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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181116T133000
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SUMMARY:Blue Plaque to Bertha Ryland to be unveiled
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn the centenary year of the Representation of the People Act\, we are proud to unveil a new plaque to suffragette Bertha Ryland in Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.  On 9 June 1914 Bertha Ryland entered the museum and attacked a painting as part of the militant campaign for women’s rights. The attack took place as protests escalated across the UK with suffragettes fighting to have their voices heard. This event does not condone Bertha’s actions but honours her principles and the fight for women’s rights.  This event will give a greater insight into Birmingham’s role in the suffrage movement. Taking place in the Round Room the plaque will be revealed as part of a ceremony that features a short presentation by researcher and author Dr Nicola Gauld and dramatic performance by actress Francesca Millican-Slater.  An optional tour of a new exhibition “Women\, Power\, Protest” will follow with curator Emalee Beddoes-Davis. \nThe Blue Plaque unveiling forms part of a weekend of thought-provoking events and performances from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 November – including a women in parliament discussion with local female MPs – and is part of the programme for Women Power Protest\, an Arts Council Collection National Partnership exhibition. In the anniversary year for women’s suffrage the weekend of events reflects on the progress made for women’s rights and asks just how much has changed for women today? \nWhen: Friday 16th November 2018\, 12.00pm-1.30pm\nWhere: The Round Room\, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery\, Chamberlain Square\, Birmingham\, B3 3DH\nRSVP: by Wednesday 14th November 2018 to Penny Colbourne
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/blue-plaque-to-bertha-ryland-to-be-unveiled/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181117T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
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SUMMARY:The Suffragette Movement in Birmingham a talk by Nicola Gauld
DESCRIPTION:Women’s historian Nicola Gauld provides a fascinating account of the suffragette movement in Birmingham from key individuals to historic events. \nAfter the talk\, take the opportunity to join an accompanied visit to Women and Protest exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. \nBook your ticket via Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-suffragette-movement-in-birmingham-a-talk-by-nicola-gauld/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181123T071500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181123T091500
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T173820Z
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SUMMARY:Leaders Breakfast 2018
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is for Civic Society corporate members and their guests. It includes coffee during the networking reception and a full English breakfast. \nBook your place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-the-date-leaders-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181126T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181126T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20180620T123320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T123320Z
UID:3319-1543249800-1543257000@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:The City Beautiful in Archives
DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity to view selected archive material relating to Birmingham Civic Society\, its work and achievements over the past 100 years. \nThe session will be facilitated by expert archival staff and archivists who have been studying this particular body of documents during 2018. \nBook your ticket via Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-city-beautiful-in-archives/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181209
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20180208T172527Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event: Ghost Signs Walking Tour - Deritend and Digbeth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe tour takes place at 1pm every second Saturday of the month throughout 2018. \nEach tour costs £10pp. \nMeeting place: Bradford Street on the corner by Warner Street. \nTo book visit Brum’s Ghost Signs on Eventbrite or Facebook. \nFor more information email: hellotraceythorne@outlook.com. \n 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-ghost-signs-walking-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181208T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T145109Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Christmas Card Making
DESCRIPTION:With the newly restored statue of Queen Victoria as inspiration join us in making a picture perfect Christmas card. \nThis is a free drop in family activity for accompanied children between 5-12.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/victorian-christmas-card-making/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181210
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20180208T173608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T173608Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event: Ghost Signs Walking Tour - Jewellery Quarter & Gun Quarter
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTakes place at 1pm every second Sunday of the month throughout 2018. \nMeeting place: Dayus Square\, off Albion Street Birmingham \nTo book visit Brum’s Ghost Signs on Eventbrite or Facebook. \nForm ore information email: hellotraceythorne@outlook.com
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-ghost-signs-walking-tour-jewellery-quarter-gun-quarter-2/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20180620T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180620T145610Z
