A Civic Society for Wimborne Minster, Dorset UK and its neighbourhood

A Civic Society for
Wimborne Minster, Dorset UK and its neighbourhood
What do we do?
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campaign for the improvement of the quality of life in Wimborne and the surrounding area
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examine around 350 planning applications in Wimborne and its rural area each year. We are not just concerned with “old” Wimborne, but support good modern design when it enhances its immediate neighbourhood
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make representations at public enquiries into matters affecting Wimborne
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host a variety of talks on topics related to the historical and contemporary development of Wimborne and its environs
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organise summer visits to places of interest, including some not normally open to the public
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guide groups around the town
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take part in Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
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help to steward gardens open to the public for the National Gardens Scheme
SOME EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE HAVE DONE
We helped with:
 -  establishing the Tourist Information Centre
-  getting better litter bins
-  improving the Cornmarket gates
-  improving Millstream Bridge railings
-  refurbishing Redcotts Gazebo
-  landscaping at the Allendale Centre
-  refurbishment of the Priest's House Museum
-  Improvements at Walford Mill
SOME CURRENT PROJECTS
-  surveys of street clutter and street lighting
 - financial help towards the costs of the new Hinton Martell fountain
We are proud of what we have achieved so far,
but your active participation will ensure the future
quality of life in and around Wimborne
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President: Mrs Susan Gibson
 Vice-Presidents: Mr Philip Colwill ; Mrs Ileane Geach