31 July 2010
Welcome to Bewdley

Bewdley Civic Society

Bewdley Civic Society

The Society was formed in 1944, one of the first such organisations in the UK. Its President is local historian and retired Solicitor, Mr Kenneth Hobson. The aims of the society are to protect the environment and fabric of this beautiful Georgian town. It also works to promote good architectural design and to educate the general public of the Town's history and importance.

The Society is a non political organisation, registered with the Civic Trust and is a member of the Midlands Amenity Societies Association. Its membership is over 450 and has an active programme of lectures, visits and social events.

Enquiries: 01299 405823

Programme 2010/11

4th May 2010
Day Outing Upton House and Gardens
30th May 2010
Discover Bewdley weekend
Society will have a stall
Guided tours of Bewdley and Wribbenhall
22nd June
Day Outing Kenilworth Castle
22nd September
Lecture "The Tangyes and Parkers of Tickenhill"
Jim Parker
7.30pm Riverside Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley
9th October 2010
Bewdley Festival Launch
Society will have a stall
20th October 2010
Lecture "Parish Churches in and around the Wyre Forest"
Tim Bridges
7.30pm Riverside Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley
19th November 2010
Annual Dinner
Wharton Park Golf Club
27th November 2010
Christmas Lights Festival
Society will have a stall
17th January 2011
Lecture "Severn Trows in Bewdley and the Salt Trade"
Dr Malcolm Nixon
7.30pm Riverside Church, Dog Lane, Bewdley
22nd February 2011
Lecture by Nigel Gilbert,Kidderminster Civic Society
7.30pm Riverside Church, Dog lane, Bewdley
16th March 2011
Lecture "The Phoenix rises again"
John Leach,Severn Valley Railway
2.30pm Baptist Church, High Street, Bewdley
6th April 2011
AGM
Venue TBA