The Bromsgrove Society was formed in 1980 and since that date the Society has endeavoured to address all aspects of planning both built and environmental in the District. Representation has been made at Planning Enquiries and all planning applications are carefully monitored.
The Landscape Panel has undertaken tree surveys/planting/daffodil planting. Recently involved in a survey with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust to monitor voles. Undertaking a detailed survey of the church steps in St.John's Street leading to the Church.
Local History Group holds a programme of meetings on local topics and has produced books and other publications.
The Annual Lecture attracts a large audience and is given by an expert in the field ranging from talks on historic houses/gardens/and new structures. There is a competition for the outstanding architecture in the district culminating in a plaque to be displayed on the winning entry (ies). The Society celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee with a Town Sign and a concert was held in November 2003 to raise funds towards further sign(s). It is intended to erect similar signs on the entrance roads to the town so there is still work to be done on this project.
The Society has a membership of approximately 650 and will be pleased to welcome more people to it ranks.
The annual subscription is only £9 for a full member and £12 joint, Pensioner and Student rate is £7 and £9 pensioner family and is set out on the membership form which follows. Our membership secretary is Mrs.Jill Palmer at 37 Fordhouse Road, Bromsgrove B60 2LU. Tel: 01527 871340.
Why not give membership as a birthday or Christmas present?