Focused on subjects that are of interest and informative – along with items reflecting community concern – our Events team have curated an eclectic programme of winters talks.
Main presentations are complemented by ‘Spotlight’ talks from local groups and societies, aimed to expand appreciation of the rich range of local interests.
What’s in store, where and when
Beeston Civic Events Team have lined-up speakers who are leaders in their field of expertise – highly regarded, renown and reputed specialists.
- 14 October – Love It and List It – Landscape Architect Chryse Tinsley takes a look at the reality of Listed building protection and our Local Heritage List
- 11 November – Are We There Yet? – East Midlands’ Mayor Claire Ward examines the vision for Integrated Transport, broadening Beeston’s links across the region, UK and the rest of the world
- 25 November – Barking Up the Right Tree – For National Tree Week, Jakob Doran (tree officer at Broxtowe Borough Council) give us the lowdown on current management of Broxtowe’s trees and the challenges they face.
- 9 December – Growing Green – Director of Climate Resilience and Green Growth Michael Gallagher asks if we are ready for the challenges of climate change – can we prepare for it and mitigate it effects
- 20 January – Wading In – The University of Nottingham Associate Professor in Climate Change, Science and the Environment Emily O’Donnell, explores critical approaches to flooding and examines our options – historical images of flooding from the Rylands to High Road may not be a thing of the past.
- 17 February – Unsung Graft– Local Groups and Local Charities representing a wide range of local organisations illustrate what initiative, inspiration, and shared vision (along a bit of hard graft) from a multitude of volunteers really does achieve.
- 17 March – We ❤️ Beeston Station– Volunteers from Friends of Beeston Station discuss the results of their labour of love: taking very good care of Beeston train station.
All talks are at Beeston’s Royal British Legion (RBL) on Hall Croft on Wednesday evenings.
Boasting comfortable surroundings and a licenced bar, along with free on-site Parking – RBL is easily accessed by bus and tram, closest stops are on Chilwell Road. It’s a short walk from Beeston centre.
Doors open at 18:45 for a refreshments and chat – with event beginning at 19:15.
Closure 21:30 approx.
Everyone is welcome – it’s FREE to members, who are encouraged to bring along friends, a donation from non-members is welcome.
Find out more about each talk:
beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/talks
Ideas for future presentations? – Simply email us events@beestoncivicsociety.org.uk
(Programme and timings subject to variation due to circumstances)
Events Group
Beeston Civic Society
Contact: Events@beestoncivicsociety.org.uk
