Civic Voice AGM and Convention October 2016

The Civic Voice AGM and Convention took place this year in Chester on 21st and 22nd October. Marple Civic Society was represented by committee members Gillian and Alan Postill and Arthur Procter.

Chester Cathedral

After registration on Friday delegates were treated to tours of Chester including the historic "Rows", the Cathedral, Racecourse and canals.

The conference dinner was held at the Racecourse conference suite followed by a tour of local pubs.

Saturday's business meeting and workshops continued at the racecourse.

Delegates enjoyed a splendid dinner
in the Racecourse conference suite

This has been a year of change for Civic Voice with the appointment of five new trustees, replacing those who have come to the end of their period of office, and the creation of four vice presidents. Joan Humble becomes chair of trustees.

See HERE for details.

Retiring chair Freddie Gick, Gillian Postill, new chair Joan Humble
and Executive Director Ian Harvey

Freddie Gick becomes one of the four newly created vice presidents, the other three are Architect Sir Terry Farrell, Baroness Andrews, former chair of English Heritage and Laura Sandys former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Civic Societies.

Griff Rhys Jones continues as Civic Voice President.



More photos HERE

All Photos Arthur Procter