The Society was formed in 1968 and has the following objectives for its work on behalf of the village and its surroundings:

• To promote high standards of planning, development and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit
• To inform and advise residents and the public generally in the geography, natural history, environment, ecology, architecture and history of the area of benefit.
• To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features in general public amenity or historic or public interest in the area of benefit
• To liaise and cooperate with other community bodies to advance the objectives of the society