The Civic Society had previously donated a picnic bench to the town and it had been positioned along-side The Thicket path, to be used by the many walkers that regularly use that route. Howver the bench had become very dirty, especially over the winter months, and was...
Northampton – August 2007
The Civic Society not only tries to protect the town’s many interesting buildings, it also continues to provide its members with a chance to visit interesting towns and cities within a reasonable travelling distance of St Ives. For example August 2007 saw a coach full...
The Houses of Parliament – September 2009
Members of the Civic Society visited The Houses of Parliament and the Jewel Tower on Wednesday 9th September. They were met by our MP Jonathan Djanogly and then enjoyed a guided tour of The House of Commons, The House of Lords and the Royal Apartments. After lunch...
Spalding Flower Festival – April 2011
Saturday 30th April 2011 saw Members of the Civic Society visit the Spalding Flower Festival and discover the many charms and secrets of this pretty little town. The photos (kindly supplied by Jill Yewdall) show the fantastic parade that has made this festival world...
Trip to Coventry – April 2012
Saturday 28th April 2012 saw Members of the Civic Society visit Coventry. I spite of a cold and overcast day the rain held off and they enjoyed a tour round some of the lesser known parts of the city. Our hosts were the members of the Coventry Civic Society, led by...
Civic Society Plaques
Civic Society Plaques - displayed on 10 buildings around St Ives The Civic Society several years ago embarked on a project to place ‘plaques’ on buildings of historical interest in St Ives and so better inform local residents and visitors of the rich historical legacy...
Who We Are
The Civic Society of St Ives engages with its members and local government to promote high standards of planning and architecture for the future, as well as conserving the best from the past of St Ives and the surrounding area.