In 1995, a commemorative service was held in Foston, near York, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the death of its most famous cleric, the Reverend Sydney Smith. In response to the interest in and attendance at this event, the late Major Peter Diggle, a resident of the parish, decided to bring together a group of people interested in this influential reformer, and in 1996 the Association was founded. From the start it attracted keen support – Anglican, Catholic, liberal and literary. The society developed from its Yorkshire roots and now has a membership of around 200, publishes an annual Newsletter, holds convivial lunches in Yorkshire, London and Somerset, and hosts each year a one-day event or weekend of activities in a location connected with Sydney’s career. The Association aims to promote not only the preservation of the churches associated with his ministry, but also a wider appreciation of the man himself and his works. You are warmly invited to join us.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
To perpetuate the memory and achievements of Sydney Smith
To cultivate appreciation of the principles for which he stood
To support the churches connected with his career
To help in the preservation of manuscripts and memorabilia relating to him and his family
To arrange periodic events, receptions and services in keeping with his inclinations
To cultivate appreciation of the principles for which he stood
To support the churches connected with his career
To help in the preservation of manuscripts and memorabilia relating to him and his family
To arrange periodic events, receptions and services in keeping with his inclinations
who's whoFind out who's who and their different roles within our organisation.
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GET INVOLVEDNew members are warmly welcomed; find information on how to become a member.
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WHAT'S ONWe organise regular lunches in York, the South West and London, and hold an annual AGM.
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