updated 3 July 2024
The Haslemere Society exists to protect and enhance Haslemere, nearby villages and the surrounding countryside, by encouraging the interest and support of residents and members.
The Society has a distinguished pedigree with its origins going back to 1884 when Sir Robert Hunter (one of the three co-founders of the National Trust) set up the Haslemere Branch of the Commons Preservation Society, which eventually became the Haslemere Society. The re-introduced Blue Plaque scheme goes from strength to strength. Haslemere is a historic town of great charm. Its setting in wonderful countryside in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and its good transport links make it a much sought after place in which to live. The town is vibrant and cherished and the Society does not resist change, but seeks high standards of appropriate development and the careful planning of amenities and facilities, which are as much a concern for the Society as is conservation.
The Haslemere Society has a substantial membership whose influence is widely respected. The committee appreciates its active involvement and support.
New members are very welcome. You can help to shape Haslemere's future by joining the Society.
The Haslemere Society has a substantial membership whose influence is widely respected. The committee appreciates its active involvement and support.
New members are very welcome. You can help to shape Haslemere's future by joining the Society.
Summer Outing at Blackdown Ridge.
Nestled under the Blackdown Ridge is a young winery which hosted members of Haslemere Society for one of two wine tasting sessions in July. Members were treated to 5 varieties of wine.
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More spaces now available for the Second visit on 11 July at 6pm. Please Email the Society
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Summary of 2024 Diary Dates - see events Page to book
(will be updated as confirmed)
(will be updated as confirmed)
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- 2nd July 2024 (2nd Sold out) & 11th July : Blackdown Ridge - You may be interested in joining us for a vineyard tour followed by a tasting with cheese and charcuterie board. We have booked a tour at 6pm on the evening of
- 13th August 2024: We are planning an outing to Fishbourne Palace on 13th August. The visit will include a guided tour, time to browse the excellent displays and be followed by lunch and time for a waterside stroll on the South Coast before returning to Haslemere. We hope to keep the cost to £45
- 25th September - potential visit to Waverley Abbey. Details to follow.
WEY HILL FAIRGROUND SITE PROPOSALS
Details on proposals for development of the Fairground Site on Wey Hill. WBC have now formally agreed to press ahead with investigating proposals for a shopping precinct with 32 affordable council flats above it on the site.
The importance of consultation and the Society’s role
In principle, the Society supports development of the site, and we are keeping an open mind about the current proposals. The Society’s Planning Group will form a view once there is sufficient information to do so and may at that point object to or raise concerns about specific planning applications. However, we recognise that members are unlikely to all have the same view about whatever detailed final proposals are made. Our key concern is therefore to ensure that there is meaningful consultation with the community. We will be pressing WBC to provide full information in accessible ways and to offer appropriate channels for people to give their views and raise concerns well ahead of any planning application. We know that our local town councillors are also keen to ensure the local community is properly consulted so we will be working with them where appropriate to try to deliver this.
See Haslemere Society Comments here
Details on proposals for development of the Fairground Site on Wey Hill. WBC have now formally agreed to press ahead with investigating proposals for a shopping precinct with 32 affordable council flats above it on the site.
The importance of consultation and the Society’s role
In principle, the Society supports development of the site, and we are keeping an open mind about the current proposals. The Society’s Planning Group will form a view once there is sufficient information to do so and may at that point object to or raise concerns about specific planning applications. However, we recognise that members are unlikely to all have the same view about whatever detailed final proposals are made. Our key concern is therefore to ensure that there is meaningful consultation with the community. We will be pressing WBC to provide full information in accessible ways and to offer appropriate channels for people to give their views and raise concerns well ahead of any planning application. We know that our local town councillors are also keen to ensure the local community is properly consulted so we will be working with them where appropriate to try to deliver this.
See Haslemere Society Comments here
The Spring Meeting (12 April 24) : Haslemere Banking Hub & Wine Tasting from the Blackdown Ridge Estate
Further details on the Vineyard or for some more wine, visit BLACKDOWN
Now Closed
John Tyndall, pioneer in understanding the Greenhouse Effect: Join us for a fascinating talk by Sir Roland Jackson on John Tyndall, resident of Hindhead, pioneering Victorian scientist, John Tyndall
Haslemere Hall, Wednesday 27th March 7.30pm Cash bar following talk. Spring meeting. 12 April 2024 at 7:30pm. The speakers will be Lucinda Colucci from the Blackdown Ridge Winery and Ying Shi from Haslemere Hub. Related Events (External) Talk at Haslemere Museum Editor-in-Chief Mark Hedges from Country Life magazine has kindly agreed to give a talk at the Haslemere Museum next month. The talk is one of a series of important events being organised by the Museum as part of its fund raising programme. His talk will discuss Country Life and the British love affair with the countryside. Country Life was founded in 1897, not long after Haslemere Museum. Over the last 127 years, the magazine has provided coverage of country house architecture, fine art, gardens, gardening, food and drink and dogs, as well as celebrating the people who are integral to our landscape. The talk takes place at Haslemere Museum on 11th April, 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets are £18, including a welcome drink, and can be booked via haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson. |
Minutes from Haslemere Society AGM's
Please find the 2023 Newsletter here
This month's features:
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The Society's latest newsletters and archives
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The map and Info on all the Blue Plaques.
Monty now Added at Amesbury School |
Current planning affecting Haslemere
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New Events
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