Birmingham Civic Society

Signpost Event - Divine Beauty Evening
2017-11-09 18:15 - 20:30 UTC
Birmingham Cathedral invite you to an evening launching their ambition to restore and celebrate the remarkable stained-glass windows at Birmingham Cathedral.
Welcome and Speeches by the Bishop of Birmingham & the Dean of Birmingham as well as a performance by Birmingham Cathedral Choir at 6.35pm.
If you would like to attend please RSVP to rsvp@birminghamcathedral.com and to learn more click here.

Blue Plaque Unveiling to William Gear - Invitation Only
2017-11-13 13:00 - 14:30
The distinguished artist, William Gear [1915-1997] was a pioneer of post-war abstract art painting, who lived and worked in Birmingham for over thirty years. He was an important artist, curator and educator, and his paintings figure in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery collections, the Tate Gallery, National Galleries of Scotland as well as elsewhere. He was also Head of Fine Art at the Birmingham School of Art from 1964 – 1975.

He has been nominated for a Blue Plaque by his son, David, in particular because this year marks 20 years since his death, and we are unveiling the plaque at the RBSA Gallery, who are staging an exhibition of his work – Colour and Form: William Gear [1915-1997] from 1 – 18 November.

The plaque will eventually be placed on his home [and studio] at 46 George Road, Edgbaston, where he lived and worked from 1964-1997.

AGM and Centenary Launch
2017-11-16 17:15 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday 16 November, 5 for 5.15pm for our 2017 AGM held at the offices of DWF at One Snowhill.
Following the formal part of the evening, from 6 – 7.30pm we will be announcing our exciting plans for the Society’s Centenary year – ‘The City Beautiful’, and raising a glass of Civic Pride ale, to celebrate the Society’s achievements over the last 100 years, and to its future success.
We look forward to seeing you there.
RSVP by 15 November to confirm your attendance

Leader's Breakfast
2017-11-24 07:15 - 09:15
Join us for our Annual Leaders’ Breakfast, with guest speaker Councillor Ian Ward, speaking to us, for the first time, as Leader of Birmingham City Council.
This event is for Civic Society corporate members and their guests. It includes coffee during the networking reception and a full English breakfast. If you have any special dietary requirements, please email info@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk or use the contact option below to let us know.
Book on Eventbrite

Birmingham Trees for Life: Welsh House Farm
2017-11-29

Signpost Event: The Liveable City
2017-11-29 08:00 - 2017-11-30 17:00, 2017-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
The Liveable City is a celebration of architecture and urban planning where central and local government, businesses, politicians and professionals take part in talks, seminars and debates.
The two-day event features seminars addressing the question of how to find new ways in which cities can become better places to live, work and play as well as increase quality of
life for everyone.
The event is organised by the Royal Danish Embassy in the UK in partnership with Birmingham City Council, West Midlands Combined Authority and the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite.

Birmingham Trees for Life: Aldridge Road Recreation Ground
2017-11-30

Birmingham Trees for Life: Stirchley Park
2017-12-14

Unveiling of a Civic Society Blue Plaque to George Hunt [1892-1960] - Invitation Only
2017-12-21 13:00 - 14:30
On Thursday 21 December, 1 – 2.30pm we will be unveiling a Blue Plaque to George Hunt at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harborne. George Edward Hunt was a leading Arts and Crafts jewellery designer and maker who lived in Bull Street Harborne and had a studio in his garden. He is buried in St Peter’s churchyard, and 2017 is 125 years since his death.
He was nominated for a Blue Plaque by Philippa Russell, a local resident and an admirer of his work. We will be joined by Philippa for the unveiling, and hopefully the Lord Mayor, members of the Harborne Society, members of St Peter’s congregation, and the current and previous owners of his home in Bull Street, where the plaque will ultimately be installed.
Please note this is an invitation only event.

