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SUMMARY:1940s Day at Brierley Hill Market
DESCRIPTION:It’s back!!!! \nBrierley Hill 1940s Day. Featuring\nMaggie O’Hara – vintage singer – at 1100-1130\, 1245-1315\, 1430-1500\nKatie Lewis – tap dancer – 1140-1150\, 1325-1335 and dieting with Roger 1335-1340\nKyle Evans – George Formby tribute – 1200-1230\, 1350-1430\nWinston Churchill speech – 1500-1510 \nPLUS best dressed man and lady competition – all day long – judging and results at 1515-1530
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/1940s-day-at-brierley-hill-market
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T080047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T080047Z
UID:190-1662800400-1662825600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Vintage Shop Display
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/vintage-shop-display
LOCATION:West Midlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T082400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155306Z
UID:201-1662804000-1662822000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Memory Bank
DESCRIPTION:Be part of Brierley Hill’s history. Record you memories of the town. Tell your story of living\, working and playing in Brierley Hill.\nPop in to Brierley Hill library and record your memory. Recordings will be transcribed and used to inspire more stories before being deposited in the borough’s archives for future generations to listen\, enjoy and learn.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/memory-bank
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
CATEGORIES:Historical,Take Part
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T101648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154742Z
UID:225-1662804000-1662822000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Dudley Society of Artists Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Come and view work by some of the most talented artists locally – portraits\, landscapes\, local subjects – something for everyone.  See one you like?  You might be able to buy your own original art. \nExhibition is in the community room at St Michael’s.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/dudley-society-of-artists-annual-exhibition
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T082007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154715Z
UID:196-1662804000-1662825600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:The Museum of Brierley Hill - Brierley Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Display of artefacts and maps from the library’s unique collection. Investigate the History of Brierley Hill! \nPlus – the town’s first crowd sourced museum … do you have any small memorabilia of Brierley Hill which help to tell our town’s story. Would you allow them to be securely displayed. If so please get in touch.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/the-museum-of-brierley-hill-brierley-hill-library
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T082716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T160453Z
UID:203-1662804000-1662825600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Badge making
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Brierley Hill Library and make your own badge!
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/badge-making
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T080250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T104512Z
UID:192-1662807600-1662823800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Vintage Car Display
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/vintage-car-display
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220911T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T090708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T090708Z
UID:211-1662890400-1662892200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Live From the Ringing Room - online event
DESCRIPTION:St Michael’s bells ring before service every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. \nWhat is it like inside the ringing room during each session.  This Facebook Live session will stream from the ringing room for the service ringing.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/live-from-the-ringing-room-online-event
LOCATION:West Midlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T102421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T113850Z
UID:229-1663405200-1663423200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Albion Street Church - exhibition\, tour\, refreshments\, family activities
DESCRIPTION:Visit Albion Street Church – a newcomer to the Brierley Hill Heritage Open Days festival. \n\nTour the historic church and visit an exhibition of historic documents and photographs\nFamily activities at the Storehouse – bouncy castle\, face painting\, Brierley Hill crafts for children\nRefreshments at the Faithful Coffee Lounge\n\nAll welcome!
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/albion-street-church-exhibition-tour-refreshments-family-activities
LOCATION:Albion Street Church\, Albion Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220908T095035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T095035Z
UID:285-1663408800-1663414200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Stained glass painting workshop  10am or 12.30pm - booking required - click rsvp
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand. \nUsing acrylic and pain this 90 minute workshop uses templates of St Michael’s beautiful windows to create your own stained glass! \nThere are two sessions: 1000-1130 and 1230-1400. \nChoose which one you are going to when booking using the rsvp button.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/stained-glass-painting-workshop-10am-or-12-30pm-booking-required-click-rsvp
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Take Part
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20220816T101844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T114437Z
UID:227-1663408800-1663426800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Dudley Society of Artists Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Come and view work by some of the most talented artists locally – portraits\, landscapes\, local subjects – something for everyone.  See one you like?  You might be able to buy your own original art. \nSee artists at work on Monday\, Tuesday and Friday. \nExhibition is in the community room at St Michael’s.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/dudley-society-of-artists-annual-exhibition-2
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230814T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T160014Z
UID:535-1694368800-1694376000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:These People\, This Place - art unveiling and documentary world premiere!
