The Civic Society celebrated Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a party at The Main Guard on 26th May. This was also a preview of this year’s current exhibition on Royal Berwick. Over 60 guests enjoyed a great evening with a delicious finger buffet catered by Susan Reay. Amongst these was The Mayor of Berwick, Cllr […]
Berwick Heritage Open Days
This year Heritage Open Days (HODS) will take place in England between 9 and 18th September inclusive and the general theme is “Astounding Inventions”. I’m not sure how we will fit into that at the moment and so, if anyone has any ideas, do let me know. Berwick HODS will run over the whole period […]
Is Berwick changing for the Better?
Reproduced from the Berwick Civic Society Summer Newsletter: download copy We regularly hear grumbles from those who are convinced that Berwick has declined from a previous golden age of bustling prosperity; they are convinced that nothing much happens except decline. In fact, Berwick continues to change a lot more than people might think. Gilbert O’Brien, […]
Events and Promotions 2022
Click to go to Events Calendar for more details This year‘s calendar of events begins on the 11th of May with a talk by Hugh Garratt on;“Change and Decay: Some Key Issues in the Conservation of Historic Buildings.”. Thiswas arranged by Brian Gowthorpe and it will concentrate on a problematic area whichoccurs time and time […]
Main Guard Party
There has been some delay in the printing of our Newsletter because of staff shortages due to Covid. However, we hope to have these distributed very soon. In the meantime, we should like members to know the date of our Main Guard Party on Thursday, 26th May from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. It will […]