Six years ago I was approached by several members of the Chinese community in Bath about the issues and concerns they had. Most importantly they wanted to form their own society (Bath East ASian and Chinese Friends Group) and have their own office space. At the time I was Council leader and supported them in forming the committee, finding office space, getting some funding in place. Six years on they are going strong, have diverse funding, provide a number of activities and help and support their community.

The good news in the AGM was that as a community they have had no race incidents in the last year and have put on more and more translation services and social activities. I have now attended 4 out of the 6 AGMs and this was a really positive meeting.

The new committee voted in today had a number of new members and returning members.

The bad news is that they are already looking to ensure financial stability in the year 10/11. At least they are preparing and doing advance thinking.

After the AGM good food and conversation as usual.