DESCRIPTION:View and celebrate four art installations\, using materials specific to the industrial/historical elements of Brierley Hill and a mini documentary exploring personal connections to the town. \nCommissioned by Historic England\, Dudley MBC and Brierley Hill Cultural Consortium\, a group of residents have created four art installations whilst exploring their personal identifies with particular reference to what brings them to Brierley Hill. \nFour groups have gathered to produce large scale\, 6 foot DNA strands incorporating: Steel; Wood\, willow\, buttons and leather; Glass; and hardware fabric and jewellery. \nA documentary has been produced to go along with the project and tonight will be the word premiere! \nHarry’s Women’s Discovery Group create flowers for their sculpture – recognising the agricultural past of our town.\nHow could any project about the history of Brierley Hill ignore glass! Not this one!\nOne of the DNA structures participants in These People\, This Place have been working with.\nPLUS  \n100 Faces of Brierley Hill…a chance to see the portraits of over 100 local people collected as part of the Cultural Consortium Programme. \n  \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/these-people-this-place
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Civic Hall\, Bank Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230911T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230911T211500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230830T090012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T090012Z
UID:652-1694461500-1694466900@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Graves at Night!
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss last year’s Grave’s by Night walks?  If so\, nows your chance to learn about the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who lived here\, all whilst walking around the atmospheric churchyard of St Michael’s at night!  Of course\, it might be cold so come dressed for the occasion:  sensible footwear\, torch\, dress warm and be prepared if it should rain. \nBooking is required for this event – click on RSVP \nTestimonials \nThis is what attendees last year said about Graves at Night \n“Our thanks for a fascinating walk. We learned so much on Wednesday evening about local history. Tim did an amazing job with details research of local events and people.” \n“I’ll be back … So informative. Thank you Tim.” \n“It was a really interesting walk around the graveyard. Learnt some new things about Brierley Hill.” \n“It was brilliant\, I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.” \n“Really enjoyed it.” \n“Graveyard tour was amazing! Thank you!” \n“Was very good\, really enjoyed it.”
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/graves-at-night
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230912T211500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230830T090346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T090539Z
UID:658-1694547900-1694553300@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Graves at Night!
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss last year’s Grave’s by Night walks?  If so\, nows your chance to learn about the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who lived here\, all whilst walking around the atmospheric churchyard of St Michael’s at night!  Of course\, it might be cold so come dressed for the occasion:  sensible footwear\, torch\, dress warm and be prepared if it should rain. \nBooking is required for this event – click on RSVP \nTestimonials \nThis is what attendees last year said about Graves at Night \n“Our thanks for a fascinating walk. We learned so much on Wednesday evening about local history. Tim did an amazing job with details research of local events and people.” \n“I’ll be back … So informative. Thank you Tim.” \n“It was a really interesting walk around the graveyard. Learnt some new things about Brierley Hill.” \n“It was brilliant\, I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.” \n“Really enjoyed it.” \n“Graveyard tour was amazing! Thank you!” \n“Was very good\, really enjoyed it.”
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/graves-at-night-2
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T191500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230814T112519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T095949Z
UID:519-1694632500-1694637900@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:The Brierley Hill Songbook
DESCRIPTION:The Brierley Hill Song Book. \nCome and hear Brierley Hill’s stories in song\, celebrating our colourful heritage\, present and future with Dan Whitehouse and the Brierley Hill Songwriters. \nAll of the songs were written around local characters and stories and include: \n\nI Don’t Want to be a Scratching (Marsh and Baxters) – not all the pigs wanted to be there!\nThe Waters of Brierley Hill – celebrating the Fens Pools and the local canals.\nThe Sun Always Shines on Brierley Hill – OK\, sometimes you have to look beyond the clouds\, but it’s always there – honest!  The song was inspired by the feelings of that first pint of. Bathams Bitter after a long hot day.\nThe Pubs of Brettell Lane – from an 1852 poem by Samuel Paskin\nDuty Calls – what was it like to be an ambulance driver in the days of Round Oak\nThe Wobbly Vicar – building on a story from the historic journal\nHope Pill – a song of optimism for regeneration in the town\n\nPlease book for this event by clicking here. \nDoors open 7pm\, music starts at 7.15pm.  There will be a short break for refreshments during the performance. \n  \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/the-brierley-hill-songbook
LOCATION:West Midlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230815T103034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T091418Z
UID:551-1694804400-1694811600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Visit a Bell Ringing Practice
DESCRIPTION:A chance to learn about church bell ringing. There have been bells at St Michaels for over 250 years. The present set date from 1899 and were one of the first sets of bells manufactured using the Simpson Five Tone method. This makes the bells sound much more harmonious. \nThe Brierley Hill ringers practice every Friday evening.During your visit you will be able to watch the ringers at work; learn how they remember different orders of bells; and view the historic peal boards in the ringing room. You might even get a chance to chime a bell yourself. There are two sessions\, one at 7pm\, and one at 8pm. \nBecause of the limitations of the ringing room only ten visitors per time are allowed\, hence the need to book. \nClick below to book. \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/visit-a-bell-ringing-practice-2
