SVA Diary

The first meeting of the Sidmouth Improvement society took place on September 18th 1846. Initially, the society was formed by a few notable towns people to 'improve' the town for the residents-the first civic society in the country.  The exhibition will be an illustrated history of the town over the 175 years that the SVA has been in existence leading up to present day, including  land acquistions, the museum , blue plaques, publications and the Keith Owen fund projects and much more. A pop up museum will feature some quirky exhibits that have not previously been seen. All the trustees will be on hand at various times to answer any questions.  If you have ever volunteered for the SVA, we would welcome your memories to compile a memory book. Sidmouth Town band will be performing outside at 14.00 on Sunday for the grand finale.