Photos - AGM / Discussion Evening 2011

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The excellent buffet The excellent buffet
The banquet! The banquet!
More food More food
More food, with a sneaky collection tin More food, with a sneaky collection tin
Even more food Even more food
No-one was leaving hungry tonight No-one was leaving hungry tonight
Or thirsty Or thirsty
Raj (MS2) brought drinks and snacks Raj (MS2) brought drinks and snacks
Raj, his team, and his generous offerings Raj, his team, and his generous offerings
Raj looking happy to be at the meeting Raj looking happy to be at the meeting
Another shot of Raj's offerings Another shot of Raj's offerings
Raj and his team Raj and his team
A very happy looking Raj A very happy looking Raj
Cheese anyone? Cheese anyone?
Setting up before the meeting Setting up before the meeting
Preparations going ahead Preparations going ahead
Those last finishing touches before it all starts Those last finishing touches before it all starts
Guests arriving, including ex-committee members! Guests arriving, including ex-committee members!
Mrs. Crocker demanding that we start on time Mrs. Crocker demanding that we start on time
An arty shot of a patient resident An arty shot of a patient resident
Tables starting to fill up Tables starting to fill up
The Police and CSI team getting prepared (dusting for fingerprints maybe?) The Police and CSI team getting prepared (dusting for fingerprints maybe?)
Floor filling up Floor filling up
Bill fighting with the technology Bill fighting with the technology
Bill looking puzzled Bill looking puzzled
Bill still fighting with the technology Bill still fighting with the technology
All bases covered, we were even ready for pregnant women All bases covered, we were even ready for pregnant women
Guests being welcomed to the meeting Guests being welcomed to the meeting
The original files from 1986 when the Watch was founded, provided by one of the original instigators - Ron The original files from 1986 when the Watch was founded, provided by one of the original instigators - Ron
Another shot of the 1986 files Another shot of the 1986 files
Another shot of the 1986 files, with a picture of Ron receiving his certificate at the front Another shot of the 1986 files, with a picture of Ron receiving his certificate at the front
A collection tin - We rely so heavily on donations that these were liberally scattered around the hall A collection tin - We rely so heavily on donations that these were liberally scattered around the hall
The original letter from 1986 from our MP, Jack Aspinwall to all constituents, inviting them to the meeting to form the Watch The original letter from 1986 from our MP, Jack Aspinwall to all constituents, inviting them to the meeting to form the Watch
A word from a local business A word from a local business
Maria (as Secretary) reading out the apologies Maria (as Secretary) reading out the apologies
Ron giving us the Treasurer's report Ron giving us the Treasurer's report
Ron presenting the Treasurer's report Ron presenting the Treasurer's report
Ron presenting the Treasurer's report Ron presenting the Treasurer's report
Ron explaining the current fiscal situation Ron explaining the current fiscal situation
Ron urging residents to remember that being part of a Watch saves home owners around 10% on their insurances, and that just one pound each would secure the future of the Watch Ron urging residents to remember that being part of a Watch saves home owners around 10% on their insurances, and that just one pound each would secure the future of the Watch
Ron explaining that of the 10% saved on house insurances thanks to the Watch, he would like just one pound a year per household Ron explaining that of the 10% saved on house insurances thanks to the Watch, he would like just one pound a year per household
Ron explaining how he helped set up the Watch Ron explaining how he helped set up the Watch
Ron explaining why the newsletter is so important and how far it has come Ron explaining why the newsletter is so important and how far it has come
Ron, in the shadows, explaining the fiscal affairs of the Watch Ron, in the shadows, explaining the fiscal affairs of the Watch
Ron explaining about our reliance on donations Ron explaining about our reliance on donations
Ron encouraging people to see the reports left on the tables Ron encouraging people to see the reports left on the tables
Ron detailing the fund raising exercises about to take place Ron detailing the fund raising exercises about to take place
Ron encouraging residents to donate generously Ron encouraging residents to donate generously
Maria (outgoing Secretary) receiving her certificate from Kevin Thatcher Maria (outgoing Secretary) receiving her certificate from Kevin Thatcher
Maria showing off her new certificate Maria showing off her new certificate
Maria being presented with a certificate for all her hard work as Secretary by Inspector Kevin Thatcher Maria being presented with a certificate for all her hard work as Secretary by Inspector Kevin Thatcher
A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher
A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher
A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher in front of the BHNW sign A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher in front of the BHNW sign
A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher in front of the BHNW sign A much better picture of Maria being presented with her certificate by Inspector Kevin Thatcher in front of the BHNW sign
Rob Beckley explaining how there has been someone in the area causing trouble (not our Ron?!) Rob Beckley explaining how there has been someone in the area causing trouble (not our Ron?!)
