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VE Day 80th Anniversary Event
The Civic Trust will be enjoying an afternoon tea whilst listening to Lilli De Caro 1940s singer Lilli De Carlo, Beverley Alexander – The 40s Swing Tribute Singer, and Expert Vocal Coach from Lytham St Annes who will get us in the mood for VE 80th Anniversary celebrations.
Join us:
Our next monthly meeting is Monday 14th April 2025
We are holding the meeting a week earlier than usual as it clashed with Easter.
It will be held in the Meeting Room, Holiday Inn, Talbot Road, Blackpool, on Monday 14th April at 7pm.
The guest speaker is
Bryan Lindop of Blackpool Transport Heritage Trams
who will update us on the heritage tram and Tramtown status.
StayBlackpool Trade Show at Norbreck Castle on 8th April 2025.
Blackpool Civic Trust will have a stand at the show and we look forward to meeting those who wish to discuss our work and activities.
Monthly Meetings are on the third Monday of the month at 7pm
Blackpool Civic Trust promoting excellence since 1975
Founded in 1975, Blackpool Civic Trust seeks to promote excellence and community spirit in Blackpool for people of all ages. We are interested in all things Blackpool, particularly its heritage and future for people. We have monthly meetings, visits to places of interest, and community activities such as Civic Week. We’d love you to join us.
Please visit the Join Us Page to become a member of Blackpool Civic Trust click the link below;
AGM 17th March 2025
A new committee was elected. More information is contained on our news page linked below.
Blackpool Civic Trust 50th Anniversary Dinner at the White Tower Restaurant 22nd January 2025
Christmas Carols with the Salvation Army Brass Band and Hotpot Supper at the Holiday Inn, Blackpool. Monday 16th December 2024
Blackpool Civic Trust had a very enjoyable hotpot supper and Christmas carol service at the new Holiday Inn.
The meal was excellent and so were the service and facilities. Many thanks to the hotel and its staff and, as always, to the talented musicians of the Salvation Army brass band. A truly enjoyable evening. And it’s nice to get a tram that takes you all the way to the Holiday Inn and deposits you there.
Robert Evan Mills Lecture with Guest Speaker Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA
Monday 18th November 2024 in the Louis Room at the Imperial Hotel
Every year we hold a special lecture called the Robert Evans Memorial lecture.
in 2024, our guest speaker was Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA, Professor of Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture and founder of Hodder+Partners a long standing and award winning architectural practice in Manchester.
His chosen topic is ‘Blackpool Town Prospectus: the value of good design’
Last night’s Annual ‘Robert Evans Mills lecture’ was this year given by Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA.
He provided insights to the scope and potential of architecture to achieve Blackpool’s 2030 Prospectus. He also spoke about two of his better known projects including the recent RHS Bridgewater Welcome Building which has many sustainable features.
Held at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool the audience showed their involvement through a range of questions at the end. Prof Hodder was presented with a silver plate in appreciation.
Photo: The Mayor Cllr Peter Hunter and Mayoress Anne-Marie Hunter with the audience at the Imperial Hotel Blackpool Louis Room:
Photo: Prof Hodder with Joan Humble, Margaret Moussadis, Nigel Patterson of Blackpool Civic Trust.:
Click here to read more on the News page
We’ve recently been presenting awards:
Blackpool Civic Trust Awards for Achievement in 2023
Presentations Autumn 2024
Best Community Group 2023 – Blackpool Freedom Runners
Best Refurbishment Award 2023 – Blackpool Victoria Hospital A & E Ward/Village
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Transforming Blackpool Award 2023 – Frasers/Flannels/Direct Sports
Transforming Blackpool Award 2023 – Highly Commended – Abingdon Street Market
Blackpool Civic Trust Awards for Achievement in 2024
We are inviting everyone to nominate a building or organisation for a Blackpool Civic Trust Award for achievement in 2024.
There are 6 categories which must meet the guidelines all listed below. The nominations form and guidelines can be downloaded in Word and pdf format. Work must have been completed in Blackpool in 2024.
The closing date for receipt of forms is 31st December 2024.
Note that the Open Spaces Award closure date is 31st March 2025.
Meeting Speakers for 2024/5
