The Conservation Society’s 41st annual general meeting went off without hitch on December 2, even though turnout was slightly lower than usual because the newsletter was late.

    Officers and committee were re-elected unanimously. Ian Rands announced that he will stand down as vice-chairman at the 2012 AGM.

    “So we will be after someone to replace him,” said Alan Fear, entering his second year as chairman. “Also we would like some more women on the committee, as Janet Morland is feeling isolated.”