The future doesn't wait. It's here already! Every young person is full of potential. Join us for an inspiring event where voices from education, justice, and community leadership come together to explore how we can unlock the full potential of the next generation.

Be More Quizic: Charity Quiz Night Love a quiz? So do we - join our general knowledge quiz and help raise money for the Civic Society.

The Civic Society is taking part in the 2025 Christmas Tree Festival at Beeston Parish Church. We need your help… Join the fun of making! #beeston

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We often talk about the burning issues concerning our community. But especially on Bonfire Night! Akan Simpson and Chris Carter will be joining us on Wed 5th Nov. to talk about Active Travel and Transport Futures! Royal British Legion, Hall Croft, Beeston. Doors open 6:30.

what, no expert? A bright and sunny day greeting folk who assembled adjacent to the Chilwell Road Co-op. Civic Society executive members were on hand to liaise with a group who had not seen the social media notices of cancellation (our expert Anna Wheelhouse having fallen victim of a local lurgy).…

Beeston Bee Trail takes flight! The Civic Society are buzzing to launch the Beeston Bee Trail in partnership with Broxtowe Borough Council – an interactive experience celebrating bees, biodiversity, and Beeston’s unique community spirit, thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund…

Our Blue Plaques guided walk by Peter and Alan, for @heritageopendays

We often talk about the burning issues concerning our community. But especially on Bonfire Night! Akan Simpson and Chris Carter will be joining us on Wed 5th Nov. to talk about Active Travel and Transport Futures! Royal British Legion, Hall Croft, Beeston. Doors open 6:30.

One of our committee members, Jane, on her successful campaign to improve an ugly area in her local park. #beestonstreetart #bemorecivic

There's still time to enter our fab kids drawing competition! beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/competition

Audience … with local experts runs from October to March this season. 15 October 7pm TrentARCH by Stewart Craven and Mike Spencer.

Vote now for your choice in the 2025 People’s Choice Award! Go online to pick your favourite nominee: beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/designawards/vote

Design Awards 2025: People’s Choice The judges have made their decisions on winners for each category. Now it's your turn to have your say! This is your chance to celebrate and support new high quality buildings, public spaces or developments in our area that you feel have made a positive impact…

Our @heritageopendays (12-21 September) events start 14 September - with a walk around our #blueplaques Thursday 18th is our evening event - all about Architectural Heritage: today’s and tomorrow’s! Both FREE. Both welcome everyone. See our website for full details.

Support our local heritage centre this #HeritageOpenDays as well as our own events! Come along to @canalsideheritagecentre Beeston - there will be Narrowboat trips on the Sunday as well starting at 12.00 mid day!

*POSTPONED* Our 17 August Street Art walk is postponed due to our guide being ill. ☹ Sorry!! We will reschedule when Anna is better and post the new date and time! Please share with your friends and followers. 🤧🤒 #evenexpertsgetthelurgy #bemorecivic

We’re at the Beeston Summer Fete today!! Come along say hello. Tell us or ask us something about Beeston! www.broxtowe.gov.uk/beestonsummerfete #bemorecivic #beeston #nottingham #whatsonnottingham #summer #fete

See you at the Summer Fete on the 16 August. Come along say hello, find out what we’re up to, what we do - and join. Kids can enter our Design Competition to win great prizes as part of our Design Awards 2025 too! beestoncivicsociety.org.uk

Our next walk is streets ahead! 🏠🖼🎨 Hear all about our legendary street art by local street artist expert, Anna Wheelhouse. FREE if you’re a member. Join up, or make a donation on the day. Just turn up - no booking required. beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/walks

Come along tonight to have your say in the future of Beeston!

The Civic Society’s Beeston Vision consultation led to a hundred responses on what the future of Beeston might look like. Councillors will give an overview of recent events and achievements. Come along. Listen. Ask away. Contact: [email protected]

If you can draw your dream building, and tell us why it is the BEST you could win a prize. Your building can be anything: a house, a workplace, an airport, a shed, a hospital… anything you can imagine! Find out more and enter beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/competition/

Still time to nominate a great bit of local design + build through our Design Awards 2025! Go to our website/designawards, fill in the nomination form as best you can (don’t worry about anything you’re not sure of) and our team will do the rest. Deadline is 31 July - so get your skates on!

