Save the Date! Wiltshire LOC AGM & Education Evening 13th May 2026!
1 April 2026
To all Local Contractors and Performers in the Wiltshire LOC area
Notification of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The Annual General Meeting of Wiltshire Local Optical Committee will take place on:
Wednesday 13th May 2026
The Bear Hotel, Devizes, SN10 1HS
We are pleased to confirm that this year’s AGM will be returning to The Bear Hotel, Devizes, and we warmly invite all local contractors and performers to attend.
Evening Programme
- 6:30pm – Networking and buffet
- 7:00pm – AGM
- 7:30pm – CPD education event
(Details and number of CPD points to be confirmed)
This format provides an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues, engage with LOC business, and benefit from a CPD learning session to round off the evening.
Why Attend?
The AGM is your chance to:
- Hear about Wiltshire LOC’s activities and achievements over the past year
- Learn about future plans to support local optical services
- Understand how the LOC represents contractors and performers locally
- Connect with colleagues across Wiltshire in a relaxed setting
All contractors and performers are welcome, and you do not need to be a committee member to attend.
Those who are curious about the work of the LOC are very welcome to attend any LOC meeting as observers to gain a better understanding of how the committee supports local services and professional standards.
Join the Wiltshire LOC Committee
We are always keen to welcome new voices and fresh perspectives onto the Wiltshire LOC Committee.
Joining the committee is a rewarding way to:
- Help shape and improve local optical services
- Contribute to raising standards of care
- Support initiatives that improve the eye health of our local community
- Represent the views of colleagues across Wiltshire
If you are interested in standing for a committee position, please complete the Nomination Form here and return it by the 22nd April 2026.
Proxy votes will not be considered for this event and voting will take place on the night.
Meeting Papers
The following documents are attached for your reference:
- Draft minutes of the previous AGM
- Wiltshire LOC Chair’s Report 2025–2026
- Treasurer’s Report – to follow
- Wiltshire LOC AGM Agenda 13 May 2026
We encourage attendees to review these papers prior to the meeting.
Register to Attend
To assist with planning, please register your attendance using the sign‑up link below:
Wiltshire LOC AGM & CPD Lecture 13th May 2026 – Fill in form
If you have any questions, please email: contact@wiltshireloc.org.uk
We look forward to welcoming you for an informative, engaging, and sociable evening.
Many thanks, Wiltshire LOC
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