The 62nd AGM, followed by a reception
The society’s annual general meeting (AGM) and annual reception were held on 19 November at 1 St James’s Square, London. As ever, it was wonderful to see many members from across the regions, coordinators and council members catching up with friends and colleagues, enjoying the wine and food in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Meadhurst Club – Sylvia Adams has stepped down as Chairman of the Club
Further details about club events are available at the club on Wednesdays, please contact a member of the RMS Steering Group. If you are interested in joining the RMS or coming along to any of our events, please contact KEN ATKINSON on 07963 852554 or email: hpc.ken.tw25qn@gmail.com
The bp society – options for the future
We have collated the results of the ‘options for the future’ survey that many of you completed over the summer. We will be going through these in more detail at the 19 November AGM, but wanted to provide feedback to society members in advance of this. Many thanks for providing your thoughts and ideas, as […]
Elaine Bush to retire
It is with incredible sadness that we have to announce that Elaine Bush, the society’s long-serving Administration Secretary (and bp news’ Assistant Editor) has decided to retire. For 14 years Elaine has been the public face of the society and one of its main pillars — organising its annual events, implementing strategy and liaising with […]
Flying high at 90
Long-serving society member John Hussey gives the thumbs up before taking to the skies in a Tiger Moth — a belated 90th birthday present from his wife Lydia. Designed by the de Havilland Aircraft Company, the Tiger Moth is one of the most iconic aircraft of the 20th century. It is also a shade older […]
NE’s Dave Walker steps down
In August, after ten successful years as Regional Coordinator and Treasurer, the North East region’s Dave Walker stepped down, passing the mantle to longstanding regional organiser Gerald Morrill. Dave will be greatly missed, writes the North East’s Tony Hunt. He never appeared flustered, whatever the challenge; all committee meetings went smoothly under his watch and […]
The 62nd AGM of the bp society
The society’s AGM will take place on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 5pm at bp’s head office, 1 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4PD. The agenda for the AGM is as follows: The AGM will be followed as usual by the Annual Reception. Tickets to the reception are £10 for each member and guest and […]
Raising the curtain on the Old Lags
Over the years, many bp society members have turned ad hoc gatherings of friends and colleagues from bp into informal groups that meet regularly to mull over old (and much more recent) times. In a new series of articles, bps news is aiming to highlight great examples of these groups, beginning with a bunch of […]
Celebrating summer in the city
Over 50 members and guests showed up for the society’s annual summer party at bp’sSt James Square headquarters on 18 July. The company was congenial, the gossip fun, and the organisation — as ever — superb. Guests described the buffet as wonderful and the wine excellent!
Annual reception
Our plan is to hold the annual reception directly following the AGM on 19 November. Those of you who have attended previous annual receptions will know that they are a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends over drinks and canapés. Tickets to the reception can be booked online or by post. The cost […]