Endonian Society                                                                                                                          Back to main page

 

The Endonian Society was formed in 1961 The current membership of the society is 105 The objects of the society are to collect and place on record the history of Endon, to preserve the identity of the Parish of Endon, to promote the well being, good fellowship and social welfare of all parish owners. The society has an active archivists group who meet on a monthly basis who are currently cataloguing the many historical records in the Society’s possession. The records include photographic, written, video and audio records. To promote the history of the parish and its neighbours, the Society has held several exhibitions in the village hall and high school. The exhibitions are organised to display many of the society’s historical records and to promote many of the active Social Groups both within the parish and also historical organisations based within North Staffordshire The very important office held within the Society is that of Recorder. The Recorder has researched various aspects of Endon’s past and has presented papers at our Society’s Annual dinner. These reports known as “The Recorder’ s Remarks” have been retained from the formation of the society and have created a very detailed historical report of Endon’s past, and a concise diary of events and the many changes that have influenced the development of the parish during the past 45 years. The Society organises a number of social events in the parish. There is an annual walk in April each year, a mystery trip held in June and a daytrip that takes place in July or August. The Society holds its Annual General Meeting in September, followed in October by the annual dinner. The Society holds a Band and Carol Concert in December. Continuing the spirit of Christmas, the Society erects a Nativity Scene and decorates the Village Well and a Christmas tree with festive lights. In recent years members and villagers hold an evening of carol singing in the village at Christmas time. Members of the society are very active during the Annual Village Well Dressing in helping to support the Well Dressing Committee ensuring an action filled three day event during May. A stall is set up in the village by the Well on a Sunday morning to promote the activities of the Society. Running costs of the Society are met by membership subscriptions, currently £5.00 per annum When profits are made on functions donations are given to various charities. The name of the Endonian Society is listed on the handicapped children’s boat ‘Beatrice’ as one of the three organisations which provided funds for this project. The Society has held several fund raising concerts in the Village Hall; substantial funds have been provided to help the new management committee to repair and refurbish the Village Hall. To enable the Society to continue and flourish it needs to recruit new members who are prepared to take an active part in activities of the Society. Membership is open to males aged 18 or over who :- have resided in the parish for 12 calendar months prior to membership or were born in the parish of Endon with Stanley or are former residents who have retained a special interest in the parish.   If you are eligible and wish to become a member of the society please contact the Secretary Mr W. B. Thomas, 21 High View Road, Endon.  Telephone 01782 504085 or any other committee member for further information.