Northiam Conservation Society

Northiam is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and includes a designated conservation area. The village has a rich heritage with many listed buildings, including two with Grade I and six with Grade II* listing. In addition the village has many historical listed barns, walls and trees with preservation orders.

 The Society’s current Action Plan includes:

• Organise a full meeting of all interested parties concerning the hoarding and lack of work on the Crown and Thistle pub
• Action to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the meeting of four Prime Ministers on Northiam Playing Field (May 12th 1944)
• Discussions with Frewen College concerning repairs to crumbling perimeter wall

The Society is a registered charity (no. 801710) and currently has 450 members.

At the Society’s AGM on Friday 6 March 2011 the Northiam Conservation Society Award was presented to Mr and Mrs J Foster in recognition of the work they have done in renovating Thornton Cottage. The work has been carried out using traditional methods and materials and featured in the Society’s displays at the Village Fair in 2009 and 2010. Nominations for future awards should be put to the Chairman or to a member of the Executive Committee.

The Society holds various social events to which all are welcome.  In July 2010 we held a picnic/open garden event at Reach Wood, courtesy of Mrs Joy Talbot-Smith. This was a very successful event (see photos on this page) which will be repeated on Sunday 19th June 2011. The Society also holds a popular annual quiz in January, which includes a round of questions on Northiam.

Please contact Mervyn Hayes (01797 253443) or Email Mervyn Hayes) for information about the Society and its events, or if there are any conservation issues that you wish to discuss or bring to the attention of the Society.