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CHIS Events

As well as social events, we have a full, interesting and wide-ranging programme of talks, local walks and visits.
Clifton Hill House

All talks begin at 8:00 pm at Clifton Hill House, Clifton unless otherwise stated. Coffee from 7:30 pm. Please bring friends with you, we do charge non-members £l.00

Date Title Speaker Notes
Tuesday 22th January Shared memories and mementoes of Clifton audience This is an audience participation evening during which we hope people will tell us something they have observed in or about Clifton. What was it like when you first arrived? Do you remember Woolworth's? Was anybody here at the end of the war? For people who have come recently, we would like to know what attracted you here and how you find the neighbourhood. We will also have some readings from people who observed the scene in former days. Each piece should be 3-5 minutes, or less. It would help if when you arrive you give me a slip of paper with your name and the topic, so there can be some cohesion. Please join in: it should be both fun and interesting.
Sunday 3rd February (noon) New plaque   there will be a ceremony in front of the Clifton Club to replace the CHIS plaque in memory of Erancis Greenway who designed the then Hotel and Assembly Rooms for the Clifton Spa and became known as the father of Australian Architecture
Wednesday 20th February The Archaeology of Coast Dr Mark Horton Dr Horton is Reader in Archaeology and Anthropology at Bristol University and director of Maritime Archaeology and History. You have probably seen him on TV.
Wednesday 19th March Insects in Folklore Ray Barnett Ray is the Collections Manager at Bristol City Museums and Art Gallery and a well-known entomolgist who produced the definitive book of local insects
Monday 21 April Suffragettes in Bristol Dawn Dyer -
17/18 May Clifton Rocks Railway Open Day 10-4, 6-8 Saturday 10-4 Sunday Military Vehicle Trust display 6-9 Saturday, free vintage buses running Sunday from Canons Marsh. 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
Wednesday 21 May, 6pm Tour of the University Botanic Garden Meet in car park which is opposite Churchill Hall of Residence in Stoke Park Rd Cost £4.50 per person. Please have correct money
Tuesday 24 June A Midsummer Nights Dream A conducted tour of central Clifton led by Mike Pascoe Meet at 6pm on the Green opposite Christchurch. End with the opportunity to enjoy a drink on the Terrace of the Avon Gorge Hotel
Sunday 13rd july, 12 noon New plaque 2 Royal York Crescent Empress Eugenie
July (date to be announced in June newsletter Visit to Acton Court - -
July (date to be announced in June newsletter Visit to Acton Court - -
July (date to be announced in June newsletter Visit to Acton Court - -
August (date to be announced in June newsletter Visit to Clifton Rocks Railway Private tour for CHIS members down the tunnel Needs booking since only 10 people allowed at a time
13/14 September Clifton Rocks Railway Open Day 10-4 both days, part of Doors Open Day free vintage buses running Sunday from Canons Marsh
Friday 12 September Reception in Engineers House to celebrate 40 years of CHIS Information about purchasing tickets will be in the June newsletter -
18/19 October West Bristol Arts Trail - -
18/19 October West Bristol Arts Trail - -
Wed 22 October Wine tasting Ian Abrahams -
Thurs 20 November AGM - -
Tues 2 December 6pm-8pm The Great BS8 Quiz Mulled wine and refreshments to accompany Note: this will be held in the Randall Room of All Saints Church, Alma Vale Rd, Clifton
Sunday 9 November Remembrance Sunday wreath laying   1:30pm St Andrews churchyard War memorial

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