Civic Trust

 

• • • A village society established to stimulate interest in Rolleston and the surrounding area. 

• • • We promote high standards of planning and architecture within the village. 

• • • To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Rolleston.

Rolleston Civic Trust is a registered charity. Our motto is “Taking pride in our village”.

Website: https://rollestoncivictrust.co.uk

Membership
Many of our members join the Trust simply to support the work we do within the village. Members are also able to join any of our monthly talks which take place monthly at the Rolleston Cricket Club on a Wednesday evening. These talks are on a wide range of subjects ranging from Local History to Arts and Crafts. The meetings always begin at 7:30 p.m. and include a chance for members to discuss the activities of the Trust.

Activity Programme 2024:

15th February
CIVIC TRUST QUIZ
Rolleston Club – 7:30pm
27th March (Date change)
THE A – Z of WORD GAMES
Rolleston Cricket Club – 7:30pm
24th April
CIVIC TRUST TALK
Rodney Paul – Captain Scott and his race to the South Pole
A.G.M.
Rolleston Cricket Club – 7:30pm
15th May (additional talk)
CIVIC TRUST TALK
tba
Rolleston Cricket Club – 7:30pm
19th June
HISTORY WALK & TALK – Around the village
Starting at The Old Grammar School – 7:30pm
17th July (additional talk)
CIVIC TRUST TALK
George Wright – Artificial Intelligence and its implications for us
Rolleston Cricket Club – 7:30pm
18th September
BEER &PUB GAMES
Rolleston Cricket Club – 7:30pm
16th October (wrong date on card, not 15th)
60s/70s QUIZ
Rolleston Cricket Club/Rolleston Club (venue tba) – 7:30p.m.
21st November
WINE TASTING EVENING
Rolleston Club – 7:30pm

Rollestonian
The Civic Trust publish this village magazine. It comes out quarterly and is delivered free to every Rolleston resident. The Rollestonian contains news and articles from all the major village organisations and keeps residents up to date with what is going on in the village.

Planning
All planning applications that come to the Parish Council are sent to the Trust committee for their comments. Our aim is to preserve the character of the village as much as possible.

Civic Trust Award
Every year the Civic Trust Committee make the award of a brass plaque to a building, an individual or a project that has been both a success and has been beneficial to the life of the village. These plaques can be seen displayed on various buildings, houses and at other sites around the village.

What we do – Summary
· Produce the Rollestonian.
· Contribute to decisions on village planning issues.
· Hold occasional talks/activities at Rolleston Cricket Club/Rolleston Club.
· Deliver ‘Welcome Packs’ for new residents.
· Run the ‘Friends of Brook Hollows’ conservation group.
· Give out Civic Trust Awards on an annual basis.
· Organize a Plant Sale to raise funds for St. Mary’s.
· Maintain a Wild Flower Garden on Knowles Hill.
· Organize an Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt for children.
· Run an annual Car Boot Sale.
· Put up and maintain the village Christmas Tree.
· Provide a Christmas Tree to be placed in the church.
· Help with maintenance of the floodlights at St Mary’s.
· Run a monthly Litter Picking Group.
· Provide suitable duck food for sale at Starbucks.
· Contribute towards the flower planters on Burnside.
· Produced a village Treasure Hunt for visitors.
· Organize an annual Quiz and Wine Tasting Evening in the Club.
· Promote local businesses through social media.
· Maintain a website with up to date information.
· Support other village organization/events.
· Encourage a sense of community within the village.

For more information and details of how to join the Civic Trust (annual membership £5 per year, per household). email rollestonct@gmail.com.

Follow us on Social Media.

Website: www.rollestoncivictrust.co.uk
Email: rollestoncivictrust@gmail.com
Facebook: @RollestonCivicTrust
Instagram: @RollestonCivicTrust
Twitter: @RollestonCT