POYNTZPASS AND DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2019.
OUTPUTS:-
Poyntzpass and District Local History in the year 2018 :-
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Researched and delivered seven talks to our members.
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Arranged and organized four outings of historical/cultural interest for our members.
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Held committee meetings monthly.
OUTCOMES:-
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A full programme of talks and outings for our members.
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The advancement of local history and culture through research and participation.
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Improved social cohesion and community spirit through social interaction at meetings and talks; also through greater understanding of and care for our heritage.
IMPACT AND BENEFITS:-
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Social cohesion in this community continues to be improved by the activities of the Local History Society in its midst.
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The benefits accrue not only to the society members but also to the wider community, our talks being open to all.
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The wider Poyntzpass society also benefits from the accessibility to our museum, archive and library for example during European Heritage Weekend, Culture Night and by arrangement at other times.
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The local schools also benefit from accessibility to our museum, archive and library.