CHIS (Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society)CHIS Events 2012
As well as social events, we have a full, interesting and wide-ranging programme of talks, local walks and visits.
All talks begin at 8:00 pm at Clifton Hill House, Clifton unless otherwise stated. Meet from 7:30 pm. Please bring friends with you, we do charge non-members £l.00
| Date | Title | Speaker | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24th January | Founding Fathers of Clifton College To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Clifton College, the talk will consider the personalities who in the early days shaped the School’s character and its place in the community. | Dr Charles Knighton (Clifton College Archivist) | Clifton Hill House |
| Tuesday 28nd February | William Pennington Master of Ceremonies at the Hotwells and his wife Penelope | Christopher Stevens | Clifton Hill House |
| Tuesday 20th March | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the life of Bristol | Paul Rummer (Principal Bristol Old Vic Theatre School) | Clifton Hill House |
| Sunday 15 April 10-4. | Clifton Rocks Railway Open Day | Maggie Shapland and team | Photographic exhibition in Avon Gorge Hotel. No children under 14. |
| Tuesday 24 April | The History of the Downs and possibilities for the future | Francis Greenacre | Clifton Hill House |
| May | a Visit to the gardens and tea at Harptree Court, East Harptree, Somerset | - | |
| Sunday 13 May 10-4. | Clifton Rocks Railway Open Day | Maggie Shapland and team | Free buses running Sunday plus rally at Lloyds Amphitheatre. Photographic exhibition in Avon Gorge Hotel. No children under 14. |
| June | Jubilee Tea Party (1950's style) | - | |
| Sat 8/Sun 9 September | Clifton Rocks Railway Open Day | 10-4 both days, part of Doors Open Day | free vintage buses running Saturday from Industrial Museum site Please note that children under 14 are not allowed, and that visitors will be escorted through in groups of 10. This is a condition of insurance |
| Tuesday October. | CHIS AGM | - | Clifton Hill House |
| Sunday 11 November | Remembrance Sunday wreath laying | 1:30pm St Andrews churchyard War memorial |
Useful websites:
- Walking in and around the Forest of Avon
- Avon Gorge and Downs Wildlife Project
(programme of walks and talks)