Addingham Civic Society
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Welcome to the site of the Addingham Civic Society. The Society, a registered charity, was formed in 1978, initially to fight landfill of the old railway cutting and for the best route for the village bypass, and has developed into a respected voice for the residents of Addingham and a sounding board for local opinion.
Aims of the Society
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To stimulate public interest and involvement in actively protecting the qulity of life enjoyed in Addingham.
We hold regular meetings at which members hear talks on subjects of local interest (such as the architecture and history of historic buildings, the work of local craftsmen, and the countryside around), as well as holding social events and fundraising coffee mornings. Among our members we have historians, architects and naturalists and we have published several books on the history of the village and on walks around the area . We make donations to local good causes and get our hands dirty by, for example, cleaning up the village and planting trees.
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To promote high standards of planning and architecture and encourage preservation, conservation, development and improvement of features of public amenity, historic interest or environmental importance
The Society exists for the good of Addingham and its residents. It acts as a watchdog, keeping a watching brief on all planning applications and other proposals that might affect the character of the village . We are not against change - all communities must develop and evolve - but we will do our best to protect the historic environment that we live in and ensure that change is for the better. We work closely with the Parish Council, other Civic Societies and similar bodies in the wider area.
'Introducing the Addingham Civic Society'
News
The new Children's Playground
This Civic Society project for the village has unfortunately been held up by the weather. When temperatures rise a bit it will be possible to lay the surfacing and then it will be opened.
'Addingham: A View From the Moorside'
We are pleased to announce that we have recently published
a new book written by three local historians, Arnold Pacey, Alison Armstrong
and Malcolm Birdsal1.This exciting new publication includes a memoir to
Kate Mason and her works as a notable local historian.
The extensively researched new material about the village, past inhabitants,
and the Moorside make this book a fascinating and essential read for anyone
with an interest in the history of Addingham.
'Addingham: A View From the Moorside' is now available from local shops
at only £10:00 it is something that we hope everyone will want to
subscribe to - see Books page.
Civic Society Publications
The Society
publishes a monthly newsletter
(see top
of page) and has for many years helped local authors and members by publishing
books of local interest.
Membership
Membership of Addingham Civic
Society is open to all who are interested in actively furthering the purposes
of the Society, whether Addingham residents or not. We currently have
no fewer than 470 members (Oct 2007).
Subscription rates are
£5 per annum for single members or £9 for couples.
Membership
or general enquiries - Pete Severs 831262 or Mike Bolton 831117- download
application form here
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Charity No. 1009758
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