Rob Beckley telling the crowd how this deviant individual needs to be brought to account (not our Ron?!) Rob Beckley telling the crowd how this deviant individual needs to be brought to account (not our Ron?!)
Ron being presented with a certificate for all his hard work Ron being presented with a certificate for all his hard work
Rob Beckley congratulating Ron Rob Beckley congratulating Ron
Rob Beckley explaining to everyone how Ron has contributed to the success of the Watch Rob Beckley explaining to everyone how Ron has contributed to the success of the Watch
Rob Beckley (Deputy Chief Inspector) congratulating Ron for all his hard work Rob Beckley (Deputy Chief Inspector) congratulating Ron for all his hard work
We think he could be a robot from the future We think he could be a robot from the future
A very proud looking Ron A very proud looking Ron
Retake of Ron and Rob Beckley picture Retake of Ron and Rob Beckley picture
Ron looking proud Ron looking proud
Shaking hands, showing appreciation Shaking hands, showing appreciation
Ron still looking proud! Ron still looking proud!
Rob Beckley explaining how the key is in better access to Police information Rob Beckley explaining how the key is in better access to Police information
Rob Beckley explaining how the key is in better access to Police information Rob Beckley explaining how the key is in better access to Police information
Rob Beckley promoting SpeedWatch Rob Beckley promoting SpeedWatch
Rob Beckley promoting SpeedWatch Rob Beckley promoting SpeedWatch
Rob Beckley explaining how such a large Watch, operating for such a long time, takes a lot of hard work Rob Beckley explaining how such a large Watch, operating for such a long time, takes a lot of hard work
Rob Beckley explaining how the NW is a great example of the Big Society in the third (voluntary) sector Rob Beckley explaining how the NW is a great example of the Big Society in the third (voluntary) sector
Rob Beckley explaining how the NW is a great example of the Big Society in the third (voluntary) sector Rob Beckley explaining how the NW is a great example of the Big Society in the third (voluntary) sector
Rob Beckley congratulating the Watch Rob Beckley congratulating the Watch
Rob Beckley wishing the Watch all the best for the future Rob Beckley wishing the Watch all the best for the future
Inspector Kevin Thatcher explaining why PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings are so important and encouraging people to attend Inspector Kevin Thatcher explaining why PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings are so important and encouraging people to attend
Inspector Kevin Thatcher explaining why PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings are so important and encouraging people to attend Inspector Kevin Thatcher explaining why PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meetings are so important and encouraging people to attend
Wendy promoting Heathfest Wendy promoting Heathfest
Wendy promoting Heathfest Wendy promoting Heathfest
Wendy promoting Heathfest Wendy promoting Heathfest
Wendy promoting Heathfest Wendy promoting Heathfest
Wendy spinning round to point at Barry (Quakers Coordinator) to thank him for volunteering to be a Heathfest Marshall Wendy spinning round to point at Barry (Quakers Coordinator) to thank him for volunteering to be a Heathfest Marshall
Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan
Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon
Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan
Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan
Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon
Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan Graeme Riley promoting the Community Plan
Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon Graeme Riley explaining that the Community Plan report should be coming through residents doors soon
The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining what they do The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining what they do
The CSI team presenting to residents how they catch criminals from clues left at crime scenes The CSI team presenting to residents how they catch criminals from clues left at crime scenes
The CSI team explaining recent successful cases The CSI team explaining recent successful cases
The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining what they do The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining what they do
The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining how they catch criminals from clues left at the crime scene The CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) team explaining how they catch criminals from clues left at the crime scene
Rob Beckley attentively watching the CSI presentation Rob Beckley attentively watching the CSI presentation
A demonstration by the CSI team, showing how footprints can be extracted from dust A demonstration by the CSI team, showing how footprints can be extracted from dust
The CSI team, looking for hidden footprints The CSI team, looking for hidden footprints
The audience looking intrigued The audience looking intrigued
Gasps of amazement when previously hidden footprints are revealed Gasps of amazement when previously hidden footprints are revealed
The CSI team showing the dust which reveals hidden footprints The CSI team showing the dust which reveals hidden footprints
Mark (Newsletter/Website Editor) resting the camera on his stomach, whilst Bill looks very confused Mark (Newsletter/Website Editor) resting the camera on his stomach, whilst Bill looks very confused
Julie, our new Secretary Julie, our new Secretary
Julie, our new Secretary Julie, our new Secretary
Alan (an ex-chair) shaking hands with Bill (our current chair) Alan (an ex-chair) shaking hands with Bill (our current chair)
Bill looking as if he's got an unpleasant surprise for Alan Bill looking as if he's got an unpleasant surprise for Alan
Alan (ex-chair) meeting with Mike Lethbridge (the first Secretary of the Watch) Alan (ex-chair) meeting with Mike Lethbridge (the first Secretary of the Watch)
Alan and Mike enjoying Raj's offerings! Alan and Mike enjoying Raj's offerings!
