Our Weston Heritage
A series of Civic Society talks by top speakers to raise awareness of Weston’s unique heritage
Monday 8th September 2025
The Winterstoke Road Bridge
Engineers, Octavius, are replacing Weston-super-Mare's vital 1943 Winterstoke Road bridge over the railway. Chris Hudson, Octavius Delivery Director for Highways, will explain the engineering behind this crucial community project and how they plan to minimise disruption and restore full road capacity by June 2026.
Monday 13th October 2025
The Western Forest
A talk on the Western Forest programme. Learn about this initiative's goal to plant 20 million trees by 2050, which aims to promote nature recovery, climate resilience, and community benefits in our region. Explore this vital project for a greener North Somerset.
Monday 10th November 2025
The Weston Fire Service - with a Fire Engine!
Avon Fire & Rescue share the services and response offered at Weston Fire Station
And they may even bring a fire engine! Unless they get a shout of course.
Monday 8th December 2025
The Civic Society Christmas Quiz
Pit your wits against quizmaster Alan Rice in the society's yearly festive Christmas Quiz. Take the opportunity to wind down. Unbelievable prizes will be given away to the three best teams.
Monday 12th January 2026
The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust - Part 1
In the first of two talks, Birnbeck Regeneration Trust archivist Peter Lander recounts the history of the iconic Birnbeck Pier, or, as Peter more accurately describes it, the Birnbeck Bridge. Peter celebrates the heyday of this well-loved Weston monument.
Monday 9th February 2026
The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust - Part 2
In the second talk, Peter Lander of the Birnbeck Regeneration Trust lays out the future for the Birnbeck Bridge. What can we expect to see, and will the RNLI be back on board?
Monday 9th March 2026
RAF Locking
Simon Begent from Locking Heritage relates the history of RAF Locking and its importance during the Second World War. Now redeveloped for housing, its contribution to Weston's past must not be forgotten.
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7.30 pm at Weston Museum, Burlington Street BS23 1PR
£2 admission, free to members
Doors and cafe bar open at 7.00 pm.