Welcome to the homepage of the Sonning & Sonning Eye Society

We are a civic society committed to:

• Promoting high standards of planning and architecture in Sonning and Sonning Eye;
• Educating the public in their geography, history, natural history and architecture; and
• Securing the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, natural or public interest in the two villages.

The Planning & Environment Panel and the Traffic & Transport Panel contribute effectively to planning, environmental and highways consultations, offering considered views on issues affecting both sides of the river. We are fortunate to have found so many people who have been willing to give freely of their time on behalf of our Society.  The Panels also welcome new members to share in the work.

The Society, through the Education Panel and the Social Committee, provides a varied programme of events, which members and non-members alike support very well. Our talks and walks have ranged from Thames Watermills through biodiversity to brick making.  Recently we have opened The Mill as part of Heritage Open Days (September 2007) and organised a study day on timber-framed buildings (October 2007).  More details of our events can be found on this website.

Currently the Society is actively engaged in:

• A project designed to capture our oral history; and
• Preparing a short illustrated architectural and historical guide for publication.

We always welcome new members.  Membership is open to everyone who cares about the villages and their surroundings.  We think you might want to join if you are interested in:

• Our many excellent buildings.
• High standards of planning and architecture.
• The natural environment and the effects of traffic.
• Geography, history and architecture.

If you would be interested in joining click HERE.

The Society’s website is brought to you by the Education Panel and contains news about our activities, details of forthcoming events and useful links. Comments and suggestions about items for inclusion should be addressed to the Panel via webmaster@sonning.org,.uk.  Press enquiries about our activities should be addressed to Mark Green who is contactable on 07887 830 214.