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6 News AGM We’re delighted to invite members to attend the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of DBUK on 25th January at 2pm. The meeting will be held at our headquarters, The National Centre for Deafblindness, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD. Lunch will be provided at 1pm. The AGM is a business meeting with a focus on reviewing the company accounts, it will last approximately two hours. We welcome member’s questions relating to the business and accounts so if you have any, please submit them in writing no later than Monday 23rd January and we can address them at the meeting. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to respond to questions if we receive them after this date. This year’s AGM has been scheduled later than usual to avoid the Christmas period. If you would like to discuss this further, or if you have any objections to this, please do not hesitate to contact us. Agenda 1. Welcome from the Chair of DBUK 2. Apologies for absence 3. Receive and approve the minutes of the 25th AGM 4. Receive the audited accounts and annual report for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March <strong>2016</strong> 5. Appoint and agree the remuneration of auditors for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March <strong>2016</strong> 6. Election of any Directors 7. Any other business If you are interested in attending the AGM and would like a copy of the meeting papers in your preferred format, please contact Rachel Lay on: Rachel.lay@deafblind.org. uk or 01733 35810 ext: 243 by 18th January. Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse travel expenses for members or carers who attend the AGM.
News 7 Ukelele Concert The Princess Court Ukelele Band Roy, DBUK volunteer and member of the Princess Court Ukelele Band, rallied up his fellow musicians to put on a concert for everyone at the Trinity Centre in Llandudno. The event, held in August, raised funds for local deafblind groups. It was organised by DBUK members and volunteers with the help of outreach officer, Mike. The general public, members, volunteers and special guest Cllr. Carol Marubbi, Mayor of Llandudno, all went along to support DBUK and join in the fun! The ukelele band was excellent and played a selection of old favourites, so everyone had a good singalong whilst enjoying delicious tea and homemade cakes. When the concert was over there was time to look around the stalls which were selling all sorts of goodies including plants, gifts and even crafts made by DBUK members and volunteers. The event was a huge success and raised over £250 for local deafblind groups. If you would like to organise a fundraising event for DBUK, get in touch with the fundraising team using the details on the back of this magazine. Everyone enjoying the music!
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