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Contents in this update included the following stories:

Message from Don Mackenzie, Society Chair.

Dear Members,

Welcome
Welcome to our Autumn Email Update to Members
Social Programme Sent Out.
I do hope you’ve already received your detailed Social Programme for the Autumn 2023 to Summer 2024 events. We’re particularly proud of this programme which has a wide range of events which we hope will be of interest to members.
Private View.
We start off with the Private View of the current St. Barbe Museum And Art Gallery Autumn exhibition, which I have to say is amazing and very much deserving of a visit. I do hope that you will consider coming along to this wonderful exhibition and support both the Society and St Barbe Museum.
Police Station Battle Lost.
I’m sure you will share with me, the disappointment over the police station site finally getting approval for 32 more unwanted retirement flats. It really is a scandal that we have such a poor Local Plan that the Council are unable to stop these applications going to appeal and finally getting permission from the Planning Inspectors. Please read our detailed reports on this later in the e-mail.
Successful Social Programme 22- 23
Last year we had a very successful social programme despite some unfortunate rearrangements due to speakers not being available. However, we had over 70 people attend the excellent joint presentation with the Friends Of Sir Harry, on the Battle of Copenhagen, one of Nelson’s famous victories. The Summer Garden Party courtesy of Mark And Lesley Ann Pidsley was another highlight with over 70 people attending in their gorgeous garden off Captains Row in bright sunshine.
LymSoc Thoughts on Major Housings Schemes
Later in this e-mail you will see our thoughts on the two major developments proposed for the outskirts of Lymington, the so-called SS6 site off Lower Pennington Lane and the SS5 site on the land South of Milford Rd. Whilst the Society is generally in favour of the proposals for the site off Milford Rd subject to minor queries, we are very much opposed to the development near the Hospice off  Lower Pennington Lane, which is very much larger than it should be, and which threatens the rural character of that area of Lymington.
Chair Grateful to Committee for Support
I’m grateful of course to my supportive committee for their diligence in attending our monthly meetings and helping with a myriad of other tasks behind the scenes.
New Committee Members Welcome.
We always welcome new committee members with an interest in preserving the character of the town and especially those who may be able to bring skills in planning, architecture or IT. Please do contact me if you would like to inquire about joining the committee or supporting us behind the scenes. 07860 106120
Don Mackenzie
Chairman