The Trustees met at Staplegrove Village Hall, all were present along with Adrian Cross and Andrew Horner WSRA Board Advisors.

• The formalities were dealt with:
  • The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting
  • There were no conflicts of interest declared

• A report relating to the surveying of the Norton Site was given and the initial advice of the Planning Consultant. Next steps regarding the scoping of the project were agreed.

• The Minutes of the Last Meeting were discussed and agreed.

• Matters Arising and actions were dealt with.

• Trustees agreed to seek permission from the Charity Commission to include a preservation of heritage clause as previously suggested to them by solicitors.

• Trustees agreed to vest some of the GM’s functions in the Chair on a temporary basis.

• Trustees agreed the appointment of an interim temporary manager.

• Bishops Lydeard office environment improvements were discussed and budget agreed.

• It was reported the boiler of the Standard Four 80064 has departed for Rileys and the overall planning for progress on this locomotive and on 4561 was discussed.

• The WSRA Mk1 carriages were discussed.

• It was reported the WSRA Fund Raiser had been successful in a number of applications and a report to be published in the Journal along with details of the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner planned for 29th  June 2026.

• The Communications Group reported on successful press releases made.

• Finance report was given, budget going forward to be discussed in March.

• The detailed Rally Review and Recommendations were presented.

• Trustees agreed an Away Day for planning ahead on 9th March 202, prior to their Meeting