What’s On

​Throughout the year, we offer a range of events for members and non-members. These include regular speaker evenings covering topical interests – for example we have included subjects varying from preserving the green belt to youth interests in St. Albans.   

There is an Annual General Meeting  when all members are invited to give their views on past and future happenings in our city.

The highlight is our Awards Evening where we celebrate best practice in current architecture and design – for both buildings and our green spaces. This is held every two years with the next one due in 2026.

Additionally, we have participated in the St Albans Residents First Weekend and Heritage Open Days, and arranged visits to other interesting and historic towns.

Upcoming Events

AGM

Date: 15 October 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

This year’s AGM venue is to be confirmed.  A social event will follow the formal meeting.

Past Events

In Conversation with Paul de Kort

Date: 18 June 2025
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Lower Hall, Dagnall Street Baptist Church, St Albans

Come along to hear the St Albans City and District Council leader Paul de Kort in conversation with Civic Society member Andrew Hill. We welcome this opportunity to hear more about the council’s work and the current challenges. We also hope to find out more about the draft Local Plan’s impacts and how the proposed […]

Civic Day

Date: 14 June 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: St Albans Market

We’re celebrating National Civic Day with a stall at St Albans Saturday Market. Please drop by to say hello and chat to us about what we do and why. We’ll be promoting the importance of a strong civic voice, locally and nationally, and listening to your views about what is important for St Albans. We’re […]

Pub Quiz

Date: 10 June 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Lower Red Lion, Fishpool Street

Join us for another of our very popular pub quizzes, an evening of good cheer and cerebral challenge. Take part individually or as a group – test your general knowledge and your local know-how. Minimum prizes, maximum fun and an opportunity to mix with and get to know other members £2 pp for members £4 […]

Clock Tower opening 2025

Date: 18 April 2025
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Location: Clock Tower, High Street, St Albans

Join us as the Mayor opens the Tower for the 2025 season. Come and see the new boards on the top which will be unveiled by the Mayor. Clock Tower admission is £2 for adults

Meet the Chair, understand your Civic Society with coffee/tea and cake

Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Location: Saint and Sinner, 16 St Peter’s Street, St Albans AL1 3LH

Join the Society Chair, Mary Conneely for tea, coffee and pastries, and informal chat about the Society’s priorities, activities and what you would like us to be doing.  To assist with numbers, please email chair@stalbanscivicsociety.com to let us know that you’ll be there.

The Role of Trees in Enhancing St Albans

Date: 20 November 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Cross Street Centre, St Albans AL3 5EE

AGM

Date: 17 October 2024
Time: 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans AL3 5BU

Join us for this year’s AGM which is followed by a social event with drinks and nibbles. The AGM agenda is available here The accounts for previous year available here

Contemporary Architecture in Heritage Settings

Date: 16 October 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Cross Street Centre, St Albans AL3 5EE

Events in 2025

Details of events appear on the left of this page.  This year’s programme includes speaker evenings, a pub quiz and events with a social element.

 

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Membership is open to all – to everyone who shares our aim to make our City attractive for residents and visitors.

The membership / financial year runs from 1st April through to 31st March but you may of course join at any time so don’t delay, join today!

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