Isle of Wight Society

The Isle of Wight Society was formed in 1969 and has approximately 223 members. For more information about the Group and to find the relevant contact information, please consult the table below:

Website	N/A
Contacts	Chairman: David Burdett 92 Greenlands Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6HT Tel: 01983 296718 Fax: 01983 296718 E-mail: davidbudett@wight365.net	Treasurer: John Barnes 51, Cambridge Road, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AH Tel: 01983 293010 E-mail: johnbarnes@msn.com
Geographical Area	the Isle of Wight
Membership Information	Membership is £4.00 for full, £7 joint, Corporate £10, senior £3, joint senior £5 and junior free. To become a member apply to the executive or one of the groups. Contact is via East Cowes Heritage Centre, 8 Clarence Road, East Cowes, PO32 6EP.
Main Objectives of Group	The objective of the group is to help preserve the character of the Isle of Wight by: Stimulating public interest in the Island; Promoting high standards of planning and architecture on the Island; Securing the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest on the Island.
What the Group does	The society has 3 area groups that hold monthly meetings to discuss local matters and listen to speakers. Each local Group monitors planning applications in its own area and comments accordingly. There is also an Executive Committee that meet monthly, discuss planning issues and develop policy.
Regular Publications	Newsletters published for members two or three times a year.
Regular Events	Annual Conservation Award to the project last meeting the Society's aspirations
Future Initiatives
Links	CPRE, Solent Protection Society and members created and run the East Cowes Heritage Centre.