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September 2017

1/9/2017

 
Our September Newsletter included the annual subscription reminder and news about the forthcoming 50th anniversary celebrations, AGM and visits.

Since the last Newsletter

20 members enjoyed a private tour of Grimsthorpe Castle on 3 August. The building is packed with history; we left feeling that we had only scratched the surface of the 3000-acre estate. Most of us enjoyed excellent cakes in the teashop afterwards.

Subscriptions are now due

We hope that you will renew your membership and continue your support. The cost remains £10, or £15 for two people living at the same address; we will not be proposing any change at the AGM.
You can pay Martin Lander at the AGM or by post. (If you joined after 1 May 2017, you do not need to renew until 2018.) If you already pay by standing order, please ignore this request.
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If you have not yet signed a standing order or a Gift Aid form, please consider doing so to reduce administration and enable us to get a significant percentage back from the taxman. Forms are available from Martin and the website.

Planning matters

SKDC has published its draft Local Plan. The consultation period has now closed. The draft Plan sets out new policies and proposed site allocations: there are some significant changes.
For more information, visit www.southkesteven.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8498

Invitation to 50th Anniversary Reception

Stamford Civic Society requests the pleasure of your company
at the reception to mark the 50th anniversary of
Stamford being declared the first Conservation Area.
Thursday 28 September 2017 from 6.00pm – 8.00pm
at Stamford Arts Centre
 
There is no charge, but space is limited, so booking is essential

Annual General Meeting

Enclosed with this newsletter are the notice of the AGM and agenda, a committee nomination form and the minutes of the 2016 AGM.  The AGM will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday, 5 October at 7.30 pm. No charge, no need to book. Many charities try to cut out paper and postage by sending AGM paperwork by email. We now follow that practice where possible. Please contact us if you would prefer to receive a paper copy. Those not on email receive a paper copy anyway.

We are sorry to report that after many years on the Committee as Secretary, Melanie has decided not to stand for re-election this year. Our thanks go to her for all she has done for the Society. On the bright side, we have a volunteer standing for election to the Committee as Secretary. Dr David Langridge was Headmaster of Ramsey Abbey, Cambridgeshire for nineteen years and then Director of Education for the Falkland Islands Government for nearly five years.

If you might be interested in joining the Committee, please get in touch with Melanie or me (contact details below). Alternatively, a nomination form is enclosed. Nomination forms must be returned to the Secretary by Thursday, 28 September.

50th Anniversary events

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
9 and 10 September, 12pm to 4pm (no charge)

We plan to open St Leonard’s Priory with a small display looking at the efforts to save the Priory and the surrounding site from deterioration.
 
STADFAS OPEN DAY EXHIBITION, Town Hall
19 September, 10am to 3pm (no charge)

This will include examples from recent projects to conserve items from the Town Hall collection.
 
CIVIC SOCIETY EXHIBITION, Arts Centre
20 to 28 September, The Gallery (no charge)

We will explain why Stamford was designated first and why conservation remains important.

STAMFORD SCHOOLS HERITAGE FILM FESTIVAL
The short films on heritage themes produced by local schools will be screened during the Society’s exhibition at the Arts Centre (20-28 September) and at a special ‘Oscars’ event on 4 October.
 
BIDWELLS CONFERENCE
21 September, Arts Centre, £60

www.bidwells.co.uk/events/stamford50.

Other events

SPALDING GENTLEMEN’S SOCIETY
Tuesday, 14 November: (2pm, £5)

The tour will last two hours and we hope to be accompanied by John Smith.
Please note that the stairs to the upper floor are steep and there are no facilities for disabled people. (www.spalding-gentlemens-society.org)

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