Latest Past Events

“A BUS TO INDIA AND BACK” – A TALK BY PETER SYMES

Bristol Commonwealth Society 14 Whitelades Road, Bristol

Retired BBC film editor and director, Peter Symes, will tell the story of one of the first Duke of Edinburgh Award Schemes which saw students from the UK travel across land to India.  The journey, which began in July 1967, consisted of ten buses traversing many countries and offering an experience that would not be […]

BRISTOL’S HIDDEN GEM, A TALK ABOUT THE FOLK HOUSE

Bristol Commonwealth Society 14 Whitelades Road, Bristol

An entertaining evening getting to know the staff and history of the Bristol Folk House which dates from 1887 and is the oldest education centre in the city.  Your ticket will help to raise funds for one of Bristol’s most valuable and attractive resources situated just off Park Street.  You may even be inspired to […]

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT

Bristol Commonwealth Society 14 Whitelades Road, Bristol

We are very excited to announce our first classic movie night featuring two highly acclaimed films from the golden age of Hollywood. Take your seats in our exclusive setting for Laurel and Hardy’s “The Music Box” followed by the all time classic “Some Like It Hot” starring Marilyn Monroe.  Guests will also enjoy free flowing […]