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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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