Wymondham and Edmondthorpe Civic Society (WECS) is a voluntary organisation, formed in 2004, which seeks to promote high standards of planning, conservation and regeneration for the benefit of our communities near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.

This includes:

• Lobbying to protect and enhance the conservation area and reviewing planning applications
• Acting for watchdogs for local heritage, including archaeology and historic and listed buildings
• Increasing the capacity of the community for local action, helped by forging close links with other local organisations and individuals
• Affiliation to the Civic Trust, a national organisation concerned with enhancing the quality of life while safeguarding the heritage and character of our towns and villages

Our objectives:

• To promote high standards of planning and architecture in, or affecting, Wymondham or Edmondthorpe
• To promote interest in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Wymondham and Edmondthorpe
• To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Wymondham and Edmondthorpe

WECS maintains a close working relationship with the Parish Council, Wymondham Village Hall Committee, St Peter's Church and St Peter's C of E (aided) Primary School and liaises with them on matters affecting the communities of Wymondham & Edmondthorpe.  Plans within Wymondham & Edmondthorpe submitted to Melton Borough Council are reviewed by WECS.

WECS' projects and activities include a Village Plan; recording oral history from people who have lived in the area for many years; forming a collection of items of local interest; walks and talks; competitions; and bringing performers and speakers to the area.  May 2009 saw the publication of the Wymondham Heritage Trail leaflet, which is available from Wymondham Cottage Stores and other outlets.  We have already been successful in obtaining grants but seek to build on the local support given so far.

Open meetings take place fortnightly on Wednesday evenings, commencing at 7:30pm, generally at the Berkeley Arms, Wymondham.  Details are published in the Wymondham-Edmondthorpe Journal, along with notification of our other events.  At the time of writing, the next meetings are scheduled for the 8th and 22nd July.  WECS welcomes new members and opportunities to liaise with other local organisations.  So, if you are interested, take a look at our constitution and come and join us!

Centre Screen presentations are now being promoted along with our Centre Stage events:  the next is Slumdog Millionaire (Rated 15), winner of eight Oscars.  This will be shown at Wymondham Village Hall on Thursday 16th July, commencing at 7:30pm.  Tickets are £4.00 full price/£3.00 concessions.  Bring your own refreshments (and chair, if you wish!).  There'll be a raffle, too.

WECS Event - Car Treasure Hunt: Starting at Edmondthorpe Village Centre (the Social Club) at 10:00am on 19th July 2009 and returning there for the finish at 12:30pm.  A light sandwich lunch will be included in the ticket price and drinks will be available from the bar.  Ideal for families - children will love it!  Prizes will be awarded to the three highest-scoring teams.  This event will offer an excellent opportunity to explore the local area and discover interesting facts and features, as well as meeting your friends and neighbours.  Tickets are £5.00 per car on the day or £4.00 in advance.  Please inquire using the Contact Form or get in touch with Robert Beech or Tracky Cropper.

Our next Centre Stage event is the Tom McConville Trio at 8:00pm on Friday 13th November at Wymondham Village Hall, Church Lane, Wymondham.  Doors open 7:00pm.   Licensed bar, complimentary nibbles.  Tickets are £8.00 full price, £6.00 concessions in advance (please get in touch with Tracky via the Contact Form; by phone; or in person), or £10.00/£8.00 on the door.  Tom McConville, "The Newcastle Fiddler", was announced as Musician of the Year at the BBC Folk Awards, 2009.  He'll be accompanied by David Newey (a BBC Young Folk Musician of the Year finalist in 2003) on acoustic guitar and Joss Elliott on double bass.

The Spring Lane cistern received some attention from WECS members and friends on 24th June.  Here are two of the Task Force finishing up:

And here's the rest of the Task Force:

Welcome to readers of the New York Times!  You'll find some photos of St. Michael & All Angels' Church in Edmondthorpe, Leicestershire and photos of Edmondthorpe events.

 
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