Is there a new building project you really love ? A new green space? Do you want others to know about and cherish it? Nominate something new + wonderful in our neighbourhood for our Design Awards! Closing Date 31 July 2025

Open to all! Help us to shape the future of our borough and town! Come along. Listen. Ask away. 22 July 2025, 7PM at the Broxtowe Borough Council Offices, Foster Ave., Beeston Contact: [email protected]

Shaping Broxtowe A Public Meeting 22 JULY 2025, 7pm Broxtowe Council Offices, Foster Avenue, Beeston Community aspirations are the beating heart of a town – but action, not words, makes things happen. You can be part of it! The Civic Society’s Beeston Vision consultation led to a hundred responses…

Nominate something new + wonderful in our neighbourhood for our Design Awards! Closing Date 31 July 2025

Kids! Draw the Dreamiest Building Ever! And win a prize! beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/competition/ Closing Date 31 July 2025

The Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail starts next Saturday, and full details can be found via the link below. beestonian.com/beeston-chil...

Nominate something new + wonderful in our neighbourhood for our Design Awards! Closing Date 31 July 2025

Kids! Draw the Dreamiest Building Ever! And win a prize! beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/competition/ Closing Date 31 July 2025

We all love a walk on a fine day! So why not walk with an expert? Join Beeston & District Civil Society on 11th May for an alternative look at Attenborough Nature Reserve!

A great report on community centres and why they matter. www.newlocal.org.uk/publications...

We all love a walk on a fine day! So why not walk with an expert? Join Beeston & District Civil Society on 11th May for an alternative look at Attenborough Nature Reserve!

Love Beeston? So do we. If you’ve enjoyed our updates, walks, or talks—why not join us as a member? It’s a great way to support local heritage, meet others who care, and help shape the future of our town. It’s easy to join—and it really makes a difference. Find out more: beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/

2025 NOMINATION NOW OPEN! Seen good design in a new local project? Why not nominate it for our Design Awards. Nomination is open to anyone - and easy via our online form. Find out more, and nominate, on our website: beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/designawards

Think we need to come together to work towards creating our own local energy generation and distribution? Join our working group!

March. Public talk: Zulf Darr / Ruth Hyde / Greg Marshall GETTING GOOD COUNCIL 12 MARCH 2025, 7PM* In a collaborative talk, Zulf, Ruth, and Greg discuss what they try to achieve for all the people of Broxtowe, from their respective roles. beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/talks

A Place in the East Midlands, by Richard Grice (Spotlight session: 'Improving Young Lives' by Teresa Cullen) 12 February 2025 from 7pm* Venue: Royal British Legion (RBL), Hall Croft, Beeston, NG9 1EL Entry: FREE* (members) / DONATION (non-member)

A great turn out for our blue plaque to Nan Green, officiated by Mayor Sue Paterson. What a large, warm and supportive group to gather on a cold Sunday to hear from Tamar about Nan and her extraordinary life! ✊ 📷 Peter Robinson 1 📷 Lewis Stainer 2,3 📷 Tamar 4

This Sunday sees our ceremony to mark our second #BluePlaque to a woman (hopefully of many). Nan Green. A brave & dedicated woman, born in Beeston 1904. 9 Feb, 12 noon Glebe St, Beeston If you would like to see more blue plaques to women, why not donate? Beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/ladyplaques

Our next talk is 12 February and is all about the EMCCA. Find out what means for Broxtowe and your town. No need to book - just turn up. All welcome. #beeston Find out more: beestoncivicsociety.org.uk/talks

Our Design Awards launch this Spring. Can you support it by sponsoring the awards? #builtenvironment

Beeston Night Light! Bringing light to the January darkness! Free for everyone!

Come to our talk tomorrow night on the future vision for our community! Doors open 7 PM! Royal British Legion, Hall Croft, Beeston.

In case you missed it, our very own Christy Tang appeared on Notts TV this week, talking about the upcoming Oriental Calligraphy Workshop! Watch from 30:14. nottstv.com/programme/no...

Enhance your mental well-being and focus while immersing in Asian culture! Join our *Oriental Calligraphy Taster Session* on October 12th, organized by Beeston & District Civic Society and Hong Kong Notts. Don't miss out—register now: forms.gle/U1Apwkh4rqcW...

Enhance your mental well-being and focus while immersing in Asian culture! Join our *Oriental Calligraphy Taster Session* on October 12th, organized by Beeston & District Civic Society and Hong Kong Notts. Don't miss out—register now: forms.gle/U1Apwkh4rqcW...