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SUMMARY:James Watt Talk by Chris Rice
DESCRIPTION:Historian Chris Rice on James Watt\, Birmingham and how\, between them\, they shaped the world. \nThis event is free to BMI members and £5 to non members\, booking will soon be available on the Birmingham & Midland Institute website.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/james-watt-talk-by-chris-rice/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190126T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190102T184514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T184514Z
UID:4432-1548504000-1548514800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:On This Stage
DESCRIPTION:Where: The Old Rep \nDate:     Sat 26th January \nTime:    12-3 \nCost:    £6 (concessions £5) \nTicket purchase : from The REP and TOR box offices\, or via the website. \n\n\n\nA 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 who created it including the significant contribution of Birmingham Civic Society. Take a dramatic tour of the theatre where scenes from its history will be brought to life by BOA’s aspiring young actors.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a cuppa and hear about the stars who began their careers here. Sit back and find out how it all happened On This Stage. There is limited accessibility due to stairs on tour but the rest of experience is fully accessible.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/on-this-stage/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190130T155956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T155956Z
UID:4651-1550844000-1550849400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Blue Plaque to Mary Cottrell to be unveiled
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the unveiling of a Blue Plaque to Mary Cottrell on Friday 22 February\, 2 – 3.30pm. Mary Cottrell was the first woman elected to the Boards of the Ten Acres and Stirchley Co-operative Society in 1909 and to the Wholesale Co-operative Society in 1922. She  was the first woman Labour and Co-operative Party councillor elected to Birmingham City Council in 1917\, and was a member of the Civic Society’s founding committee. The unveiling will take place at Stirchley Baths and the plaque will later be erected at 1389-1391 Pershore Road\, the site of the former TASCOS bakery. Email Penny to attend.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/blue-plaque-to-mary-cottrell-to-be-unveiled/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190228T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190206T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T181444Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event: Acts & Monuments Publication
DESCRIPTION:28 February 2019 sees the publication of Acts & Monuments\, the debut novel of local author and charity CEO\, Alan Fraser. Acts & Monuments is set here in the West Midlands\, and features our very own Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery – its art collection and even its wonderful tea rooms. It tells the story of perennial ‘good guy’ Barry Todd who works hard for Monument Housing Association providing the poor and vulnerable with a safe place to live. But\, overlooked for promotion and with mounting financial problems\, Barry starts to wonder if goodness will ever bring him its own reward. So when the opportunity presents itself to steal 50\,000 of Monument’s money without anybody being able to trace the theft back to him\, Barry finds himself wondering – if nothing bad were happy to anyone\, would being good really matter anymore? \nTo celebrate publication\, Alan is hosting a book launch on Thursday 28 February and is inviting Birmingham Civic Society members to join him for what promises to be a great evening. Guests will gather for nibbles from 6pm\, with the event kicking off at 6.30pm with a reading\, Q&A session\, FREE raffle to win a signed copy of the book\, and even a photo quiz to test your knowledge of Birmingham’s architecture. It’ll be lots of fun – and finished by 7.30pm. \nThe event will be held here in Birmingham. Venue details will be confirmed shortly\, once organisers have a clear idea of numbers. If you would like to attend please email Alan Fraser (alan-fraser2@sky.com) and Rowena Wilding (rowena.wilding@gmail.com )by Monday 10 February. \nEarly reviewers have loved the book:\n“Gripping… a real page-turner… I couldn’t put it down”\n“Well-written\, carefully structured\, meticulously researched\, and thoroughly readable… An impressive and polished debut novel.”\n“Gripping… I was hooked from page one.*****”\n“A really good read.*****”\n“I put down my latest Wilbur Smith to read this\, and I can honestly say I was not disappointed*****”. \nIf you haven’t already got your copy of Acts & Monuments you will\, of course\, be able to buy copies on the night. But if you can’t wait that long\, it is available from the publisher’s website now as either a paperback or ebook https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/contemporary/acts-monuments/
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-acts-monuments-publication/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event,Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190301T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190301T234500
