Speaker Meeting Report: David Firth on the Flamborough Waterworks
David and Lindsey Firth delighted the Society with a talk on their ambitious refurbishment project- the Flamborough Waterworks. They deservedly won the IStructE Yorkshire Hub awards 2025 - Best overall project award, in celebration of the waterworks' transformation and innovative design. This was an extremely interesting talk telling us about the transformation from a waterworks […]
Speaker Meeting Report: Sarah Berrey, helm of Bridlington Lifeboat
On Tuesday 14 October 2025, the Society was delighted to receive a presentation by Sarah Berrey, the helm for the Bridlington lifeboat crew, RNLI. Sarah was joined by Bob Taylor for their powerpoint presentation and talk.Sarah shared with us her experiences and the training involved. She has been a crew member for 7 years and […]
Speaker Meeting Report: ERYC Conservation Team
On the 10th September our Speaker Meetings restarted for the new season. Andrew Uttley & Megan O’Mara, both of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, gave a fantastic and informative presentation telling us all about the work of the Conservation team. We had a very interesting Q&A session. Attendees asked about Bradford Council redeveloping land for […]
Speaker Meeting Report- King Charles III England Coast Path
On the 13th May 2025, the Society received a fascinating talk by Edith Denton, Senior Countryside Access Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Edith's talk focused on the King Charles III England Coast Path. As the Senior Countryside Officer for the ERYC. Edith is responsible for the 91 mile East Yorkshire Coast section of the […]
Speaker Meeting Report- The Halifax Spinning Mill
On the 8th April 2025 the Bridlington and District Civic Society were treated to a fascinating talk and demonstration by Paul Crookes of the Halifax Spinning Mill. Paul has 40 years experience in the textile industry and runs the Halifax Spinning Mill, currently located on the Carnaby Industrial Estate, Lancaster Road, near Bridlington. He shared […]
Speaker Meeting Report- Health Forum
The Bridlington & District Civic Society held an interesting talk with members of the Health Forum in Bridlington on the 11th March 2025. After a brief introduction of how the forum was set up and why, Dr Clark, a retired GP of Bridlington, introduced members representing the Forum. These are retired professionals in our area […]
Civil Meeting- March 2025
On Wednesday 19th March 2025, BDCS Members were treated to a buffet lunch at The Bosville Arms, Rudston, and a talk by Derek Megginson on Cathedral Architecture. Derek has cycled to all 42 cathedrals and shared his insights and expertise with us, giving us a fascinating talk accompanied by a slide presentation.