Chesterfield Cricket Lovers’ Society
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 27 October 2025 at
St Thomas Church Centre, Brampton.
1. President’s introduction
David Marshall spoke about the sad passing of our previous secretary John Windle, and the
support he had given the society over many years. He also noted four other members who were
no longer with us-
Mick Cooper, Brian Newton, Bill Smith, Ann Middleton.
A minute’s silence was held in their memory.
2. Apologies for absence
40 members were present
Apologies received from Paul Beeson, Martin Cannon, Janet Murphy, Andy Topley, Andrew
Webster, Bill Webster, John Young
3. Previous minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on Monday 28 October 2024 had been circulated with the
newsletter. No amendments were requested.
4. Chairman’s report
The chairman welcomed members to the society’s new season, and noted meetings were to be
held on various days of week to enable all members to attend at least some meetings. The
chairman referred to his report in the recent newsletter noting in particular the change of officers in
the last year and the work of our new webmaster, Jonathan Harris.
5. Secretary’s report
The programme for the year had been circulated in the newsletter
6. Treasurer’s report
Niven presented his final report as treasurer. He noted that the membership had dropped to 98,
the lowest he had known, and encouraged members to invite friends and colleagues to join. The
average attendance at meetings in the last year was 45.
The cost of guest speakers was similar to previous years, but since the move to St Thomas church
the venue hire costs had reduced considerably. The financial report was included with the
newsletter. The finances were in a healthy position and Niven therefore recommended that the
subs be kept at the current rate £15 for the coming year. This proposal was seconded by Neil
Swanwick and unanimously agreed by members present.
The chairman thanked Niven for all his work for the society noting he had been treasurer for the
last 35 years.
7. Election of officers
The following officers were elected unopposed
Chairman Neil Swanwick.
Proposed Peter Bateman, Seconded John Blackwell
Honorary secretary Peter Bateman.
Proposed Neil Swanwick, Seconded Steve Billington
Honorary Treasurer Steve Billington.
Proposed Neil Swanwick, Seconded Lawrence Hunt
Vice Chairman
The chairman noted that this essential post was vacant and encouraged members who may be
interested to contact him after the meeting.
8. Election of committee
Three current members, Paul Hand, Lawrence Hunt and Jonathan Harris had agreed to continue
as members.
Proposed Neil Swanwick, Seconded Steve Billington
The chairman noted that there were 2 vacancies on the committee, and encouraged members to
talk to either himself, the secretary or the treasurer about joining the committee.
9. Any other business
David Marshall spoke about the outstanding service that Niven Roper had given the society over
35 years. He presented an engraved silver salver to Niven on behalf of the society in recognition
of this outstanding service.