95th Annual General Meeting, 4th April 2026

Heather Hayward: President

At the 2026 AGM, in our 95th year, Heather Hayward was appointed as President of East Kent DA.

The role of President is an honorary appointment, recognising significant and sustained contribution to the District Association. Heather has been a member for almost 30 years and has served in a number of committee roles, including Chairman.

On the appointment of a new President, previous Presidents move into the role of Vice President. Heather now joins a respected group of past office holders, including Tracy Northover and Trevor Pilbeam.

Chairman David Steward appointing Heather Hayward as EKDA President

EKDA 2026 Committee

Hard at work, or hardly working, the committee confirm new appointments during the AGM.

Thank you to everyone who attended our 95th AGM, held on Saturday 4th April 2026 during the Easter Meet at Abbey School, Faversham, it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and support for the DA.

We’re pleased to confirm your 2026 committee:

Chairman – David Steward
Vice Chairman & Asst. Site Secretary – Phil Lambkin
Secretary – Victor Kent
Treasurer – Peter West
Site Secretary – Helen West
Steward Coordinator & Charity Officer – Terri Muckian
Booking Officer & Web Master – Stephanie Shillingford
Representative to SE Region – Naomi Adley
Asst. Representative to SE Region – Sarah Smith
Asst. Steward Coordinator & Asst. Secretary – Michael Moore
Health & Safety Officer – James Heath
Public Relations Officer – Claire Barrass

We’re also delighted to announce Heather Hayward as our new President. Heather has been a member for almost 30 years and has previously served in a number of committee roles, including Chairman.
Vice Presidents: Tracy Northover & Trevor Pilbeam.

Members in attendance at the AGM voted to continue fundraising for Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance (KSSAA), alongside a smaller charity (to be confirmed). If you have any suggestions, please contact Terri Muckian.

During the AGM members from the floor raised questions, answers to which have been confirmed on our FAQ.

Docments shared at the AGM can be viewed via the links below.

1. Agenda

2. Minutes of the 94th Annual General Meeting held on 19th April 2025

3. Chairman’s Report

4. Secretary’s Report

5. Site Secretary’s Report

6. Rep to Region Report;

   2025 -2026 myself with the assistant REP to Region Naomi have been supporting EKDA first a very successful SER event in May supported by a good turn out from EKDA members winning overall trophy. We supplied a generator marquee and the Bouncy castle for the whole event, not to mention the time helping put up the marquess. Following on we have not missed any Zoom meetings between myself and Naomi. Also the January Dinner Dance which was again supported with over 20 EKDA members showing fantastic support and in return this is bringing others to our events like the Michael Jackson event in February, where we see a lot of old DA members returning. This in my eyes shows we are all wanting a friendly and supportive atmosphere and this has been a senseful year - Phillip Lambkin