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Godshill Matters AGM, July 2025: Chair's report 

 It’s only been a year since we launched. The association was initiated by Leigh and some motivated individuals under the original name of Rethink Godshill. 

We became fully constituted in July 2024 with a nominal committee. Since then, we have met monthly, and meetings are conducted in a friendly and inclusive way. Everyone is welcome.  

We have offered an exciting events programme: - 
Biosphere Festival 2024 – 2 walks and craft activity. 
Godshill Christmas Cracker – lots of small events run by different organisations. Unfortunately, the weather took its toll on the outdoor ones! 
The Easter Treasure Hunt – 79 families took part, and it was lot of fun. 
The Garage Gallop – 13 driveway sales and 5 tabletops. A real social event as well as raising both individual and organisational funds. 
Biosphere Festival 2025 – a led walk followed by an informative talk about Munsley Bog. 
The Walking Group started in October and has continued monthly since on the third Friday of the month. Between 20 – 30 people (and a few dogs) take part in every walk. 
We have supported local campaign – keep the Save our School, Greening Godshill, Loo Larder to name but a few. 

Lots planned for the coming year, but that’s another story…… 

Particular thanks: - 
o Colin for free use of the barn in the early days. 
o Mary for free use of the scout hall for many things. 
o The school for subsidised use of the hall for meetings. 
o The many volunteers and supportive organisation like the Church, the Old Smithy, the Griffin, who offer time, space and effort to ensure Godshill Matters to us all.