Speaker Meeting Report: John Walker's Trip Down Memory LaneNew!!
We had a very successful and relaxing ‘Trip Down Memory Lane’ with John Walker, last night at our regular meeting place ‘North Bridlington Library’. Our local historian John, did not disappoint with his picture presentation of Bridlington from the early 1800’s onwards and as always well supported, conversation flowed over tea and coffee afterwards with […]
Bulletin- March 2026
Our monthly news bulletin for March 2026 is now available to view and download below (pdf format).
Civil Society- Visit to the Coastguard Station
To Search. To Rescue. To Save. Society members enjoyed a very popular 'civil outing' to the Coastguard Station on Limekiln Lane, Bridlington. Bev Allen, Manager of the Humber Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), introduced us to the team, who explained how their operations work. We learned about the different types of distress signals used at […]
Speaker Meeting Report: Paul Schofield on Beverley
The Civic Society talk from Paul did not disappoint. With a PowerPoint presentation, the tour around the ancient town of Beverley was fascinating. He told us that beavers once inhabited the river—hence the town’s name—and shared the history not only of the Minster and St Mary’s Church, but also of other ancient buildings, the famous […]
Bulletin- February 2026
Our monthly news bulletin for February 2026 is now available to view and download below (pdf format).
Civil Society- Visit to Bridlington North Library
On the 30th January 2026, Society members had a fabulous talk and tour with Sophie at North Bridlington Library, located on Martongate, Bridlington. The Library service is managed by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the North Bridlington Library had recently received a refurbishment thanks to a £250,000 government grant.Sophie told us all about […]
Speaker Meeting Report: Stephen Carvill on his Work
Our latest Bridlington & District Civic Society talk welcomed Bridlington’s own artist and sculptor, Stephen Carvill whose creativity has shaped some of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. It was a captivating evening as Stephen shared the story of his artistic journey. He spoke about where he began, the influences that sparked his imagination, and the […]
Bulletin- January 2026
Our monthly news bulletin for January 2026 is now available to view and download below (pdf format).
Speaker Meeting Report: Inspector Ian Foster
The Society and guests received an insightful talk this December from Inspector Ian Foster, Humberside Police, on the Clear Hold Build initiative. Clear Hold Build is a framework to remove criminality and crime threats to a neighbourhood, and it also involves partners and the community in delivering and sustaining reductions in serious crime. Despite the […]
Bulletin- December 2025
Our monthly news bulletin for December 2025 is now available to view and download below (pdf format).