Objectives
of the Society
The Odiham Society's primary objectives are to protect and enhance the
heritage, character and environment of the Parish of Odiham, which includes
North Warnborough, and to explore its history and development.
To this end the Society represents the interests of members and the wider
community in local planning and other issues, while seeking to stimulate
public interest and participation in its work through publications, talks,
visits, events, exhibitions and historical research.
The Society is registered with the Civic Trust and is Registered Charity
No. 277285.
Conservation:
The Society promotes the conservation of the architectural and natural
environment of Odiham village and its surrounding countryside. It monitors
all planning applications, and opposes those which would significantly
damage or degrade the local environment. The Society maintains close liaison
with the Parish and District Councils, and participates in public inquiries
as necessary.
Guided Tours
Guided tours can be arranged for
education groups and amenity societies.
The Society supports:
- Heritage open days (Hampshire County Council)
- The Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust
- Campaign to Protect Rural England
- The Hampshire Field Club & Archaeological
Society
- The Hampshire Archives Trust
- The Surrey & Hampshire Canal Society
- The Hampshire Wildlife Trust
- The Society for the Protection of Ancient
Buildings
- Sane Planning in the South East (SPISE)
- Friends of the Willis Museum, Basingstoke
Competitions and Sponsorship:
- Barbara Wentworth Prizes for local schools and their pupils.
- Odiham Castle restoration.
- Bridewell blue plaque.
Membership - How to join
If you care about Odiham and North Warnborough -
join us now. Your support can help protect our valued environment.
Subscriptions
- Couple - £12
(Concessions £10)
- Individual - £9
(Concessions £7)
- Corporate member
- £30
'Concessions' include retired people and
students.
50% reduction in first year's subscription for
those joining between 1 May and 31 October.
For an application form, please contact The
Membership Secretary. (Please see contacts page)
To contact The Odiham Society:
For general Society correspondence please contact The Society Secretary. (See contacts page for details)
