News11 June 2008Two more societies jump onto the Information SuperhighwayTwo civic societies have this month launched their new websites to better connect with a wider range of audiences from their communities. Pontefract & District Civic Society is now on the web at www.pontefractcivicsociety.btik.com while Ossett Civic Trust is now at www.ossettcivictrust.co.uk Ian ... 29 May 2008Ripon Civic Society, YHACS Member, Celebrates 40 Years with Simon ThurleyTo celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, Ripon Civic Society invited Dr Simon Thurley, the Chief Executive of English Heritage, to give a talk. The venue was the late-Georgian Holy Trinity Church in the city, and Ripon Civic Society members and local people were joined by members of other Societies from as far away as Sca... 01 May 2008YHACS Civic Society Week to be HeldThe first ever Civic Society Week will be held from 21 to 28th of June, sponsored by Spawforths. YHACS is supporting societies from across the region as they organise activities for what promises to be an exciting week of raising awareness of the civic society movement in the Yorkshire and Humber. At the end of last y... 20 June 2007Region's civic societies to meet in WhitbyYHACS is holding its next main meeting at Whitby's Abbey House--an incredibly historic venue with breathtaking views across the seaside town. We are hoping for lots of sunshine and warm weather on the day. The topic to be considered by civic societies at the meeeting is sustainable tourism, and we hope that all our soc... 01 May 2007The BCT is Up and Running!The Barnsley Civic Trust (BCT) is now officially up and running after its first AGM, held at the Barnsley Trades Club, on the 1st of May. This is the third new society facilitated by YHACS, and one which we are sure will prove a great success. Held with the intention of adopting its new constitution and approving and e... All News |