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190102T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T174642Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event: Birmingham St Mary's Hospice 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:‘Even if a patient cannot be cured\, they should be helped for free’ \nUpon retiring from her NHS nursing career in 1974\, Monica Pearce decided to use her knowledge to ‘enable anyone with a life-limiting illness to live their life to the full’. It was this determination to provide better pain relief and care that led to her idea of founding a hospice. ‘St Mary’s Hospice’ would be the first independent hospice in the Midlands and only the seventh nationwide. She envisioned it to be for people all faiths and none\, to support patients as well as loved ones\, and\, essentially\, to provide comfort for local people nearing the end of their lives. Pearce’s ambition was finally realised on March 5th 1979 when ‘St Mary’s Hospice’ admitted its first ever patient. She worked tirelessly to raise more than £350\,000\, and her commitment continued unwavering throughout her life. Monica’s legacy of providing the very best end of life care continues to inspire staff and volunteers every day. \nTo celebrate 40 years of hospice care in Birmingham we’re inviting you to join us for an evening of dinner and entertainment to continue Monica’s legacy and support more people who are living with a life limiting illness. \nDoors will open at 6.30pm where you’ll be welcomed with a drinks reception whilst you peruse our silent auction. From 7pm our CEO Tina Swani will walk you through how far we’ve come over the last 40 years\, the amazing things supporters like you have achieved and what the future looks like for palliative care in Birmingham. Dinner will be served at 8pm with entertainment\, raffles and games throughout before our live auction is held. We’ll finish with live comedy from brummie Queen of Fun Barbara Nice and musical entertainment before carriages at midnight. \nDress Code: Black Tie \nTickets: \nIndividuals – £79.00 (shared table of 10\, welcome drink\, 3 course meal and entertainment included) \nTwo People – £150.00 (shared table of 10 welcome drink\, 3 course meal and entertainment included) \nBronze Table of 10 – £750.00 (table of 10\, welcome drink\, 3 course meal and entertainment included) \nSilver Table of 10 – £850.00 (table of 10\, welcome drink\, 3 course meal\, drinks package and entertainment included) \nGold Tables of 10 – £950.00 (table of 10\, welcome drink\, 3 course meal\, VIP drinks package and entertainment included)  \nWe’re hoping to raise £30\,000 from this event\, this money will go a long way to improving more people’s experience of living and dying with a terminal illness. Your support is at the heart of this\, helping us to develop our care for current and future families – thank you. \nTo book your tickets visit the website. For further information or sponsorship enquiries please contact our events team on 0121 752 8779 or email events@birminghamhospice.org.uk
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-birmingham-st-marys-hospice-40th-anniversary-gala-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event,Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190309T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190206T174631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T174631Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event: An introduction to the Papers of James Watt and family
DESCRIPTION:Join archivist Fiona Tait for an afternoon looking at the James Watt Archives. After an introductory talk there will be time to look at some of Watt’s letters\, drawings\, maps\, notebooks and family papers. Material on display is original and you will be able to read Watt’s thoughts and ideas in his own hand and see his sketches and scribbled notes about major innovations and discoveries. \nFiona Tait worked as an archivist for Birmingham City Council for thirty years and recently retired. She was appointed to the Archives of Soho Project in 2000 to re-catalogue the papers of James Watt and Family and has retained a particular interest in all things related to James Watt. \nTickets are £5 and you can book via Eventbrite 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-an-introduction-to-the-papers-of-james-watt-and-family/
CATEGORIES:Signpost Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190206T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T180422Z
UID:4674-1558083600-1558105200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Signpost Event: Celebrating Heritage Rhododendrons at Highbury
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamberlain Highbury Trust for a study day at Highbury\, which will focus on Joseph Chamberlain’s rhododendron collection\, planted between 1879 and 1914. The programme will consist of a series of lectures in the morning followed by a tour of the gardens. \nIn 2018\, the Chamberlain Highbury Trust commissioned a survey of the rhododendron collection at Highbury. Lear Associates identified and mapped over one hundred specimens and made recommendations for the future care of the collection. On the 17th May 2019\, Michael and Beverley Lear will describe their findings and give a general introduction to rhododendrons. \nPhillada Ballard (trustee of the Chamberlain Highbury Trust) will also speak about rhododendron planting in Birmingham gardens from the late 18th century to the 1970s. Beverley Lear will speak on a garden that predates Highbury – Biddulph Grange in N. Staffordshire\, with its spectacular plantings of rhododendrons by James Bateman in the 1850s. \nA tour of gardens will be led by Michael and Beverley Lear who will concentrate on the six areas with extant rhododendrons. \nTickets are £55 and you can book via Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-celebrating-heritage-rhododendrons-at-highbury/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event,Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190206T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T180652Z
UID:4681-1558184400-1558189800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Signpost Event:  Tour of the gardens at Winterbourne House and Garden
