Birmingham Civic Society

Centenary Event - Boer War to First World War
2018-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
A one-way guided 4.1 mile walk from Cannon Hill Park to Brandwood End Cemetery.
Meet 11am at the Garden Tea Rooms, Russell Road Entrance, Canon Hill Park, Birmingham B13 8RD.
This is a free drop in event.

Centenary Event - A Spring Woodland History Revealed at Sutton Park
2018-05-19 13:00 - 15:00
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.
Meet at 2pm at Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT.
This is a free drop in event.

Centenary Quiz at The Gunmakers Arms
2018-05-24 17:00 - 19:00
Think you know your Birmingham facts? Fancy getting competitive?
Join us at The Gunmakers Arms 6pm – 8pm for an evening of quizzing to celebrate 100 years of Birmingham Civic Society.
With a pint of Civic Pride on arrival and nibbles throughout the evening, our second People, Places, Pride event of 2018 is sure to be a great evening.
You can enter as an individual for £5 or as a team (4 people) for £20 via Eventbrite.
Get thinking about your team name, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Centenary Event - The Garden Beautiful
2018-05-29 10:00 - 15:00
Have fun seed planting and exploring the garden at Winterbourne.
This is a drop in family activity 11- 1pm and 2-4pm for accompanied children ages 5-12 in the Old Tool Shed.
Admission to Winterbourne House and Gardens is buy one get one free and the activity is free.
Find out more https://www.winterbourne.org.uk/whats-on/the-garden-beautiful/.

Centenary Event - City Centre Walking Tour
2018-06-02 09:00 - 10:30
An informative and enjoyable walking tour of Birmingham City Centre with Blue Badge Guide, Ian Jelf. Starting in front of St Martin 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.
Meet at the front door of St Martin in the Bullring B5 5BB at 10am
Tickets are £4.00pp and you can sign up via Eventbrite.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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 - 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

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.

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.

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.
