This is (possibly) the first time that an AGM has been held in the London area and the attendance of around 60 people, including several non-members, was significantly up on previous years. Highlight of the meeting were the presentation by new CEO Norman Brook on his vision for the next four years -- not policy yet, but at least we now have someone at the helm who has a vision! Other news:

• Paul Buxton is confirmed as the Potential Manager, £125k new funding for the Start programme
• BTA HQ will move to Loughborough
• Consultation programme with members under way
• New kit contract to be signed within the month
• BTA taking technology on board and will re-launch the website and start new electronic contact system (probably a closed egroup-type service)
• Tim Don and Steph Forrester confirmed as athletes of the year
• Windsor confirmed as event of the year