To preserve and improve the character and amenities of the village. To promote activities of interest to the members.

"Where friends meet hearts warm"
- Scottish proverb

Newsletter

MS Word file May 2008 Newsletter

Photos

HTML file Gallery of photos sent in by Village Society members

Projects

JPEG image Design for the Village Green plaque
HTML file Photo gallery showing the construction of the Village Green plaque by Stuart Jennings 2006
HTML file Pam Thorpe's sketches for the Village Green plaque

Programme

MS Word file Download programme for 2008 - 2009
Meetings, Outings & Events (Meetings commence at 7.30p.m.)
2007
Thursday 8th May Visit to The Royal Hall - Harrogate Operatic Society's production of "A Century of Song"
Thursday 15th May Mrs. Angela Henson - Illustrated talk entitled "Japan a land of Contrasts" - A very colourful film with lots of variety.
Thursday 3rd July Half day outing - Visit to Richmond Castle and contemporary garden, followed by supper.
Thursday 10th July Mr. John Wallis - Amusing talk about the Music Hall entitled "Top of the Bill"
Wednesday 10th September Full day outing - Visit to Raby Castle followed by supper.
Thursday 11th September Canon Kenneth Cook - Amusing talk entitled "More fun with the Family"
Thursday 6th November Mr. Tony Winning - "From the Wetherby News to the World News". A reporter's story from a former Reuters correspondent.
Saturday 6th December Christmas Market
2009
Thursday 8th January Mr. Ian Haden - Illustrated talk on S.W.Scotland entitled "The Stewartry of Galloway" - 200 miles of beautiful coast line.
Thursday 12th February Annual Dinner
Thursday 12th March Annual General Meeting (N.B.7.15p.m)
N.B. Members will be advised of the dates of additional Concert outings and any other events when they have been arranged. Full details will be given of all outings in the Newsletter.

Chairman's reports

MS Word file Chairman's Report - 2008
MS Word file Chairman's Report - 2007
MS Word file Chairman's Report - 2006

Committee matters

Committee (Who does what)
Bob McLean Tel: 770493 Chairman
Suzanne Capel-Cure Tel: 771179 Secretary, Car Rota
Richard Walker Tel: 770261 Treasurer, Annual Dinner
June Sarginson Tel: 770239 Yorkshire in Bloom Joint Organiser, Annual Dinner
Janine Manton Tel: 770892 Yorkshire in Bloom Joint Organiser, Refreshments
Audrey Atkinson Tel: 536263 Programme Secretary
Bill Atkinson Tel: 770480 Parish Council Representative
Jack Brown Tel: 871497 Hon. Auditor
Jean Garnett Tel: 771125 Refreshments
Ian Harrington Tel: 771181 Sound System, Projects
Norman Hesp Tel: 770849 Theatre Outings
Stuart Jennings Tel: 770509 Vice-Chairman, Projects, Day Trips
Joyce Lundell Tel: 770134 Concert outings
Liz Mason Tel: 771035 Day Trips
Bob Stirzaker Tel: 771618 Christmas Market, Memorial Hall Representative
Graham Williams Tel: 772593 General Assistant
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Janet Hurst Tel: 771367 Raffle, Book Stall
Peter Spurr Tel: 770130 Raffle, Parish News Reports
Joyce Kirby Tel: 771764 History of Hampsthwaite Book
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Data Protection Act 1998:
Hampsthwaite Village Society holds on computer file the names and addresses of its members. This information is used solely to print address labels to mail newsletters and information.
Under the Data Protection Act, any member may object to their name being kept on computer file. Objections should be sent to The Treasurer at 45 High Street, Hampsthwaite.
Web site: www.hampsthwaite.org.uk
MS Word file Constitution