MARCH: Focus on architecture
SPEAKER: Architect Alex Whitbread
March 3, 2020, 7.30pm
University of Huddersfield, Charles Sikes Building, 78 Firth Street, HD1 3BN
In this joint Civic Society/University of Huddersfield Annual Lecture, Alex Whitbread, a partner with the award-winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, will review examples of current architecture and urban design in towns and cities on both sides of the Pennines.
March 3, 2020, 7.30pm
University of Huddersfield, Charles Sikes Building, 78 Firth Street, HD1 3BN
In this joint Civic Society/University of Huddersfield Annual Lecture, Alex Whitbread, a partner with the award-winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, will review examples of current architecture and urban design in towns and cities on both sides of the Pennines.
MARCH: Annual Meeting
Huddersfield Town Hall
March 31, 2020, 7pm
Our annual general meeting will be followed by the Huddersfield Civic Society 2019 Design Awards presentation and awards ceremony. David Wyles and Chris Marsden have judged almost 20 projects nominated for the awards. The general standard was outstanding and revealed a diverse range of structures, demonstrating that Huddersfield continues to produce some first-class architecture and respect for its built heritage.
March 31, 2020, 7pm
Our annual general meeting will be followed by the Huddersfield Civic Society 2019 Design Awards presentation and awards ceremony. David Wyles and Chris Marsden have judged almost 20 projects nominated for the awards. The general standard was outstanding and revealed a diverse range of structures, demonstrating that Huddersfield continues to produce some first-class architecture and respect for its built heritage.
APRIL: Spring clean-up
Venue: To be announced
Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19
Huddersfield Go To Town Spring Clean-Up.
Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19
Huddersfield Go To Town Spring Clean-Up.
MAY: Urban design workshop
Venue: To be announced
Thursday, May 14, 6pm
Workshop on Huddersfield's future development in a climate emergency.
Thursday, May 14, 6pm
Workshop on Huddersfield's future development in a climate emergency.
JUNE: Talk on bike-friendly towns
Huddersfield Town Hall
June 2. 7.30pm
Richard Armitage, FCILT, Executive Director of the European Cycle Logistics Federation takes as his theme Bike-friendly towns – lessons from Manchester and other European cities.
June 2. 7.30pm
Richard Armitage, FCILT, Executive Director of the European Cycle Logistics Federation takes as his theme Bike-friendly towns – lessons from Manchester and other European cities.
JULY: Day visit, Manchester and its Northern Quarter
Manchester
July 11, meet at 8.30am
Sited between Piccadilly and the Ancoats, the Northern Quarter is home to independent fashion stores, record shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the history and development of this fast regenerating area.
July 11, meet at 8.30am
Sited between Piccadilly and the Ancoats, the Northern Quarter is home to independent fashion stores, record shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Discover the history and development of this fast regenerating area.
AUGUST 12 & 19: Recycling Centre visit
SUEZ Kirklees Recycling & Recovery Centre, Diamond Street, Huddersfield.
Wednesday, August 12 & 19, 10.30am
Richard Armitage, FCILT, Executive Director of the European Cycle Logistics Federation takes as his theme Bike-friendly towns – lessons from Manchester and other European cities.
Wednesday, August 12 & 19, 10.30am
Richard Armitage, FCILT, Executive Director of the European Cycle Logistics Federation takes as his theme Bike-friendly towns – lessons from Manchester and other European cities.
SEPTEMBER: 'What did the Ramsdens ever do for us?'
Huddersfield Town Hall.
Tuesday, September 8, 7.30pm
What did the Ramsdens ever do for us? A presentation by David Griffiths as part of the Huddersfield 2020 centenary events about the ‘Town That Bought Itself’.
Tuesday, September 8, 7.30pm
What did the Ramsdens ever do for us? A presentation by David Griffiths as part of the Huddersfield 2020 centenary events about the ‘Town That Bought Itself’.
OCTOBER: Jeff Keenleyside & Lynva Russell
Huddersfield Town Hall
Tuesday, October 6, 7.30pm
Jeff Keenleyside & Lynva Russell will discuss Greenstreams/River Holme Connections Initiatives and the Three Valleys Nature Park Proposals.
Tuesday, October 6, 7.30pm
Jeff Keenleyside & Lynva Russell will discuss Greenstreams/River Holme Connections Initiatives and the Three Valleys Nature Park Proposals.
November: Queensgate Market's 50th anniversary
Huddersfield Town Hall
Tuesday, November 3, 7.30pm
Chris Marsden talks about Huddersfield's unique listed building.
Tuesday, November 3, 7.30pm
Chris Marsden talks about Huddersfield's unique listed building.
DECEMBER: Christmas social
Head of Steam, St George's Square
Tuesday, December 8, 7.30pm
Chris Marsden talks about Huddersfield's unique listed building.
Tuesday, December 8, 7.30pm
Chris Marsden talks about Huddersfield's unique listed building.
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