DESCRIPTION:The tour of this spectacular Arts and Crafts garden will be led by the head gardener\, Steve Haines and will include the rhododendron garden laid out in 1975 to commemorate Birmingham University’s centenary. \nThe tour of the garden will take place between 2.00 and 3.30 and tea can purchased at Winterbourne’s cafe. \nThis is a related event to Celebrating Heritage Rhododendrons at Highbury\, which is being held on the 17th May. \nTickets are £4.50 and you can book via Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-tour-of-the-gardens-at-winterbourne-house-and-garden/
CATEGORIES:Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190429T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T152751Z
UID:4795-1559754000-1559761200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:2019 Summer Reception: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Reception exclusively for corporate members and their guests will take place this year on Wednesday 5 June\, 6-8pm\, at the offices of DWF\, One Snow Hill. \nThis year our keynote speaker will be Neil Carney\, Programme Director – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Birmingham City Council. \nNeil has considerable experience in the planning and delivery of major multi-sport Games operations having worked at a senior level at the 2012 London Olympics\, the 2015 European Games\, 2017 Islamic Games and recently\, the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Having worked across different continents and cultures\, Neil has now moved ‘closer to home’ providing strategic leadership to Birmingham City Council in their preparations for hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games. \nNeil will share with us some of the exciting plans for both the games and the city\, before taking questions from the audience.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/2019-summer-reception-birmingham-2022-commonwealth-games/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190530T154137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T154137Z
UID:4849-1563098400-1563116400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:The City Beautiful project end celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be celebrating the end of the hugely successful The City Beautiful centenary project in the idyllic surroundings of Blakesley Hall Museum\, Yardley. \nBirmingham Civic Society members are invited to Blakesley Hall’s Summer Fete on Sunday 14 July where a programme of events and activities are planned alongside this popular family\, public event. \nFollowing an informal reception in the gallery space members will have the opportunity to visit Blakesley Hall free flow or as part of a guided tour.  Members can also join an exclusive guided tour of Old Yardley village with the Mrs History team. \nBirmingham Civic Society will have a stand at the fete with information for all and activities for younger family members. \nBlakesley Hall’s Summer Fete is a popular event with plenty of things happening throughout the day.  The charming tea room will be open providing a range of freshly made Birmingham Museums Trust sandwiches as well as crisps\, cakes\, cookies and ice creams.  Members can bring picnics to enjoy in the beautiful gardens\, but please be aware that the fete is held on the lawn and therefore picnic space is limited. \nProgramme \n11.00am Blakesley Hall Summer Fete opens \n11.30am Birmingham Civic Society members reception in the gallery with tea\, coffee and cake provided \n11.00am – 2.30pm Blakesley Hall open for visitors\, free flow \nFrom 2.30pm Blakesley Hall open for visitors by guided tour  \nPlease indicate whether you would like to visit the Hall free flow OR by guided tour when booking.  There are 15 places available on two tours of the Hall for BCS members after 2.30pm. \n1.00pm Exclusive guided tour of Old Yardley Village with Mrs History.  This tour will last around an hour and a quarter and will start and finish at Blakesley Hall. \nPlease indicate whether you would like to join this tour when booking.  30 spaces available. \n4.00pm Summer Fete closes \nRSVP: birminghamcivicsocietyevents@gmail.com to book your place and indicate which tours you would like to join. \nFor more information about Blakesley Hall visit: https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/blakesley
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-city-beautiful-project-end-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event,Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190920T061500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190920T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190505T132038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T132038Z
UID:4842-1568960100-1568966400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual Leaders' Breakfast with Brigid Jones
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Leaders’ Breakfast returns\, this year at Park Regis. Join us for a conversation with Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council\, Brigid Jones. \nBook your place now.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-the-date-leaders-breakfast-with-brigid-jones/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191010T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20190505T132514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T132514Z
UID:4845-1570723200-1570730400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Next Generation Awards Finals
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Next Generation Awards Final will be held at Highbury Hall. Further details will be made available soon.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/next-generation-awards-finals-3/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event,Signpost Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20200303T175204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T175204Z
UID:5377-1584613800-1584621000@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:BTfl Planting: Marlborough House Rec\, Yardley - Fully Booked
DESCRIPTION:School and corporate tree planting event\, also open to individual volunteers – please contact info@btfl.org.uk to ask if any places are available (this event is fully booked).
