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Corbridge
Village Trust
Founded 1965
Amenity Society
Registered with the Civic Trust
and
A Registered Charity
No 517017
The work of the Village Trust
The Trust, which has a thriving
membership of over 200, was formed in 1965 by concerned
villagers, in order to preserve the outstanding historical
and architectural heritage of the village.
Much of the village is a Conservation Area and has besides
St Andrew's Church and the bridge, over fifty listed
buildings and the Trust strives to retain the best characteristics
of Corbridge and at the same time allowing it to thrive.
The Trust has sponsored and supported many projects
over the years some of which are detailed below and
often in association with the Parish Council
Regular open meetings, free to members are held on a
variety of topics and the Trust is fortunate in that
it is able to attract distinguished speakers.
The Trust monitors all Planning Applications and when
necessary makes representations to the Planning Authorities
to preserve the historic character of the village.
The Executive Committee, currently comprising eleven
members, meets monthly. Minutes are shelved in both
the Library and the Parish Hall. A newsletter is published
each autumn and the AGM is held in May.
Some of the projects sponsored
or carried out by the Trust.
1. Provision and maintenance of
floodlighting of St Andrews Church (recently transferred
to the Church together with the residual dedicated fund).
2. The discovery, restoration and return to Corbridge
of the 13th Century Market Cross.
3. Assisting in the successful campaign to save the
Charlotte Straker Hospital
4. Publication of the leaflet, "A walk of discovery
around Corbridge" which has sold 35,000 copies.
5. Erection of many descriptive plaques around the village.
6. The Coigns Corner seating area, jointly with the
Parish Council.
The future of Corbridge
A strong and vigorous Village Trust is needed more than
ever now that Corbridge is growing at such a rapid rate
with over 150 new dwellings recently completed or in
course of construction. This increasingly puts a strain
on local services and compounds traffic and parking
problems.
Programme of speakers for 2007/2008
September 27th 2007
The Story of English Furniture " by Mr.A.S. Burman
November 30th 2007
"The Streets and Buildings of Historic Corbridge"
by Mr. D.Waugh.
March 27th 2008
"The Life and Works of Architect John Dobson"
by Mr. Henry G. Dobson.
May 15th 2008
"Recent Archeaological Discoveries at Vindolanda"
by Mr. Andrew Birley.
If you would like to support the work of The Trust by
becoming a member, or learn more about it and we hope
you will, please contact one of the following;
Chairman:
Albert Knight
3 Prior Terrace
Corbridge
NE45 5HN
Tel. 633402 |
Hon. Secretary:
Michael Cunliffe
Westfield Manor Cottages
Corbridge
NE45 5HJ
Tel. 632431
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Membership Secretary:
David Nicol
Westfield
Main Street
Corbridge
NE45 5LE
Tel. 632867 |
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