Notice of HTA?s Annual General Meeting 2016

by | Nov 15, 2016 | News | 0 comments

HTA would like to invite members to their Annual General Meeting which takes place at the HTA offices at Horticulture House (previously Manor Court), Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RN on Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 11.30 am (refreshments from 11.00 am).

The HTA AGM will provide members with the opportunity to have their say and contribute to the work of the association ensuring that it really helps to deliver what members want.

The official Notice of AGM and accompanying papers can be found at https://hta.org.uk/about/hta-agm-2016-papers.html ?along with a proxy voting form if you are unable to attend.

Following the AGM there will be a two insightful presentations from Mark Glover of Newington Communications (formerly Bellenden) and Josh McBain from Foresight Factory (formerly Future Foundation) who will talk about Brexit and the impact on consumer behaviour and markets respectively.

With the move to the offices at Horticulture House in Oxfordshire, there is also the opportunity to view the facilities, including the members? lounge, conference facilities and meeting rooms that are available to hire at preferential rates.

A tour and light refreshments will follow the AGM. For catering purposes please let us know if you will be attending by filling in the form on the HTA website or emailing bookings@hta.org.uk .

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