Having caught the attention of the society over a year ago, Dr Mike Wells (Bath University) was invited to speak to the Society about the need for more Biophilic ‘nature loving’ architecture. As Bristol now prepares for the 2015’s Green Capital, this lecture was both timely and inspiring.
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A BCS walk around the University precinct, ancient and modern, led by Angela Nutbrown.
University Precinct, Sat 5 April 2014 Read More »
Mayor George Ferguson will be speaking, amongst others, at the Arts Led High Street Regeneration Seminar at the Tobacco Factory on 4th April from 10am – 4pm.
Arts-led Regeneration, Fri 4 April 2014 Read More »
The Bearpit Improvement Group, on which BCS is represented, is a heritage project. The project has been running during the autumn of 2013, led by Pete Insole and Ruth Myers, working with local schoolchildren and college students and other members of the community
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Civic Voice, the national organisation for civic societies, staged a half-day regional event in Bristol on Saturday March 29th to raise awareness of what can be done to help protect community assets. The speakers included Stephen Williams, Minister for Communities, Griff Rhys-Jones, President of Civic Voice, and Bristol Mayor George Ferguson.
Community assets seminar Read More »
A cycle ride to St James’ Church, Cameley, east of Chew Valley Lake.
Cycle to St James’ Church, Sun 30 March 2014 Read More »
The winner for 2013-14 Student Award is Tom Eddington. At the final degree show Tom’s project was chosen for it’s viability and presentation.
Student Award winner Read More »
Well over 200 people listened to our four speakers at our “High Water in Bristol Event” on Nov 11th at the Colston Hall No 2.
High Water in Bristol, Mon 11 Nov 2013 Read More »
Our Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony was held at the City Museum. The awards were presented by Simon Birch, BCS Chair designate and Charles Fox, our awards organiser.
Awards Ceremony, Tues 22 Oct 2013 Read More »
To most Bristolians the MV Balmoral seems a permanent feature in the docks opposite M-Shed. But, as Dave Bassett explained, unless the Waverley and Steam Navigation Company Limited can raise £350,000 the MV Balmoral will disappear from the Avon.
MV Balmoral, Sat 21 Sept 2013 Read More »
Melvin Wood, a civil engineer from the Environment Agency gave a most informative talk about Bristol’s rivers and associated flood risks.
Bristol’s Lost Rivers, Thur 10 Jan 2013 Read More »
