Tonbridge Civic Society
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Tonbridge Civic Society is an independent non-party,
non-sectional body concerned with all parts of the town.
By means of talks, meetings. publications and exhibitions it aims to
promote and encourage:
- interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge
and its vicinity;
- the preservation and enhancement of features of general public interest;
- the maintenance of high standards of architecture and town-planning in
the Tonbridge area.
The Society works to achieve these aims by representing its views to the
Local Authorities and supporting, where appropriate, the measures they take to make
Tonbridge a more pleasant place in which to live, to work, and to visit.
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The Society helped to establish the town's main Conservation Area; it
played a major part, with the Bordyke Building Trust, in the preservation of Blair House,
a listed timber-framed building in the High Street; it has instigated tree-planting and
floral-planting schemes; it drew up a detailed report advocating cycle ways and cycle
parks in the town and it is represented in the Town Forum.
In August 2000 the Society made proposals for rebuilding and
redeveloping the Tonbridge Railway Station site."
It regularly arranges talks followed by discussions, monitors planning
applications, presents Civic Awards for excellence in new building and development, holds
an Awards Dinner and a midsummer Garden Party, keeps a record of listed and important
buildings, contributes to the National Heritage Weekend and organises visits and
excursions for its members.
It publishes a regular Newsletter, a booklet of walks "14
Walks in and around Tonbridge",
and "Historic Tonbridge, a guided walk through the
old town" (jointly with the Historical Society)
In 2003, the Society celebrated its 40th year by
publishing "Today's Tonbridge" - an illustrated
book of some 200 pages about its campaigns and achievements in relation
to the major issues affecting the character and appearance of the
town since 1963.
A"Walk around Tonbridge"
and a "Walk around the Fortifications"
are available on this website.
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Interests
The Society offers scope for many different skills and interest
among its members:
Conservation: keeping a record of important buildings and
monitoring changes in the Conservation Areas.
Architecture: examining plans for new buildings and evaluating
projects for Civic Awards.
Transport: urging improvements in roads and in public transport
in the area.
Schools: encouraging young people to take an interest in
Tonbridge and its future.
Walking and Cycling: promoting footpaths and cycleways.
River Medway: drawing attention to the river’s leisure
and amenity value.
Planning: scrutinising planning applications and proposing
future developments.
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How
to become a member
A.
Please complete these details:
Name
(Mr/Mrs/Miss)..........................................
Address …...........................................................
.....................................................….........................................
Postcode .........…….
Telephone
.......................................................
Signature ................................. date
...................
B.
Then select your subscription rate:
Junior
(under 18)
£1.00
Single adult
£5.00
Two or more in the same family
£3.50 each
Corporate membership
£15.00
Life membership
£75.00
Subscriptions should be paid by cheque (payable to Tonbridge Civic
Society) or by completing a Standing Order Mandate available from the
Treasurer (address below). Subscriptions must be renewed annually by 1st
April. Members joining after 1st December will be credited with a full
year's subscription starting from the following April.
C.
Finally, post this form, with your cheque, to:
Mr
John Adams, Hon. Treasurer
Tonbridge Civic Society
4 Yardley Park Road
Tonbridge
Kent TN9 1NE
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CIVIC SOCIETY PROGRAMME 2004/2005
Monday 15th November
BUILDING HOUSES AND COMMUNITIES
Nick Davies, Design and Planning Director of Crest Nicholson, speaks
about some award winning housing developments in Tonbridge and Thameside.
Monday 13 December
WALKING THE COUNTRYSIDE
Geoff King, instigator of Wealdway Walk and expert photographer,
relates his extensive rambling experiences with colour slides.
Monday 17th January
A FRAMEWORK FOR PLANNING TONBRIDGE
Brian Jordan, architect and chairman of the society's planning committee,
will be leading a discussion and asking members for their views.
Wednesday23rd February
PRESSING MATTERS
Giles Broadbent, Editor of the Kent & Sussex Courier, will provide
an insight into publishing a local paper.
Monday 14th March
DO WE NEED A REGIONAL GOVERNMENT?
Local and county councillors outline their hopes for and fear of
the South East England Regional Assembly already established in
Guildford.
Friday 22nd April
CIVIC DESIGN AWARDS
The presentation of awards takes place with a reception and refreshments
at Somerhill.
Monday 23rd May
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
June
Summer Event
At Willows, Tonbridge
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