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River Severn Bewdley

A town for tomorrow, without forgetting yesterday

Bewdley Civic Society

Bewdley Civic Society was formed in 1944. Our main goal is to conserve the architectural heritage of our charming Severn Valley town in Worcestershire, and to encourage an appropriate and sustainable development of Bewdley. Our society exists to help shape Bewdley into the perfect place to visit, and to live. We continue to work on various local projects, of which you can see in the Our Projects section of the website.

We are a very active society and have achieved a great deal. We strive to be a non-political organisation and are very proud to be a founding member of Civic Voice.

If you would like to join us, please visit the Join page to complete our membership form. We are always very happy to welcome new members into the society.

Our Next Event
Summer Outing to Chirk Castle

Thursday 4th June 2026

Download our latest newsletter

You can now download the latest newsletter from the Bewdley Civic Society. Inside you’ll find the latest news, local history articles, community updates, and details of upcoming events and talks. Whether you are a member or simply interested in the heritage and future of Bewdley, our newsletter is a great way to stay informed about the Society’s activities and the stories that shape our town.

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Bewdley Civic Society Annual Report

ou can now download our Annual Report for 2025.
Explore a detailed overview of the Society’s activities, achievements, and financial performance over the past year. The report provides valuable insight into our ongoing projects, community involvement, and future priorities.

Annual Dinner

November 20, 2026
St George’s Hall, Bewdley

Christmas Lights Festival

November 21, 2026
St Anne’s Church, Bewdley

Lecture ‘’Further reflections of Dowles’’

January 11, 2027
St George’s Hall, Bewdley

Lecture ‘’ Seven Worcestershire towns, a redacted TV film from 1967’’

February 11, 2027
St George’s Hall, Bewdley

Lecture ‘’ A fascinating history of 70 Load Street, Bewdley’’

March 8, 2027
St George’s Hall, Bewdley

Lecture ‘’The Annual Ruskin Lecture’’

April 12, 2027
St George’s Hall, Bewdley

Annual General Meeting

April 26, 2027
St George’s Hall, Bewdley