Birmingham Civic Society

A Walking Tour around Cannon Hill Park with Irene de Boo
2018-09-23 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Put your best foot forward and discover the park from the perspective of curator, historian and Cannon Hill Park regular Irene de Boo.
Meet at mac reception area at 2pm.
Book your ticket via Eventbrite.

City Centre Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf
2018-09-22 09:00 - 10:30
A lively, informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting at the front of St Martins-in-the-Bullring, the tour will visit key landmarks and places of interest in the city. Ian will highlight important contributions of Birmingham Civic Society, and some of the individuals who have contributed to make Birmingham a better place. A number of Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaques feature in the tour and it will end at The Library of Birmingham.
Sensible shoes, a warm coat, brolly and/or sunglasses recommended.
Book your ticket via Eventbrite.

Edward Burne-Jones Walking Tour
2018-09-16 13:00 - 14:30
Join a lively and informative walking tour looking at the life and works of Birmingham born artist Edward Burne-Jones.
Led by Birmingham Cathedral’s Heritage Manager, Jane McArdle, the tour starts amongst his finest works in stained-glass in the world and ends at Birmingham Museum.
Book your ticket via the Birmingham Cathedral website.

Imaginative Gardens
2018-09-15 12:00 - 14:00
A free, drop-in craft activity for children of all ages as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.

Enjoy the parts of Aston Park designed by Birmingham Civic Society in the 1930s and then see if you can make your own Imaginative Garden.

Aston Park and Birmingham Civic Society: A Walk with Ranger Jim Harrison
2018-09-15 11:00 - 13:00 | apt-hand-like-circle
Meet at Aston Hall Stables Range for this free of charge event

A History of Birmingham Parks a Talk by Darren Share
2018-09-15 09:00 - 10:30
Darren Share, Assistant Director, Birmingham City Council describes the history of Birmingham’s much loved parks and Birmingham Civic Society’s role in greening the city. A ranger guided walk is available to join after the talk.
Book your ticket via Eventbrite.

An Autumn Woodland History Revealed at Sutton Park
2018-09-08 09:00 - 10:30
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.
This is a free ranger walk, meet at Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT

Casting Creations at Coffin Works
2018-08-16 12:00 - 14:00
Celebrate Birmingham Civic Society’s Blue Plaque scheme by creating your very own name plate out of a magical combination of sand, plaster and paint.
This is a drop in family activity for accompanied children of all ages – no need to book!

Library Laughs - Centenary Event
2018-08-07 12:00 - 15:00
Bring along your best jokes or write them with us on the day – then try out a bit of stand up!
Guaranteed laughs inspired by world famous 20th century Brummie comedian Sid Field and The Summer Reading Challenge Mischief Makers.
Suitable for accompanied children between 5-12 years.
This is a free event and you can sign up here.

City Centre Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide Ian Jelf
2018-07-28 09:00 - 10:30
An informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting at the front of St Martins-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. A number of Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaques feature in the tour and it will end at The Library of Birmingham.
Meet at St Martin in the Bull Ring at 10am. Book tickets here.

Centenary Event: Birmingham Civic Arms
2018-07-09 12:00 - 14:00
Armorist Adrian de Redman takes a look at the history and both legal and illegal uses of The Birmingham Civic Arms.
This event is £5 or free to BMI members, and you can book on the BMI website.

Divine Beauty Concert
2018-07-07 16:00 - 18:00
The talented choristers of Birmingham Cathedral perform a musical treat as part of Birmingham Civic Society’s centenary – The City Beautiful – celebrating the remarkable Burne-Jones stained-glass windows.
A programme of great cathedral anthems inspired by each of the four windows, including Parry’s I Was Glad, Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer and O For the Wings of a Dove, Ireland’s Greater Love, music by Finzi and Wesley and several pieces written for Birmingham Cathedral Choir.
This concert supports Divine Beauty and fundraising efforts to conserve the stained-glass windows.
Book your ticket via the Birmingham Cathedral website.

Water Way to Go
2018-07-07 10:00 - 11:30
A look at the past and future of the pools and surrounds of Brookvale Park and Witton Lakes.
This is a free family drop in event.

Signpost Event - Tyseley Locomotive Works Backstage Open Weekend
2018-06-30 09:00 - 16:00
Would you like to experience a day out close up and personal with express steam locomotives? Tyseley Locomotive Works is opening its doors for a rare ‘backstage’ open weekend to celebrate 110 years of continuous service over the weekend of Saturday 30th June/Sunday 1st July from 10 am to 5pm each day.
Several steam locomotives will be working around the depot, steam shuttle train rides will be available, Pullman cars will be open for all day breakfasts, steam rollers will be working, there will be several fascinating demonstrations during the day and the workshop gallery will be open to view progress on the various restoration projects underway.
Limited free parking on site, refreshment stalls, souvenir stands available. Please note the depot is a working site and not suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Admission is £10 Adults, accompanied children free.
Join the team at 670 Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 2HL. This is a 5 minutes walk from Tyseley railway station.
See you there! Www.VintageTrains.co.uk

The City Beautiful at The Museum Collection Centre
2018-06-29 12:30 - 14:30
A rare opportunity to see Birmingham Museum Trust’s incredible collection of objects currently in store and discover connections with Birmingham Civic Society along the way.
This event is now FULLY BOOKED. However, you can still book a place at the August Open Afternoon

Centenary Event - The City Beautiful at The Museum Collection Centre
2018-06-29 12:30 - 14:30

Signpost Event: Bloomin' Brum Community Garden Celebration
2018-06-16 12:00 - 14:00
Join Bloomin’ Brum to celebrate the opening of the community garden created by Malcolm Locker’s young people.
This is a free drop in event. To find out more about Bloomin’ Brum get in touch.

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.

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 - 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.

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

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.

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.