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/btfl-planting-marlborough-house-rec-yardley-fully-booked/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200321T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20200303T174956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T174956Z
UID:5375-1584788400-1584797400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:BTfL Planting: Batchelors Farm Rec\, Bordesley Green
DESCRIPTION:Community tree planting event – please contact info@btfl.org.uk to ask if any places remain available.  Note: This site is also known as Bordesley Green Rec.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/btfl-planting-batchelors-farm-rec-bordesley-green/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200423T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20200303T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T173629Z
UID:5370-1587632400-1587639600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Museum Collection Centre Visit
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to visit this incredible store with its wealth of fascinating objects. \nDiscover Birmingham Civic Society connections along the way as you explore the thousands of items that make up around 80% of Birmingham Museum Trust’s collections. Numbers are limited to 15 on this popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment. \nTickets £10 members £15 non-members – plus usual booking fees.  Price includes refreshments. \nBook your ticket via Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/museum-collection-centre-visit/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201125T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201125T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20201102T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T180850Z
UID:5749-1606323600-1606325400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birmingham Civic Society AGM 2020 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Wednesday 25th November at 5pm for our 2020 AGM\, which will be taking place via Zoom. \nThis will be a very different AGM to any we’ve ever experienced before but we loved connecting with you online for this year’s Leaders Breakfast and we’re looking forward to doing the same again for the AGM. We hope you are able to join us and would be delighted if you wish to invite guests to hear more about what we do. \nRegister your attendance via the website link below.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/birmingham-civic-society-agm-2020-online/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20210113T172843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172843Z
UID:5825-1612528200-1612531800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Heritage of Birmingham Cathedral with Jane McArdle
DESCRIPTION:Join Jane on Friday 5th February at 12.30pm for a wonderfully informative and lively talk on the church that became a cathedral in a town that became a city.  Jane draws on her experience of working at one of the city’s most significant buildings\, with a beautifully illustrated presentation that charts the development of the Cathedral Church of St Philip and highlights many of its interesting features. \nThis is an online talk using the platform Zoom.  Participants will require a lap top\, PC\, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided\, in advance\, with all the information needed to access the event. \nMake a sandwich\, make yourself comfortable and enjoy a restorative hour discovering this most fascinating of Birmingham’s buildings.  Free for members and available at a small charge for non-members.  We particularly encourage our corporate members to signpost this event to staff for their lunchtime away from work. \nBirmingham Civic Society Members: Free \nNon members: £5.00 plus Eventbrite booking fees \nBook via the Eventbrite link below
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-the-heritage-of-birmingham-cathedral-with-jane-mcardle/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20210131T151621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210131T151621Z
UID:505846-1613565000-1613568600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Discovering Birmingham’s Roundhouse
DESCRIPTION:Join the team behind the revival of the 19th century Roundhouse and discover the plans for this exciting Birmingham landmark. \nThe Grade II* listed building is in the final stages of extensive renovations and conservation work\, and is being brought back to life thanks to a partnership between the Canal & River Trust and the National Trust\, and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nThis unique\, horseshoe-shaped building\, once a base for the City’s lamplighters and the working horses of the Public Works department\, will begin operating this year under the care of Roundhouse Birmingham\, a new heritage enterprise and independent charity. We’ll hear from the Roundhouse Birmingham team about the project so far\, and the vision for its future role in city life. \nThis is an online talk using the platform Zoom. Participants will require a lap top\, PC\, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided\, in advance\, with all the information needed to access the event. \nBirmingham Civic Society Members –  Free \nNon members £5.00 plus usual booking fees \nBook via Eventbrite  \n\nPhoto credit James Reader
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/discovering-birminghams-roundhouse/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210309T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20210215T173756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T173756Z
UID:505856-1615293000-1615296600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Park Street Excavations
