Chair

I just reviewed my comments in the last edition reference strikes, NHS, airport delays etc. and things have not improved in fact it is much worse so goodness knows where we will be in the next 6 months. Hope it is not spoiling your retirement plans too much. I don’t comment on the politics of it all.

It was disappointing that no members attended the AGM last October either in person or via ZOOM. We did have 5 apologies but it would help to have a few at this year’s AGM to reassure the committee that we are on the right track

The AGM 2022 headlines are that we are financially stable, membership is holding steady and Roger Outram was re-elected as our IT committee member for another 4 years. The rules and constitution have been updated and following endorsement from the PGA approved at the AGM. See them on our website www.rpga.org.uk .

I am pleased to report that Kevin Billson has joined the RPGA committee and he has provided his biography in this newsletter. We would welcome another couple of volunteers for the committee, think about it and let’s talk, give me a call 07788430702.

I have to report that I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s a couple of months ago and am on one tablet a day which minimises the symptoms. The consultant assures me it won’t kill me and I intend to stay on as chairman subject to things stabilising. I am sure we have other members with it too.

Keep safe and have fun!

Graham Smith, RPGA Chairman