The Mayor of Poole at Ham Common taking part in the Beating of the Land Bounds in 2000.
Introduction to the Society
What does the Society do?
The object of the Society shall be to arouse and maintain an interest in all that appertains to the welfare and progress of the Borough of the Town of Poole. The Society holds regular meetings for members, their families and friends, with talks on aspects of the long and varied history of Poole, visits to local places of interest, and social events to encourage a spirit of camaraderie. The society voices its opinions on matters concerning the Borough and the Town of Poole to the local council and to the media.
The Executive Committee meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at Oakdale South Road Middle School. Members are welcome to attend and express views, but only Committee Members may vote.
Membership
Membership of the Society shall be open to all men over the age of 18 who are able to show to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee that they are genuinely proud of the historic past of Poole and are willing to work in order to enhance its present and future. Every application must be proposed and seconded by members of the Society.
Please click on the 'Join the Society' link on the left for an application form which is in a PDF format for you to print.
Did you know...
The Society of Poole Men was founded in 1924 and between 1925 and 1929 and were responsible for saving and restoring Scaplen's Court (which certainly pre-dates 1572). Scaplen's Court was handed over to Poole Town Council in 1931 and is now a museum. The Society organises the "Beating of the Land Bounds", and assists the Town of Poole who organise the Sea Bounds. The Society supports local charities with profits raised from various activities throughout the year. The Society comments on planning applications for projects in the Borough, particularly those concerning the conservation areas, and on long term plans which set out policies for the future development of the area.