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that one of the biggest archaeological digs in the UK recently took place in Birmingham? \nThe archaeological excavation at Park Street undertaken by MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) Headland for the HS2 rail line was the largest investigation of a Victorian graveyard undertaken outside of London. It presented archaeologists with an unprecedented opportunity to study the population of Birmingham during a period of rapid expansion and change for the city. \nJoin representatives from MOLA Headland for a short talk about the history of the site as well as discussing some of the recent findings. \nThis is an online talk using the platform Zoom. Participants will require a lap top\, PC\, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided\, in advance\, with all the information needed to access the event. \nThis is a free event for Birmingham Civic Society Members only – book your place via the Eventbrite link below.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/the-park-street-excavations/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20210311T191454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T191454Z
UID:505861-1617103800-1617107400@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Roots\, Rights and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The people\, movements and struggles that shaped Handsworth and the wider Birmingham area are described in this compelling and lively talk.  Join Legacy WM’s Heritage Officer Rachel West and discover fascinating stories about this dynamic part of the city\, how it helped shaped the world and how it continues to evolve and inspire today. \nLegacy WM was established in 2010 and has Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status. Inspired by the heritage of post-war migrant communities in Birmingham\, their work celebrates their relationship with the industrial\, architectural\, and cultural fabric of the city.  \nThis is an online talk using the platform Zoom. Participants will require a lap top\, PC\, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided\, in advance\, with all the information needed to access the event. \nBirmingham Civic Society Members Free \nNon members £5.00 plus usual booking fees \nBook via Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/roots-rights-and-resistance/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220429T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20220319T091152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T091152Z
UID:506150-1651224600-1651231800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stourbridge Glass Museum Visit and Tour
DESCRIPTION:Stourbridge Glass Museum: at the heart of the community with a globally significant collection to educate and inspire. \nOpening early April 2022 the museum is housed in the Grade II listed former Stuart Crystal Glassworks\, which has been creatively and imaginatively adapted for the purpose. Combining both permanent and temporary exhibition galleries\, a hot glass making studio and a hands-on activities space. \nJoin us on a special guided tour of the museum discovering the incredible\, vibrant collections and the history of glass making in the area. \nRefreshments are provided after the tour. \nMember tickets: £10 \nNon member ticket: £12 \nOn-site parking is available. \nBook your place via Eventbrite here
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/stourbridge-glass-museum-visit-and-tour/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20220328T131331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T131331Z
UID:506171-1652181300-1652187600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shire Story - Live online event
DESCRIPTION:An unexpected adventure into the beginnings of Middle Earth. How Birmingham and Sarehole shaped Tolkien’s The Shire. \nJoin Sarehole Mill and Shout Out History’s Ash Bayliss and explore the fascinating story of how Birmingham influenced J R R Tolkien’s writing. \nThis is an online talk and Q&A. Participants will require a lap top\, PC\, tablet or smartphone for this experience and will be provided\, in advance\, with all the information needed to access the event. \nBirmingham Civic Society Members: Free \nNon members £5.00 plus usual booking fees \n12.15 pm onwards \nBook via Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/shire-story-live-online-event/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220709T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170051
CREATED:20220615T170422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T170422Z
UID:1506186-1657360800-1657366200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Gift to the City - Cannon Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:A relaxed walking tour of Cannon Hill Park discovering original features and history of the park and people associated with it. \nJoin a guided walk looking at the history and built heritage of this award-winning city park. Cannon Hill Park was gifted to the city nearly 150 years ago by Louisa Ann Ryland. She was a major local philanthropist who used her prosperity to establish and support important institutions in Birmingham and she also gifted the land for Cannon Hill Park\, as green space for citizens to enjoy. \nJoin this relaxed walk to hear more about Louisa Ann Ryland and the original 1873 layout of the park\, much of which is still in evidence\, as well as features that have disappeared and more recent additions. \nMeet in the courtyard of the Midland Art Centre. Comfortable shoes advised and dress for the weather. No stairs but some uneven paths likely. The walk is wheelchair accessible. \nThis walk is free to Birmingham Civic Society Members and open to non-members for £5 a ticket. \nThis walk is part of the Society’s Heritage Trails Project\, generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the W A Cadbury Charitable Trust. \nBook your place
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/a-gift-to-the-city-cannon-hill-park/
CATEGORIES:Birmingham Civic Society Event
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