Where should decisions on our taxes and public services be taken? Should services be funded on a comparable basis nationally from national taxes? Or should councils and other local public sector organisations have responsibility for funding services in their area, and discretion over what to spend and how to raise their revenues? Is more local […]
Birmingham Civic Society Trustee Stephen Hartland introduces us to the Society's first Honorary Secretary and illustrates a man dedicated to making Birmingham a better place for everyone. The talk takes place in the brewery to the rear of the pub. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
Join us on Thursday 15 November, 5 for 5.15pm for our 2018 AGM, held at the offices of Pinsent Masons at 55 Colmore Row. For this part of the evening please RSVP to Kay by 14th November From 6pm, after the AGM we invite you to join Trustees, members and guests as we look back […]
The Trustees of the Birmingham Civic Society and Birmingham Museums warmly invite you to the unveiling of a Commemorative Blue Plaque to Bertha Ryland on Friday 16 November, at 12.00pm. In the centenary year of the Representation of the People Act, we are proud to unveil a new plaque to suffragette Bertha Ryland in Birmingham […]
Women's historian Nicola Gauld provides a fascinating account of the suffragette movement in Birmingham from key individuals to historic events. After the talk, take the opportunity to join an accompanied visit to Women and Protest exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
Book your place at our Annual Leaders' Breakfast on Friday 23 November, 7.15 – 9.15am at Hotel du Vin, with guest speaker the Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor Ian Ward. This event is for Civic Society corporate members and their guests. It includes coffee during the networking reception and a full English breakfast. Book […]
A unique opportunity to view selected archive material relating to Birmingham Civic Society, its work and achievements over the past 100 years. The session will be facilitated by expert archival staff and archivists who have been studying this particular body of documents during 2018. Book your ticket via Eventbrite.
Join for a three hour guided walk exploring Deritend and Digbeth hunting for hand-painted ghost signs. The walk ends by The Old Crown pub where you can join us afterwards for a drink and chat. The tour takes place at 1pm every second Saturday of the month throughout 2018. Each tour costs £10pp. Meeting place: […]
With the newly restored statue of Queen Victoria as inspiration join us in making a picture perfect Christmas card. This is a free drop in family activity for accompanied children between 5-12.
Join for a three hour guided walk exploring the historic Jewellery Quarter & old gun quarters hunting for hand painted ghost signs. The walk ends by The Gunmakers Arms pub where you can join us afterwards for a drink and chat. Takes place at 1pm every second Sunday of the month throughout 2018. Meeting place: […]
Historian Chris Rice on James Watt, Birmingham and how, between them, they shaped the world. This event is free to BMI members and £5 to non members, booking will soon be available on the Birmingham & Midland Institute website.
Where: The Old Rep Date: Sat 26th January Time: 12-3 Cost: £6 (concessions £5) Ticket purchase : from The REP and TOR box offices, or via the website. A special celebratory collaboration between The Rep and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA). An exploration of The Old Rep, bringing to life its history and the people […]
