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Village Society

KEEPING THE VILLAGE IN UPHILL
The Uphill Village Society exists to preserve, promote and enhance the character and interests of the village of Uphill for the benefit of the village and residents.

It is a voluntary association funded wholly by subscriptions, donations and grant aid where available. The Society is non political and is governed by a written constitution a copy of which is available on request.

MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all residents, groups and businesses within the village of Uphill. Non-residents and organisations can join on an associate basis but have no voting rights. All local Councillors for the Uphill Ward are automatically entitled to membership of the Society and to serve on its General Committee but have no voting rights.

The General Committee
A General Committee of 12 Members of the Society plus Officers is appointed by election of the Members at the Annual General Meeting held every April. Other Members maybe co-opted to serve on the General Committee at the request of that Committee but at anyone time their number shall not exceed four.

MEETINGS
The General Committee of the Society meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month (except December). To assist in pursuing the objects of the Society sub-committees and working parties are formed from within the General Committee and Membership to deal with such matters as planning, conservation and environmental issues. These committees meet as and when required

Public Meetings
All Members of the Society are welcome and encouraged to contact the General Committee with any concerns or enquires they may have with regard to matters affecting the village.

Special Meetings.
On occasions Special Meetings and Exhibitions are staged by the Society either in its own right or in conjunction with other organisations and groups.

PUBLICATIONS
The Society publishes a magazine three times a year (Spring, Summer and Winter) delivered free to all Members and Associate Members. This provides news of the Society's activities as well as other information and articles on matters of interest to the village. Copies are available to purchase separately. Regular bulletins are published in the village notice board in Old Church Road.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
Membership of the Society is by minimum donation as of £5.00 per Uphill household and £7.50 for non-residents and lasts for 12 months from 1st April 31st March. Download amembership form now.
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