MARCH​​ LECTURE: The Eddington development

Architect Kristof Keerman

SPEAKER: Kristof Keerman of Stanton Williams Architects
March 5, 2019, 7.30pm
Oastler Building, Huddersfield University

Our programme of events in 2019 begins with this Joint HCS/ University School of Architecture annual lecture. Kristof Keerman will talk about Eddington, a new district to the northwest of Cambridge.
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Stanton Williams is one of a group of practices responsible for its design and construction and Mr Keerman is the architect responsible for the practice's share of the project.
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As a recent example of planned urban development and 21st century architecture, this should be an important topic to anyone interested in the development of our towns.

APRIL AGM + TALK: Huddersfield in 50 Buildings

Chris Marsden

SPEAKER: Chris Marsden
​April 2, 7pm
​Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

Architectural historian Chris Marsden is a former chairman of Huddersfield Civic Society whose interests include architectural ceramics, public art, concrete and town planning.

​His Master's thesis at Huddersfield University was titled: 'An exploration of the development of Huddersfield's 1970 market hall: architectural decoration with cheap greens; an architects dream?'

He will discuss the town's development through its most important 50 buildings, the subject of his new book published this week.

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MAY WORKSHOP:​ Huddersfield green and clean

Focus on the environment
May 18, 9.45am - 1.15pm
​Media Centre, Northumberland Street

Our workshop will consider the environmental issues that contribute to making Huddersfield a town to live, work and study in. The four themes are: Cherishing our green spaces, Improving air quality, Alternatives to the car, Waste and litter.
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Specialist speakers will briefly outline each topic before opening up the debate to members. 

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JUNE TALK: Consulting with purpose

Gideon Richards

SPEAKER: Gideon Richards
June 4, 7.30pm
​Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

Mr Richards is CEO of the renewable energy and sustainability consultancy CWP. His talk will focus on integrating electric vehicles and infrastructure into the urban environment. 

​Our speaker has worked as a management consultant on multi-million pound projects across a variety of sectors.
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His expertise in the renewable energy sector covers a range of technologies but he is particularly well known for his involvement in renewable heating and cooling.

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JULY VISIT: Sheffield old and new

July 13, 10am.
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Our visit to Sheffield will give members the opportunity to visit historic sites and new developments, including Kelham Island. Further details later.

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AUGUST TOUR: Johnsons Quarry

​August 13, 10am.
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We have arranged a morning tour of Johnsons Wellfield Quarries at Crosland Hill, Britain’s leading supplier of natural hard Yorkstone.

​Established in 1854, the quarries came into Johnson’s ownership in 1928 and were acquired by the Myers Group some 50 years later.

​ Projects that use the company's stone include Sheffield’s Tudor Square and ‘Gold Route’, London’s Goldsmith Centre and Birmingham University’s Bramhall Music Building.​

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SEPTEMBER TALK: Travel in Kirklees

Greg Marsden

SPEAKER: Prof. Greg Marsden, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds
September 3, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

Prof Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance at Leeds University, will talk about the future of travel in Kirklees and opportunities for improving the transport system.

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OCTOBER TALK: Building with stone

Graham Goldthorpe

SPEAKER: Graham Goldthorpe, stone consultant
October 1, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

Graham Goldthorpe, MCIOB, whose consultancy is based in Holmfirth, is a champion of natural stone, particularly indigenous materials.

His working life has been spent promoting the use of stone and trying to convince clients, architects and developers of its merits
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He will talk about best practice and key projects on which he has advised, including Buckingham Palace and the British Museum.

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NOVEMBER TALK: Legendary lensman

Helen Bray

SPEAKER: Helen Bray, photographer
November 5, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall

​ Helen J Bray is an award-winning portrait photographer who runs a photographic studio in Holmfirth.

She will discuss and show pictures taken in and around Holmfith between 1917 and 1950 by her grandfather, Harry Bray, the Examiner’s first photographer. 

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DECEMBER: Christmas social

VENUE: The Head of Steam, St George's Square
December 10, 7.30pm

Last year's Christmas social proved so popular with members that we have again booked the back room of this lively town centre real-ale pub. Expect genial company, lively chat and a short quiz about Huddersfield.