It is rolling around to that time of year when the AGM is due.
This will take place on 23rd April 2025 at 7.30pm in the upstairs room of the Station House Durham https://camra.org.uk/pubs/station-house-durham-187361
A Notice will be sent out to all members on 23rd March 2025 with further details. In the meantime, I list below the committee positions including current incumbents for which any Durham Branch member is entitled to put their names forward.
Positions Mandated by the Constitution
CHAIR, (Paul Dobson)
SECRETARY, (Tony Dent)
TREASURER, (Stephanie Salter)
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, (Andy Stowell)
DURHAM DRINKER, PUBLICATIONS & CAMPAIGNS, Paul Dobson)
PUBS OFFICER, (vacant, with data support from Dave Thornton)
PUBS PRESERVATION, (Peter Jones)
PUB PROMOTIONS & AWARDS COORDINATOR, (Vacant)
PUB PROTECTION OFFICER, (Peter Lawson)
GBG (Good Beer Guide) SUBMISSIONS, (Peter Jones)
Positions not mandated by the constitution
APPLE & PERRY REP, (Chris Mansfield)
SOCIAL SECRETARY, (Neil Cleall)
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA, (Neil Shaw)
BRANCH VICE CHAIR, (Stephanie Salter)
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (Garry Halliday)
It has been mentioned that a couple of committee members may be standing down this coming year. It is essential therefore that we have a strong core of committee members to carry forward the branch and wider national agenda to promote pubs and real ale and cider. If anyone is interested in joining the newly elected committee, or indeed want to know more of what is involved please contact chair@camradurham.org.uk or secretary@camradurham.org.uk