David Demery

There will be an unveiling of a Bristol Civic Society Blue Plaque on the 8th March 2023 to honour Hilda Cashmore, Quaker, feminist and social reformer.

How much do you know about Bristol? In this event Mike Manson dips into his treasure trove of tales from the city’s diverse history.

A Zoom event focusing on the master plan for Bristol Parkway and surroundings, drawn up by South Gloucestershire Council, Network Rail, Great Western Railway and the West of England Combined Authority.

We have arranged three tours of the M Shed stores, where many interesting maritime and industrial objects not on public display are kept.

There will be an unveiling of a Bristol Civic Society Blue Plaque for Emma Martin 9 Bridewell Street, The Bristol Wing, YMCA.

There are plans by Student Roost and Global Mutual to redevelop the Rupert Street NCP Car Park as a new mixed community.

Michele Lavelle explores a practical solution to mitigate the urban heat island effect so that we can continue to be comfortable in our towns and cities.

Civic Voice executive director Ian Harvey give a presentation on the need to revive high streets and he will review some solutions and possible roles for Civic Voice.

Once again the Society is holding a Winter Social in the Watershed early in the New Year – a welcome opportunity to catch up with old friends and discuss the state of the city.

Covering around 130 hectares to the east of Bristol Temple Meads Station, the Temple Quarter project aims to transform the area into a series of thriving, well-connected mixed-use communities.