The Fire and Rescue team arrived in style The Fire and Rescue team arrived in style
The Fire and Rescue team were mingling with residents in the hall, offering free fire surveys and advice The Fire and Rescue team were mingling with residents in the hall, offering free fire surveys and advice
Mark Venables (Sandringham Coordinator) checking that all was in working order Mark Venables (Sandringham Coordinator) checking that all was in working order
The impressive looking fire engine The impressive looking fire engine
Avon Fire and Rescue were also busying talking to residents in the hall, offering free fire surveys and advice Avon Fire and Rescue were also busying talking to residents in the hall, offering free fire surveys and advice
The fire truck being manoeuvred into a better spot for residents to come have a look The fire truck being manoeuvred into a better spot for residents to come have a look
Residents speaking to the Fire crew Residents speaking to the Fire crew
Residents have a good look Residents have a good look
Fire fighting hardware Fire fighting hardware
A kitted out fire truck, ready for action A kitted out fire truck, ready for action
A Fire Officer explaining to Mark Venables (Sandringham Coordinator) what everything does! A Fire Officer explaining to Mark Venables (Sandringham Coordinator) what everything does!
Lesley having a good look inside the fire truck Lesley having a good look inside the fire truck
Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food. One resident looks too engrossed in the newsletter to have noticed! Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food. One resident looks too engrossed in the newsletter to have noticed!
Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food
Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food Residents mingling and taking advantage of the food
The 25th cake, made for us by Wendy of Heathfest fame The 25th cake, made for us by Wendy of Heathfest fame
The cake from above The cake from above
The cake from the side! The cake from the side!
The 25th Cake The 25th Cake
The 25th Cake The 25th Cake
The 25th Cake The 25th Cake
The 25th cake, ready for cutting The 25th cake, ready for cutting
The 25th cake, ready for cutting - but don't eat the badges! The 25th cake, ready for cutting - but don't eat the badges!
Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch
Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch
Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch Ron reading out a statement from Chris Skidmore MP congratulating the Watch
Ron and Lesley (Fouracre Coordinator) cutting the cake Ron and Lesley (Fouracre Coordinator) cutting the cake
A close up of Ron and Lesley cutting the cake A close up of Ron and Lesley cutting the cake
A fitting celebration to 25 years A fitting celebration to 25 years
Ron and Lesley (Fouracre Coordinator) cutting the cake Ron and Lesley (Fouracre Coordinator) cutting the cake
Ron looking proud Ron looking proud
The cake being whisked away for slicing The cake being whisked away for slicing
Martyn Thomas (Bury Hill View Coordinator) enjoying Raj's kind donation of lubrication Martyn Thomas (Bury Hill View Coordinator) enjoying Raj's kind donation of lubrication
Martyn envisaging the after effects of enjoying too much of Raj's kind donation of lubrication Martyn envisaging the after effects of enjoying too much of Raj's kind donation of lubrication
Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help
Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help
Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help Mark Pullin of Trading Standards explaining how they can help
Billy Burns (former Police Constable from Downend) who was shot in 1983 recounting his tale Billy Burns (former Police Constable from Downend) who was shot in 1983 recounting his tale
Billy Burns (former Police Constable from Downend) who was shot in 1983 recounting his tale Billy Burns (former Police Constable from Downend) who was shot in 1983 recounting his tale
Billy Burns holding everyone's attention Billy Burns holding everyone's attention
The audience listening attentively The audience listening attentively
The audience listening attentively The audience listening attentively
Billy Burns holding everyone's attention Billy Burns holding everyone's attention
Residents looking at Billy Burn's gory pictures! Residents looking at Billy Burn's gory pictures!
Residents queuing up to ask Billy Burns a question Residents queuing up to ask Billy Burns a question
Residents mingling before setting off home Residents mingling before setting off home
A rare shot of the camera-shy Bridget Whittle - our Neighbourhood Watch Administrator A rare shot of the camera-shy Bridget Whittle - our Neighbourhood Watch Administrator
The last of the food disappearing The last of the food disappearing

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