An Introduction To The Rural Society

The Rural Society, formed in 1959, has no power other than that of persuasion and, if necessary, the mobilisation of public opinion on all planning matters that affect our village. We maintain a close liaison with the Parish Council and with other societies with which we have a common interest such as the Council for the Protection of Rural England.

In 1996 we organised the Village Fete for the first time and this annual event, on the first Saturday in July, has become hugely popular and has generated a tremendous community spirit, one of the Society's main priorities.

The strength of the Rural Society is in its members. The larger and more active the Society is, the more our opinions will be respected. When controversial issues arise, the Society can mobilise suitable opposition to any threat to our environment. Like any society, the work has to be undertaken by a committee whose numbers average about fifteen.