Events
Forthcoming events
Behind the scenes at the Bristol Beacon, 27th April 2026
Our second visit to the Bristol Beacon, a much loved place for Bristolians to enjoy music and theatre for many decades.
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History of Bristol’s Tobacco Industry, 19th & 24th May 2026
As part of Walk Fest, Simon Birch will lead two walks on the history of Bristol's tobacco industry as told through its buildings.
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Events being planned
- Winter Social – The Watershed, Monday 26 Jan from 6pm onwards
General information
- Booking for events is via emails, normally sent out some four weeks before.
- To receive the events emails, you need to be subscribed to the events mailing list.
- Events are in principle open to non-members as well, but where numbers are limited they are advertised to members first.
- Zoom events are free, but there is normally a small charge for others.
Event videos
Video of working with developers: 21st January 2026
Video of a Zoom talk on the community approach to working with developers by Lori Streich, Co-Chair of Fishponds Community Planning Group.
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Video of Ashton Court discussion: 2nd July 2025
Video of a Zoom event about the future of Bristol's Ashton Gate Mansion.
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Video of Bristol cultural renaissance: 30th April 2025
Video of a Zoom event in which Andrew Kelly explores the idea of Bristol, cities and renaissance.
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Past events
Densification: 18th March 2026
The first event about more new homes in Bristol: a Zoom event with George Weeks, an expert in planning and urban design.
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Blue plaque unveiling: 8th March 2026
There will be an unveiling of a Bristol Civic Society blue plaque for Mrs Indira Gandhi at the entrance gate to Badminton School.
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New Year Social: 26th January 2026
Our New Year Social event will be held again this year at the Watershed, which overlooks Bristol's vibrant harbour.
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