What we do :
The Society holds regular meetings in local venues (see Events), holds exhibitions, and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. Talks on Brislington and its history are given to interested groups, illustrated with photographs from our extensive collection and we are also happy to support other bodies with associated interests (see Contacts). We would welcome any information, photographs etc you may have about Brislington to add to our knowledge and to record for future generations.
The Society meets on the last Thursday of the month, at St Cuthbert’s Church Crypt, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, commencing at 7.30pm. Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local interest. We aim to provide at least two Brislington-themed events each year. In 2018 the Society held talks on Brislington Collieries and the Engine House, Building Buses in Brislington, as well as ‘home-produced’ events. ‘Brislington in the 1960’s’ (a series of photographs discovered in 2012 and given to the Society) and a moving presentation about the effect of World War I on the village, which included photographs, letters and memories of those involved.
Annual Membership Subscriptions £15: free entry per event
Refreshments available
Upcoming Meetings:
2021 Events
30th September 7.30pm BRIZZ '66 – Finale Final selection of BRIZZ '66 photos introduced by J Rowe. Ten years ago the Society was fortunate in obtaining approx. 200 photos of Brislington taken in 1966. We have viewed many of these over the years, but this is the first opportunity to see and learn about this group of pictures.
28th October 7.30pm – 2019/2020 AGM The meeting will be followed by a talk from Jo Moore about Eastwood Farm, a local facility which may not be familiar to many people. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
25th November 7.30pm – 'It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' Talk by Mike Britton. This talk was originally booked for 2020, and luckily, we have been able to re-book Mike for this year.
The Society holds regular meetings in local venues (see Events), holds exhibitions, and assists with enquiries about Brislington and family connections. Members receive a regular newsletter. Talks on Brislington and its history are given to interested groups, illustrated with photographs from our extensive collection and we are also happy to support other bodies with associated interests (see Contacts). We would welcome any information, photographs etc you may have about Brislington to add to our knowledge and to record for future generations.
The Society meets on the last Thursday of the month, at St Cuthbert’s Church Crypt, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, commencing at 7.30pm. Meetings comprise a talk, which may be illustrated, by a Society member or invited speakers, on issues of general or local interest. We aim to provide at least two Brislington-themed events each year. In 2018 the Society held talks on Brislington Collieries and the Engine House, Building Buses in Brislington, as well as ‘home-produced’ events. ‘Brislington in the 1960’s’ (a series of photographs discovered in 2012 and given to the Society) and a moving presentation about the effect of World War I on the village, which included photographs, letters and memories of those involved.
Annual Membership Subscriptions £15: free entry per event
Refreshments available
Upcoming Meetings:
2021 Events
We are delighted to announce that we will re-commence meetings on Thursday 30th September!
30th September 7.30pm BRIZZ '66 – Finale Final selection of BRIZZ '66 photos introduced by J Rowe. Ten years ago the Society was fortunate in obtaining approx. 200 photos of Brislington taken in 1966. We have viewed many of these over the years, but this is the first opportunity to see and learn about this group of pictures.
28th October 7.30pm – 2019/2020 AGM The meeting will be followed by a talk from Jo Moore about Eastwood Farm, a local facility which may not be familiar to many people. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
25th November 7.30pm – 'It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas' Talk by Mike Britton. This talk was originally booked for 2020, and luckily, we have been able to re-book Mike for this year.
