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Annual General Meeting
on Oct 29 in UncategorizedThe Annual General Meeting of Tiverton Civic Society will be held in the Mayoralty Room of Tiverton Town Hall at 7.30 p.m.on Tuesday, November 15th. During the meeting society officers for 2012 will be proposed for election. All members, and others interested, are encouraged to attend. We urgently need volunteers to serve on the committee, so please attend the meeting, or, if you are unable to be present, please contact our Treasurer or Secretary if you are willing to join us. Following the AGM, which should be completed in less than 30 minutes, the talk will be given by Elizabeth D’Erlanger, who will be speaking on: ‘The Changing Function of the High Sherrifs of Devon’ After the talk refreshments, including wine, will be served.
Lecture in the Mayoralty Room by Todd Gray at 7.30 p.m.on Tuesday, September 13th
on Sep 04 in UncategorizedThe title of our first Autumn talk will be ‘Remembrance of the Great War in Devon’ and the speaker will be the well-known historian Todd Gray, who has recently published a book on the subject entitled ‘Lest Devon Forgets – Sacrifice and the Creation of Great War Memorials’. Tiverton has several fine Memorials, especially impressive being the building which was formerly the Public Library and houses the Memorial Hall and British Legion Club. Todd’s talks are always entertaining and accessible, and we hope that there will be a good attendance from members and any others who would like to attend.
Tiverton Civic Society’s Objection To The Proposed Expanded Sales Area At Tescos
on Sep 01 in UncategorizedApplication 11/01198/MFUL – Extension of Tesco Store by Erection of a Mezzanine Floor Tiverton Civic Society object to the above application on the grounds that the proposed extension of trading in comparison goods and a cafeteria by Tesco at this site will damage trade in Tiverton town centre leading to a significant contraction in trading opportunities for local independent retailers, and reduced employment opportunities in the town centre. Further damage may be caused by possible changes in the parking arrangements for the Tesco car park which are contrary to the spirit in which the land on which Tesco is sited was donated to the town for the benefit of local residents. In support of this objection, the Society point out that: 1. Retail assessment The 156 page retail assessment submitted by Tesco is biased in favour of the application and does not assess dispassionately the impact on town centre retail establishments. The Society are of the view that it is essential to have an independent retail impact study covering existing and forecast availability and assessed needs of the town and its immediate hinterland for comparison goods and cafe provision before the plans can be considered by the planning committee. 2. Retail area relative to independent traders and population size The original planning permission for the Tesco Superstore limited retail floorspace to 3,000 square metres to ensure that overprovision on retail supply did not adversely affect other local traders to the …
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Heritage Open Days in the Culm Valley
on Aug 16 in UncategorizedThe programme for the Culm Valley Heritage Open Days has now been produced, and leaflets are available in the Tiverton Information Bureau. The following buildings are open, free of charge: St Mary.s Church, Uffculme. Saturday, 10th September 10.00 – 12.00 & 16.00 – 18.00 hours. Uffculme Baptist Church. Saturday, 10th September 10.00 – 12.00. United Reform Church, Uffculme. Saturday, 10th September 14.30 – 17.00. Cream teas. Bradfield Chapel, Willand. Saturday, 10th September 10.00 – 15.00. St Stephen’s Church, Ashill, near Uffculme. Saturday 10th September 10.00 – 15.00. Spicelands Friends Meeting House, near Uffculme. Saturday 10th September & Sunday 11th September 14.00 – 17.00. Delicious teas! All Saints’ Church, Culmstock. Saturday 10th September 10.00 – 12.00. Refreshments available. Grantlands, Uffculme. Sunday 11th September 10.00 – 16.00. Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme. Sunday, 11th September 10.00 – 16.00. Restaurant open.
Tiverton and District Heritage Open Days 8th-11th September 2011
on Aug 11 in UncategorizedThe programme for the Heritage Open Days has now been printed, and the illustrated leaflet is now available from the Tiverton Tourist Information Centre, Phoenix Lane. Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s rich architectural and cultural heritage by offering free access to properties, many of which are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. In Tiverton and District eleven properties will be open, and Guided Walks, led by Tiverton Civic Society Guides, are also available. Local Properties open this year include: Ayshford Chapel, next to the Grand Western Canal, one and a half miles north of Sampford Peverell. Open from 10.00 – 18.00 hours on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Sunday 11th. Cruwys Morchard Church. Open from 10.00 – 1900 hours on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th and Saturday 10th, with bellringing at 18.00 on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th. The Great House, St Peter Street, Tiverton. A guided tour will take place on Thursday 6th at 14.30 hours, for which booking is essential at the Tourist Information Centre (01884 255827). The garden is open on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th from 14.00 – 16.00 hours. John Greenway’s Almshouse Chapel, Gold Street, Tiverton. Open from 10.00 – 16.00 hours on Friday 9th. John Waldron’s Almshouse Chapel, Wellbrook Street, Tiverton. Open from 14.00 – 16.00 hours on Friday 9th. Knightshayes Court. Free access to the gardens, house and park from 11.00 – 17.00 hours on Saturday 10th, the last admission …
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