Birmingham Trees for Life: New Valley Country Park
2018-01-18

Signpost Event: HS2 Curzon Street Station Drop In
2018-01-23 11:00 - 15:00
This event is an opportunity for you to share your views on the design of the new HS2 Curzon Street Station.
The Midland Metro Alliance will also be in attendance to share details of their work to extend the tram network by approximately 34km helping to aid social and economic regeneration across the region.
This is a free drop in event.
Find the Exhibition Bus on the High Street near Marks & Spencer, 42 High Street, Birmingham City Centre B4 7SS.
For any questions get in touch with the HS2 team:
Email HS2enquiries@hs2.org.uk
Telephone 08081 434 434
www.gov.uk/hs2

Signpost Event: England China Business Forum Annual Dinner 2018
2018-01-23 18:00 - 21:30
Join England China Business Forum for their Annual Dinner on 23th January to celebrate both the New Year and the Chinese New Year of the Dog. They will be sharing their planned events for 2018, as well as updates and stimulating discussions on the impact of China’s Belt and Road policies on trade and investment opportunities.
Book here.

Birmingham Trees for Life: Oak Meadow, Yardley
2018-01-25
Visit the Birmingham Treees for Life website for further information.

Birmingham Trees for Life: Pype Hayes Park
2018-02-01
Visit the Birmingham Trees for Life website for further information.

Signpost Event: Step Together - Birmingham St Mary's Hospice
2018-02-01 - 2018-03-31
Join Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice and Step Together with people from across the region to walk in tribute to your loved ones.
Between 1 February and 31 March push yourself out of your comfort zone and take on our new virtual Step Together challenge, getting sponsored for every stride you take.
Walk it, jog it, skip it, hop it, it doesn’t matter, the choice is yours. Step out on your own or create a movement with family, friends, work mates or members of your community group, whatever it takes to keep going and achieve your steps goal.
#JoinTheMovement and let’s see how many times we can Step Together and take the 16 million steps needed to complete a lap of the world!
Sign up for FREE today
Sign up as an individual and pledge to raise a minimum of £25 in sponsorship to receive your own commemorative medal. Or why not go the extra mile and pledge to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship and you will receive a medal and Step Together t-shirt
Sign up a team of work colleagues or with your community group (min 3 per team) and pledge to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship to receive a commemorative medal each. Or why not go the extra mile and pledge to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship and you will all receive a medal and Step Together t-shirt.
How does it work?
Between Thursday 1st February and Saturday 31st March 2018 you have 8 weeks to complete as many steps as you can.
You choose your own personal steps target and build up the count however you want, whether its walking the kids to school, going for a lunchtime stroll at work or taking the stairs rather than the lift, every step you track will be added to our overall team total with the aim of reaching a minimum of 16 million steps in total – the equivalent of walking once around the world! Let’s see how many laps of the earth we can do!
How can you track your steps?
To make tracking your steps and fundraising easy and fun, we have joined forces with GivePenny, an exciting new fundraising platform that helps charities to launch new challenges like Step Together. Using GivePenny’s connection to the FitBit watch and FitBit smartphone app, you’ll be able to collect sponsorship for every step you track, as well as one-off donations.
To set up your GivePenny tracking and fundraising page HERE
Alternatively, you can track your steps offline via:

GPS watch or any other wearable fitness device
A smartphone fitness tracking app
Pedometer (available to purchase below if needed)

How to get your medal
To claim your bespoke Step Together medal we ask you to have submitted your total number of steps and to have reached your chosen sponsorship target by Saturday 31stMarch 2018.
You can pay in your sponsorship money by sending a cheque to the Hospice, bringing in cash to the Hospice or by paying online by simply clicking on the following link:
DONATE HERE
More information about the challenge can be found on the FAQs document.
Step Together is available to everyone whether you are taking part in memory of a loved one, to support your local Hospice, to get fit and healthy or just for fun. By signing up today you are helping to deliver a future where the best experience of living is available to everyone leading up to and at the end of life.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the events team on 0121 472 1191 or email events@birminghamhospice.org.uk
