The Chislehurst Society supports a number of local and national organisations with objectives which support our own.
Organisations to which the Chislehurst Society is affiliated:
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
We work though the planning system to influence decisions about new development, e.g. housing, traffic proposals, business development, to ensure that, where it has to take place, it does not do so at the expense of the countryside.
The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies speaks for over a hundred local societies across London with more than 100,000 members. We rely on the Forum for information on cross-London matters, including Transport for London, The Mayor's Office, and Central Government proposals affecting London.
The Civic Trust entered into receivership in 2009. Civic Voice has taken on some of the roles of the Trust, particularly in supporting local Civic Societies such as ours. We are pleased to support Civic Voice in its first year, and will be looking to see what value it can deliver.
Bromley is the largest London borough.
http://www.chislehurst.towntalk.co.uk
The website of the Chislehurst Town Centre Management Group, Chislehurst TownTalk is your guide to your town centre, with everything you need to know to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Links to local organisations:
This is the website of the Trustees of Chislehurst Commons, formerly known (and still legally knonwn) as Chislehurst Conservators. The Trustees play an invaluable role in maintaining the Commons and preventing damage to them. Without the Commons, Chislehurst would be entirely different, and without the Trustees we would not have them. The Society works closely with the Trustees on matters of mutual interest and we support them financially where appropriate.
A site containing the history of this interesting road. It also includes information on the Kemnal Residents Association.
http://19thc-artworldwide.org/winter_03/articles/mcqu.html
An informative article on the history of St Mary's Church, Chislehurst.
The Chislehurst May Queen Society was formed to retain the continuity of the Traditional Crowning of the Chislehurst May Queen on the Common on the first Saturday in May each year.
Orpington and District Archaeological Society
The Orpington and District Archaeological Society promotes the study of archaeology in the Upper Cray Valley by undertaking excavations, carrying out research into the archaeology of the area and encouraging public interest through meetings and visits.
Openhouse arranges for buildings to be open to the public. We work with them to arrange for buildings in Chislehurst to participate in their annual open house weekend. Click here to see what happened in 2007
Scadbury Park is situated in Chislehurst. The website contains information about the owners, history and wildlife of this historic site, as well as information about walks and other events taking place here.
YoungBromley.com (or YB for short) is dedicated to Young People that live in the London Borough of Bromley.