Centenary Event: Rea Valley Heritage Trail
2018-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 UTC
A guided 6 mile walk from Cannon Hill Park to the site of Hazelwell Mill and return.
Meet at the Garden Tea Rooms, Russell Road Entrance Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B13 8RD.

POSTPONED - Centenary Event: Uncovering 10,000 years of Birmingham’s Past by Mike Hodder
2018-04-21 09:00 - 12:00
Due to unforseen circumstances this event has been postponed

Discover the fascinating archaeological history of Birmingham from the depths of pre-history onwards with prominent archaeologist Mike Hodder. Join Mike after the talk on a visit and introduction to the Birmingham History Galleries at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Book your place here.

Centenary Tree Planting - Lickey Hills Arboretum
2018-04-28 09:30 - 12:30
Our Centenary Arboretum has been rescheduled and will now be taking place on Saturday 28th April. Same time…same place!!
The Earl of Plymouth, the Birmingham Civic Society’s first President, gifted part of the Lickey Hills Country Park to the City of Birmingham, and as part of the Society’s Centenary celebrations, our Birmingham Trees for Life team are planning to bring the Arboretum back to life so that it can be enjoyed by everyone for the next 100 years and beyond.
The Arboretum had become unkempt with trees and shrubs needing to be removed or pruned and new trees needing to be planted. It is easily accessible from the Visitor Centre by a surfaced path and will be visible to the many thousands that visit the Lickeys every year. Lickey Hills volunteers and the Council’s Woodland Management team are busy clearing and preparing the site ready for us to replant on Sunday 4 March.
25 specimen trees of interesting species and varieties have been selected for replanting the area to create a varied and attractive Arboretum.
Members and their families and friends are invited to help the BTfL team plant the trees, followed by an informal reception with well-earned refreshments in the School Room, adjacent to the Visitor Centre. Please remember to wear wellies or stout boots, as the ground may well be wet and muddy.
Booking ends Wednesday 25 April and you can book your ticket here.

Centenary Event: 480 Million Years of History in Two Hours!
2018-05-05 12:00 - 14:00
A walk through time starting in pre-history, then Roman Britain, a quick stop with the Normans and Middle Ages, finishing with the Second World War and home in time for a brew!
Meet at the Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, B45 8ER

Centenary Event - Boer War to First World War
2018-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
A one-way guided 4.1 mile walk from Cannon Hill Park to Brandwood End Cemetery.
Meet 11am at the Garden Tea Rooms, Russell Road Entrance, Canon Hill Park, Birmingham B13 8RD.
This is a free drop in event.

Centenary Event - A Spring Woodland History Revealed at Sutton Park
2018-05-19 13:00 - 15:00
Take a wander through Holly Hurst looking at the many features that reveal the previous management of the wood in this archaeologically rich area of the park.
Meet at 2pm at Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT.
This is a free drop in event.

Centenary Quiz at The Gunmakers Arms
2018-05-24 17:00 - 19:00
Think you know your Birmingham facts? Fancy getting competitive?
Join us at The Gunmakers Arms 6pm – 8pm for an evening of quizzing to celebrate 100 years of Birmingham Civic Society.
With a pint of Civic Pride on arrival and nibbles throughout the evening, our second People, Places, Pride event of 2018 is sure to be a great evening.
You can enter as an individual for £5 or as a team (4 people) for £20 via Eventbrite.
Get thinking about your team name, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Centenary Event - The Garden Beautiful
2018-05-29 10:00 - 15:00
Have fun seed planting and exploring the garden at Winterbourne.
This is a drop in family activity 11- 1pm and 2-4pm for accompanied children ages 5-12 in the Old Tool Shed.
Admission to Winterbourne House and Gardens is buy one get one free and the activity is free.
Find out more https://www.winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/the-garden-beautiful/.

Centenary Event - City Centre Walking Tour
2018-06-02 09:00 - 10:30
An informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting in front of St Martin in the Bullring, the tour will visit key landmarks and places of interest in the city. Ian will highlight important aspects of Birmingham Civic Society, and some of the individuals who have contributed to making Birmingham a better place.
Meet at the front door of St Martin in the Bullring B5 5BB at 10am
Tickets are £4.00pp and you can sign up via Eventbrite.

Centenary Event - The Lickeys at War
2018-06-02 10:00 - 13:00
Discover the Lickey Hills’ involvement in both World Wars and even a little bit of Napoleonic gunnery too.
This is a free drop in event. Meet at 11am at Lickey Hills Visitor Centre, Warren Lane, B45 8ER.

Centenary Event - Water Way to Go
2018-06-07 10:00 - 12:00
A look at the past and future of the pools and surrounds of Brookvale Park and Witton Lakes.
Meet at 11am at Brookvale Park, car park off Park Road, Birmingham, B23 7AG for this free ranger walk.

Youth Film Crew Wanted - Introductory Workshop
2018-06-09 12:30 - 15:30

Centenary Event - Walking 'Between the Oaks'
2018-06-10 10:00 - 12:00
A guided three mile, one way walk from Kings Heath to Cannon Hill via five splendid oak trees.
Meet at 11am at Park House, Kings Heath park, 64 Brent Road, Birmingham, B30 2TP for this free ranger walk.

The Civic Picnic
2018-06-10 12:00 - 15:00
Pack a picnic, and join us for an afternoon at Soho House Museum.
There will be singing from Handsworth Choir, music from a strings trio made up of musicians from Birmingham Conservatoire, croquet on the lawn, craft activities for all the family and tours of Soho House. Everyone is welcome and access on this day is free of charge.

Centenary Event - Making The City Beautiful - John Drinkwater and The Birmingham Civic Society
2018-06-11 12:00 - 14:00
James Kelly describes how poets, artists and in particular, John Drinkwater, contributed to establishing the Society.
This talk is £5 or free for BMI members. For further information head to the BMI website.
