Chelmsford Civic Society
Chelmsford Civic Society aims to stimulate public interest in, and appreciation and care of, the history, appearance and character of Chelmsford.
“Mindful of Chelmsford’s Heritage and Shaping its Future”
Chelmsford Civic Society was formed in 1962 by Chelmsford's former mayor Jean Roberts. Jean at the grand age of 99 is still actively involved in the society. The aims of Chelmsford Civic Society is to stimulate public interest in, and appreciation and care of, the history, appearance and character of Chelmsford. Do you care about:
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21/07/2024
Heritage Open Days 2024
Nearly 150 tickets booked in the first few days, check out the events here www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk
Don't forget to enter our photo competition Heritage with Water, the photo can be from anywhere in Essex. A prize of £100 Arts Place voucher for the winner of each age category. and best photos will be on display in High Chelmer.
17/07/2024
The day has arrived, Chelmsford, Civic Society are pleased to release the events for Heritage Open Days 2024! All events are FREE to enter, we have 25 live events and 10 films for you! We have some brand new events and some firm favourites from previous years!
Booking details are on www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk, we do ask that if for some reason you cannot attend please cancel via Eventbrite or email [email protected] to cancel to enable someone else to book in your place.
We hope you enjoy this years festival!
08/07/2024
We have a few spaces for this talk tomorrow evening, please email [email protected] to book!
28/06/2024
More filming today for Chelmsford Heritage Open Days, this time on the roof of the Quadrant in Moulsham Street. Making these films gets us to some different places!
26/06/2024
Our next talk is all about JAM!
26/06/2024
If you are a teacher or involved in a a school please share this with them, also for individuals on two painting sessions in September!
25/06/2024
Our next talk on the 9th July is on the History of Tiptree Jam with Nick Wickenden, please email [email protected] to book!
19/06/2024
For this years Heritage Open Days we are creating a rock snake, to give schools, nurseries and other groups... plenty of time before the school holidays we are releasing the details earlier than the other events! Of course you can also visit the park for our painting sessions in September too!
10/06/2024
Just over a week to go until our high street walk. Email [email protected] to book!
06/06/2024
At Volfest in the High Street!
03/06/2024
Our Heritage Open Days photo competition is back this year! Best images will be displayed during the festival at High Chelmer! Please make sure images are large enough to print at A3.
28/05/2024
Our next event is a walk!
19/05/2024
For Concrete Canvas 2024 in Chelmsford City Centre, Chelmsford Civic Society commissioned an artwork dedicated to John Johnson, the architect behind the original stone bridge and the Shire Hall. We have created this film to tell John Johnson's story along with the story of the artwork. A big thank you to Andy Downes for the fantastic art piece. Film made by Chelmsford Civic Society and narrated by Alan Pamphilon.
John Johnson Portrait for Concrete Canvas 2024 in Chelmsford City Centre For Concrete Canvas 2024 in Chelmsford City Centre, Chelmsford Civic Society commissioned an artwork dedicated to John Johnson, the architect behind the orig...
18/05/2024
The start of our Concrete Canvas artwork!
13/05/2024
We still have spaces for this walking tour next week. Please email [email protected] to book you space.
27/04/2024
28/03/2024
Radio Caroline made its first unauthorised broadcast from a pirate radio ship off the coast of Essex 60 years ago today. Here is a podcast from DJ Ray Clarke from Heritage Open Days last year.
A Brief History of Radio Caroline Podcast by Ray Clarke for Heritage Open Days Chelmsford 2023 DJ Ray Clarke tells about the history of radio Caroline. Ray is the author of the book Radio Caroline the Boat that Rocked and relays the story of how the st...
15/03/2024
Our next talk with
Volunteers Required
Heritage Open Days is a national festival of free events all over the country. We run the Chelmsford segment via our charity - Chelmsford Civic Society.
We are looking for a handful of volunteers to brainstorm ideas for events for this years Heritage Open Days. Must have an interest in local history and any ages welcome but we have a particular requirement for young adults to assist with ideas to target the interest of their age group.
All meetings will take place on Zoom and it would be an hour every 2 weeks for 6 weeks. When the brainstorming is complete there is also an opportunity to arrange an event or help with other events but this is of course optional.
If this is of interest please email [email protected]
28/02/2024
Our next talk is combined with our AGM.
20/02/2024
We have spaces on this for a week today, email to book your place.
21/11/2023
Our last event for the year!
11/11/2023
Fingers crossed for a new use for the Shire Hall!
07/11/2023
Half gone, half to go!
02/11/2023
17/10/2023
Here is the review film for the Heritage Through the Arts Day on 16th Septmeber.
Heritage Through the Arts 2023 - A Part of the Heritage Open Days Festival for Chelmsford A short film capturing the Heritage Through the Arts Day in Tindal Square as a part of Heritage Open Days for Chelmsford. A huge thank you to National Lotter...
03/10/2023
Free tree giveaway for Chelmsford residents Chelmsford City Council is giving away 1,000 trees to Chelmsford residents this winter. This is part of the ‘Space to thrive’ campaign to give the nature on our doorsteps a helping hand to flourish.
A short video made by Richard Hyland, one of the Galleywood Heritage Centre's trustees of the walk for Heritage Open Days.
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