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Aims of the Thorney Society

From the Thorney Society Constitution, as amended in 1996

OBJECTS          The Society is established for the public benefit for the following purposes in the area comprising the Civil Parish of Thorney, Cambs, which area shall hereinafter be referred to as "the area of benefit".

i.        To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit

ii        To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit

iii        To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.  In furtherance of the said purposes, but not otherwise, the Society through its Executive committee shall have the following powers:

i         To promote civic pride in the area of benefit

ii        To promote research into subjects directly connected with the objects of the Society, and to publish the results of any such research

iii        To act as coordinating body and to cooperate with the local authorities, planning committees, and all other statutory authorities, voluntary organisations, charities and persons having aims similar to those of the Society

iv       To promote or assist in promoting activities of a charitable nature throughout the area of benefit

v        To publish papers, reports and other literature

vi       To make surveys and prepare maps and plans and collect information in relation to any place, erection or building of beauty or historic interest within the area of benefit

vii       To hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions

viii      To collect material objects and archives in any way relevant to the aims of the Society and to preserve, document and exhibit them in the Thorney Heritage Museum (name amended 1993)

ix       To educate public opinion and to give advice and information

 
 

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