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Welcome to
Chippenham Civic Society
Chippenham Civic Society seeks to promote civic pride in our town by encouraging an interest in its buildings and notable people. We have a varied events programme and informative magazine. We are a registered charity, formed in 1974, and welcome members of all ages, interests and backgrounds.
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Our main aims are to ensure Chippenham remains a pleasant place in which to live, that its interesting buildings are protected and that its new developments are good quality and sympathetic to its historic market town character.
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Please join us to help ensure the best possible future for our town.
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Membership is open to all - details here.
We have a varied Social Programme of talks and other events during the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Chippenham Civic Society Photo Competition 2012

Chippenham Civic Society is launching a photography competition in 2012 open to all (non professionals) residing working or in full time education in the Chippenham area. Entry is free and the purpose is to encourage and promote interest in the town. Deadline - 31st July 2012 

 Full details and an application form can be downloaded here

 

 

 

 

 

   

Next Meeting

June 19th. 

Friends of St Andrew's Heritage Talk
(at St Andrew's Church) 

Peter Cormack OBE. Film presentation on the Wilson Stained Glass & Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Movement 

Sculpture Project

Please click here to find information about the Civic Society's proposed Sculpture Project

 

 

NEW! - Resources

See the new resources page for articles from past copies of the Society's Buttercross Bulletin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latest Book

Our Spring promotion is still available: copies of the Civic Society book 'History of Chippenham from Alfred to Brunel' are on sale for a limited period only at £9.99! From the Museum, Whitehall Garden Centre and members of the Committee

In this authoritive history of Chippenham, author Richard Baines charts the history and development of Chippenham from its Saxon origins to the coming of the railway.

Chairman's and Secretary's Reports 2012

At the recent AGM in March, outgoing Chairman, Owen Pennell delivered his report for the past year. His review of the year's activities included an assessment of the Civic Society's discussions with Sainsbury's regarding their plans to signifcantly expand the Bath Road store.

You can read his full report and the Secretary's report here.

During the AGM, Isabel Blackburn was elected to the position of Chairman and takes over from Owen. Isabel thanked Owen for his significant contributions to the smooth running of the Civic Society over the past four years.

 

Street Pride is the initiative launched by the Prince of Wales in October 2010. Click here to see the Chippenham Civic Society response.

We are members of the Civic Trust - now Civic Voice, Chippenham Vision and Chippenham Chamber of Commerce.

Our President is Dr Robert Blackburn
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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