On 23rd April, we held our AGM at The Club for Acts and Actors. 

David Selves was presented with the Presidential chain from outgoing President, Alan Graveson. In turn, Nick Dougan was presented the Senior Vice Chairman chain and Chris Fowler, the Junior Vice President chain. 

Treasurer, Andrew Hamilton and newly appointed Membership Secretary, Bruce de Saram joined the table on the stage. 

David Selves describes his aims for the upcoming year:

‘Our programme is ambitious; it retains tradition while introducing change, unafraid to mimic the Starship Enterprise, while remaining loyal to our true values. We are looking to recruit corporate members, to work more closely with the Livery Companies, to recruit more residents, to play a greater role in the Farringdon community and the theme of my year is to give hope to some of the kids who don’t fit the mould but have much to offer. I am hoping to introduce a 4-day programme in the Autumn to help 16 – 18 year-old NEETs have the confidence to be ambitious, to believe in themselves for what it is that they can do, not suffocated for what they can’t do…

‘What can you do to help? Every one of you will be able to do something…. or maybe know someone who can … or maybe recruit 4 new members who can!’

Following the AGM, Chris Fowler has started a LinkedIn account. Member, Emma de Saram has started an Instagram account @farringdonwardclub and is uploading news and photos to the website.