Trustees
The Welsh Pony and Cob Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees, who are elected for a three year term of office by the Society Members. Trustees can stand for election for 2 terms of office (6 years in post) before being required to stand down for 3 years before re-election. The Society’s board of trustees is referred to as the “Council” of the Society. At the first Council meeting after the AGM, a Chair and Vice-Chair of Council are elected to preside over meetings.
The Society has an elected President, who chairs the AGM and is the highest appointed officer. President Elects are nominated by Council for approval of the members at the AGM, with the President Elect becoming President the year following this election.
Council members are nominated to further sit on sub-committees, which, as from 2014, consist of the following:
Presidency:
- President: Mr D. Ll. Evans, Cwrt-y-Llyn, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coedm, Conwy LL24 0TR
- President-Elect: Mrs J. P. Price, Courtway Pony Stud, Clyro, Hereford. HR3 5LE
Trustees:
- Chairman of Council: Mr E. P. J. Gummery, Malting House Cottage, High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4EP
- Vice-Chairman: Mr D. O. Roberts, 10 Maes Melwr, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0RY
Council:
- Mrs M. A. BIGLEY, The Quakers Farm, Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire HR2 0PT
- Mr M. J. DAVIES, Brynawel, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 5YT
- Mr C. EVANS, Cathedine Fawr, Bwlch, Brecon, Powys. LD3 7SZ
- Mr E. P. J. GUMMERY, Malting House Cottage, High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4EP
- Mrs T. HOOK, Twyn-yr-Hebog, Station Road, Gilwern, Gwent NP7 0HN
- Mrs A.J. KEMBER, 1 Bakers Corner Cottage, Ladham Lane, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1LS
- Mrs J. V. PARRY, Talponciau Farm, Plas Issa, Penycae, Wrexham. Clwyd LL14 1TU
- Mr E. G. PROSSER, 3 Ffordd Dinas, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, West Glam SA12 9BS
- Mr D. O. ROBERTS, 10 Maes Melwr, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0RY
- Mr D. M. WATERS, 28 Afan Terrace, Cwm Afan, Port Talbot SA12 9EU
Members who retire in 2024:
- Mr E. P. J. GUMMERY, Malting House Cottage, High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire MK45 4EP
- Mr D. O. ROBERTS, 10 Maes Melwr, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0RY
- Mr D. M. WATERS, 28 Afan Terrace, Cwm Afan, Port Talbot SA12 9EU
- Mrs M. A. BIGLEY, The Quakers Farm, Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire HR2 0PT
Members who retire in 2025:
- Mr C. EVANS, Cathedine Fawr, Bwlch, Brecon, Powys. LD3 7SZ
- Mrs T. HOOK, Twyn-yr-Hebog, Station Road, Gilwern, Gwent NP7 0HN
Members who retire in 2026:
- Mr M. J. DAVIES, Brynawel, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 5YT
- Mrs A.J. KEMBER, 1 Bakers Corner Cottage, Ladham Lane, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1LS
- Mrs J. V. PARRY, Talponciau Farm, Plas Issa, Penycae, Wrexham. Clwyd LL14 1TU
- Mr E. G. PROSSER, 3 Ffordd Dinas, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, West Glam SA12 9BS
Committee Structure
The Society AGM took place on the 21st May 2022 at Llandrindod Wells and new trustees were elected to the Council.
Following the AGM a Council meeting was held, where Council elected the Chair and Vice Chair of Council and the Chair of Finance & HR.
Chair: Mr E. P. J. Gummery
Vice-Chair: Mr D. Roberts
Finance and HR Standing Committee:
Chair: Mr D. M. Waters
Vice-Chair: Mrs M. A. Bigley
Mr E. P. J. Gummery
Finance
All Trustees
Education and Welfare:
Chair: Mrs J. V. Parry
Vice-Chair: Mrs A. J. Kember
Mr M. J. Davies
Mr E. G. Prosser
Mr S. W. R. Michell (Hon Vet)
Judging and Showing:
Chair: Mr M. J. Davies
Vice-Chair: Mr E. G. Prosser
Mr D. O. Roberts
Member Services (Incorporates Promotions, Journal, Stud Book, Registrations and Sales)
Chair: Mrs A. J. Kember
Vice-Chair: Mrs T. Hook
Mr D. O. Roberts
Mr C. Evans
International Committee:
Chair: Mrs A. J. Kember
Vice-Chair: (International Delegate – TBC)
Mr M. J. Davies
Me E. G. Prosser
Pavilion/Estates:
Chair: Mr E. G. Prosser
Vice-Chair:
Mr M. J. Davies
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Liaison Group:
Chair of Members Services
Chair of Judging & Showing
Vice Chair of Judging & Showing
Chair of Pavilion & Estates
Young Ambassador – Skye Whittle
Young People’s Mentor – Janice Parry
Health & Safety Officer –
Honorary Society Veterinary Surgeon & National Welfare Co-ordinator
Mr S. W. R. Michell
Contact via the WPCS Office enquiries@wpcs.uk.com