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SUMMARY:Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque Walk - 15 Sept
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 15 September\, Birmingham Civic Society are organising a c3km circular walk around the Centenary Square area looking at the Blue Plaques on display. \nDiscover more about the people\, places and events being commemorated by the iconic Blue Plaques and delve into their contribution to the development of the city of Birmingham. From a pioneering female reporter to a legendary nightclub\, a politician to a surgical champion\, reimagine this area through the 18th\, 19th and 20th centuries. \nWhat you need to know  \n\nMeeting point: Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND. We will meet under the under the canopy by the bicycle racks.\nHow to get there: Easily accessible by NXWM bus and tram. To find the specific location follow this link https://what3words.com/bonds.slows.vent\nDate: Tue 15 Sept: 11am-1pm\nAdmission fee: £8. Reserve your place by following this link on Eventbrite\nWheelchair access: This event is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces.\n\nWe will be walking outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. \nThis is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces. We will be walking through busy areas and visitors should be aware of their own safety and welfare at all times. The tour group size will be restricted as the guide will not be using voice amplification.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/birmingham-civic-society-blue-plaque-walk-15-sept/
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SUMMARY:View the striking interior of this spectacular late 19th century court building
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Birmingham Heritage Week\, step inside one of Birmingham’s most impressive Victorian landmarks. Designed by Aston Webb and Ingress Bell and built between 1887 and 1891\, the Victoria Law Courts are nationally important for their richly decorated red-brick and terracotta exterior and their spectacular sandy-yellow terracotta interior. \nOrganised by the Victorian Society – Birmingham & West Midlands\, this guided visit will introduce the building’s civic history\, its role in Birmingham’s growth as a great city\, and the striking Great Hall\, with its stained glass celebrating notable figures and local trades. \nPlease note that the exterior is currently surrounded by scaffolding\, so the tour will focus on the inside of the building. Visitors will see the Great Hall and public corridors. As the courts will be sitting\, access to the remaining heritage courtroom cannot be guaranteed; however\, if court sessions have finished\, the tour will include a courtroom where possible. \nSecurity checks  \nAll visitors must pass through court security on arrival\, so please allow extra time. Security checks may include emptying pockets into a tray\, walking through an archway detector\, and being checked with a handheld scanner. Phones and cameras may be brought into the building\, but photography and video recording are strictly forbidden. \nFor full guidance on what can and cannot be taken into a court building\, please read the official information here: https://www.gov.uk/entering-court-or-tribunal-building \nMeet up details  \nThe tour is free and runs from 3pm – 4.30pm on Thursday 17 September outside the main entrance to the Victoria Law Courts on Corporation Street\, B4 6PH. \nBooking \nTo reserve your place please follow this link to enter the ballot which will close on Wed 26 August at 12pm (midday). \nPlease note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/view-the-striking-interior-of-this-spectacular-late-19th-century-court-building/
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque Walk - 19 Sept
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 19 September\, Birmingham Civic Society are organising a c3km circular walk around the Centenary Square area looking at the Blue Plaques on display. \nDiscover more about the people\, places and events being commemorated by the iconic Blue Plaques and delve into their contribution to the development of the city of Birmingham. From a pioneering female reporter to a legendary nightclub\, a politician to a surgical champion\, reimagine this area through the 18th\, 19th and 20th centuries. \nWhat you need to know  \n\nMeeting point: Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2ND. We will meet under the under the canopy by the bicycle racks.\nHow to get there: Easily accessible by NXWM bus and tram. To find the specific location follow this link https://what3words.com/bonds.slows.vent\nDate: Sat 19 Sept 1pm – 3pm\nAdmission fee: £8. Reserve your place by following this link on Eventbrite \nWheelchair access: This event is accessible for wheelchair users. This is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces.\n\nWe will be walking outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. \nThis is a mainly flat route. There are some cobbled areas with uneven surfaces. We will be walking through busy areas and visitors should be aware of their own safety and welfare at all times. The tour group size will be restricted as the guide will not be using voice amplification.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/birmingham-civic-society-blue-plaque-walk-19-sept/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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SUMMARY:An evening with Deputy Leader of the Council Julien Pritchard - part of our 100 Years of Civic Pride series
DESCRIPTION:The Birmingham Civic Society is delighted to welcome Councillor Julien Pritchard\, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council\, for a special evening as part of our 100 Years of Civic Pride series. \nThis exclusive event offers members and guests the opportunity to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities of operating within a coalition administration\, Councillor Pritchard’s portfolio responsibilities\, and the Council’s ambitions for Birmingham as it looks towards 2027. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday 17 November\, from 6pm to 8pm\, at the Deutsche Bank offices in Birmingham city centre. \nEvent Programme \n6pm – Arrival and light refreshments\n6.30pm – Welcome from Matthew Vaughan\, Co-Chair and Trustee\, Birmingham Civic Society\n6.35pm – Welcome from our event sponsors\, Deutsche Bank\n6.40pm – Address by Councillor Julien Pritchard\, Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council\, discussing: \n\nHow the coalition council is working to improve the city\nThe challenges currently facing Birmingham\nHow the Birmingham Civic Society can support the city’s future ambitions\n\n7pm – Question and Answer session \nFollowing the Q&A\, there will be an update on recent Birmingham Civic Society activities and the ways in which we are actively promoting and delivering the Society’s vision for the city. There will also be ample opportunity for networking before the event concludes at 8pm. \nJoin Us \nWe encourage members and guests to attend this engaging discussion and hear more about the Council’s ambitions for Birmingham’s future. \nTo register for this free event\, please book your place via Eventbrite. \nTo find out more about the Birmingham Civic Society and how you can play a part in shaping the future of our city\, become a member today. \n 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-deputy-leader-of-the-council-julien-pritchard-part-of-our-100-years-of-civic-pride-series/
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