Bristol

Member of the Alpine Garden Society Grouping

Member of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends Grouping

Member of BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT Grouping

Member of the Bristol & Avon Family History Society Grouping

'Based in the South West of the UK, BAS is run by amateur astronomers as a non-profit making educational charity ... We are dedicated to exploring and explaining the splendours of the night sky and all aspects of astronomy for both our members and the public through regular outreach. With over 120 members we are one of the most active Societies in the UK. We organise weekly talks and meetings throughout most of the year given by a mixture of professional and amateur astronomers and local members.'

Member of the Avon Beekeepers Association Grouping

Member of the British Dowsers Grouping

'An annual celebration of the creative word in Bristol. The festival is organised by a voluntary community group.' Normally held October.

Member of the Alliance Française de Londres Grouping.

'A partnership organisation that explores the key issues of our time through the arts and sciences. At the heart of our work are ideas ... Our year-round events programme is a mixture of online and "in real life" and continues to feature writers and thinkers from all over the world.'

Member of The Inter Faith Network for the UK Grouping

'Celebrates the past, present and future of our city through a programme of quality events and innovative, one-off experiences. For one weekend in September, the Festival gives citizens the keys to the city with hands-on workshops, talks and expert-led tours. Working with some of the world’s brightest architectural and engineering firms and resident Bristol historians, we reinvigorate our city’s iconic landmarks and uncover access to it’s forgotten spaces.'

Member of the Photographic Societies - Avon Grouping

Member of The Quilters' Guild Grouping

Member of the Skeptics in the Pub Grouping

Member of the BCSS - 7 South West England Grouping

 Member of the British Horological Institute Grouping

Member of the Butterfly Conservation Grouping

Monthly morning Public Lectures which are 'open to anyone with an interest in depth psychology and aim to make the original ideas of Jung more widely accessible and to provide a friendly and informal forum for the ongoing development of Analytical Psychology. The organising committee needs and encourages the support of interested individuals who wish to play an active part in shaping the future of this lecture series. Attending the lectures is an important first step in this direction'.

Member of the Christians in Science Grouping

Member of The Quilters' Guild Grouping

'Founded in 1996, Design West is a centre of excellence for design & placemaking. Our mission is to inspire the public, politicians & professionals across the built environment to design, better, healthier, places to live, work & relax. We learn from our heritage to build our future.'

Member of the Photographic Societies - Avon Grouping

Founded 1998:  'Aims to offer at least six lectures a year between October and June., with an emphasis on ancient Egypt, but there may also be talks on more modern topics, as well as people associated with the country and its exploration ... Attendance for Members is free, and they will automatically receive links at least a week before each lecture takes place ... Tickets for non-members ... will be made available via Eventbrite on the same timescale'.

Member of the Ffestiniog Railway Society Grouping

Member of the Great Western Society Grouping

Member of the Historical Association Grouping

Member of the Historical Model Railway Society Grouping

Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - Avon Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Avon Grouping

Member of the Local History Societies - Avon Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Avon Grouping

'LYRA is the annual Bristol Poetry Festival. Lyra is a festival which brings together local, national and international poets and speakers, representing Bristol as a centre of world class poetry and booking artists from across the UK and world. Our aim is to showcase poetry in the widest range of forms possible, including poetry readings, slam competitions, poetry film screenings, poetic walking tours, digital media, discussion panels, open mics, lectures and more.' Normally held Late March - Early April.

Member of the National Trust Support Grouping

Member of the Photographic Societies - Avon Grouping

Founded 1986 with a Purpose described as 'the advancement of education by the teaching of all subjects concomitant with a comprehensive and liberal education for the development of self-determined, rational, integral and versatile individuals' ... 'The Trustees take the view that the best way to fulfil this purpose is through the promulgation of the philosophy which formed the basis of Western civilisation, and which can be seen in various forms around the world whenever individuals and their societies seek the highest truths and the fullest and most beautiful expression of such truths in all areas of human life.'

Member of the Richard III Society Grouping

Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society Grouping

'Each year, the Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy hosts an Annual Public Lecture examining a topic or idea from an analytic perspective. In addition to our Annual Lecture, we regularly host clinical seminars, study days and fundraising events.'

Member of The Arts Society - 7 South West England Grouping

Member of the Theosophical Society in England (and Wales) Grouping

'Our public events are open to all - students, staff, alumni and the wider community.'

'The University of Bristol Botanic Garden was established in 1882. Since opening, we have moved location three times ... Visit our unique plant collections and glasshouses. With over 4,500 species of plants, our beautiful displays are designed to tell the story of plant evolution ... The Association of Friends of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden was founded in 1975 to support the work and development of the Botanic Garden ... A vital aspect of the Friends’ role is to stimulate interest in the Garden through a variety of events and activities.'

The Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS) provides a unique opportunity to hear about challenges and decisions being made at the highest level of strategic leadership by high-profile industry experts from across the country.

'Since 1987 Wilderness Lectures has brought to Bristol the best and most exciting adventure lecturers around. All are all widely travelled explorers and leaders at their own activity. They range from world-famous individuals to lesser-known adventurers but all are united in wonderful pictures and great stories from adventures all over the world.'

Member of the World Ship Society Grouping