penfold Church Hall.

Kate Burnett for establishing and running Kadenza.  Kadenza is a small choir which sings in local care homes.

Jackie Flowers-Leek for establishing and running Parkour for Seniors.  Parkour for Seniors is a free exercise class for the over 60s which is held at Fletcher’s Croft every Wednesday, weather permitting.

Ann Long for her work with Vintage Years, including her work in organising entertainments for members.

Sally McNiff for her work with Vintage Years, including her work in organising club outings.

Judie Thomson for establishing and running Grief Café on behalf of Steyning Parish Church.  Grief Café meets every month at the Penfold Church Hall.

After the presentations had been completed, Catherine Mant and Nick Bennett shared their memories of growing up in Steyning in the 50s and 60s.  These included their memories of the High Street, the railway, the cattle market, Young Farmers, the Easter Monday Walking Races, Beagling, SME, Gert and Daisy, Gluck and Potter’s Museum in Bramber.

Catherine Mant – Reflections on growing up in Steyning

Thanks also to Lynne Broome for keeping everything organised!