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230814T104531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T161546Z
UID:507-1694851200-1694880000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:100 years of Brierley Hill Market - variety show
DESCRIPTION:Singing and tap dancing celebrating Brierley Hill’s market history. \n\nTuesday 12th September – noon – Dan Whitehouse with the Brierley Hill Songbook pop up performance. \nSaturday 16th September \n1130-1600 Natalie Knight sings songs though the decades PLUS Katie Lewis\, tap dancer extraordinaire returns with four brand new routines she has created just for this event. \nGreat fun whilst taking advantage of the historic market’s fantastic and unique retail offer.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/100-years-of-brierley-hill-market-variety-show
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230814T114205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T114205Z
UID:527-1694854800-1694872800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Family Fun and Free BBQ at Albion Street Church
DESCRIPTION:A chance to look inside this church.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/family-fun-and-free-bbq-at-albion-street-church
LOCATION:Albion Street Church\, Albion Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230816T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T090304Z
UID:579-1694854800-1694878200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Badge Making
DESCRIPTION:Brierley Hill Library invites you to make your own badge! Creative\, therapeutic and all round just good fun. Design your own from scratch\, perhaps bring a photo of a loved onre or a selfie. Or use one of our designs. Fun for all ages.\nThanks to Brierley Hill Library for running this fun activiity. Drop in at any time.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/badge-making-2
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230816T163511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T154113Z
UID:580-1694856600-1694878200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Memory Bank and Old Photos Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Preserve your memories for posterity and gift them to future generations.\nThe library\, in its temporary home whilst improvements take place\, will also be displaying historic photographs of Brierley Hill. Perhaps these will inspire you to record your memories too! \nWouldn’t it be lovely to hear stories in orginal voices from 50\, 100 or 200 years ago. What was it like growing up in Brierley Hill? Or to work here? Or tales of what people did for fun? \nWe’d love to capture your memories to share on Social Media and to deposit for future generations in Dudley Archives. What stories would you like to tell you children and grandchildren. \nDrop in to the library in its temporary home at St Michael’s Church and gift your stories to future generations.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/memory-bank-and-old-photos-exhibition
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Take Part
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Memory-Bank.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230816T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T071010Z
UID:578-1694858400-1694865600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Teddy Bear Parachuting
DESCRIPTION:Sat 16th\, 0809: UPDATE: NO RAIN FORCAST FOR TODAY…WIND LIGHT AND IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION – SO THIS EVENT IS ON…. \nGive your teddy a treat with a parachute experience. Bring you teddy along and hand them to one of our organisers at the foot of St Michael’s tower. They will be given a treat of being put in a basked and pulled to the top of the tower. \nAfter having a parachute attached they will parachute gently back to the ground. Bring your phone to video this special event. Commemorative certificates also available. \nImportant note: Your teddy bear’s health is important to us. This event is weather dependent and relies on dry and calm weather for it to provide. We don’t want your teddy hurt or lost. Check on our website on the day! \nLearn more about our test jumps here.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/teddy-bear-parachuting
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Take Part
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230816T163511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T093235Z
UID:582-1694858400-1694865600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Chime A Church Bell
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard the Church Bells ringing on Sunday Morning. On a clear day they can be heard up to 2 miles away!\nThis is a chance to chime a bell yourself. You will visit the historic ringing room to be greeted by one of our ringers who will\, literally\, show you the ropes! You will also learn something about the art of bell ringing. \nUnder careful supervision you will then be given a chance to chime one of the bells yourself. Why not record it for posterity? Share your efforst with your friends and family? \nSuitable for ages 5 to 90…but be aware that to reach the ringing room you have to be able to negotiate an unevern stair case (sorry there’s nothing we can do about that.)
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/chime-a-church-bell
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Historical,Take Part
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230814T105635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T105736Z
UID:511-1694858400-1694872800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Crafting at Harry's
DESCRIPTION:Crafts for all! \n\nBracelet making\nBookmarks\nCard making with heritage photos\nRock painting\n\nPLUS refreshments available:  Hotdogs\, burgers\, cakes\, drinks\, veggie alternatives.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/crafting-at-harrys
LOCATION:Harry’s\, 65a High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
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SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Library\, Moor Street
DESCRIPTION:An extraordinary opportunity to view the inside of this landmark building in Brierley Hill.  The building served for 70 years as the town’s library and also housed Brierley Hill Technical Institute and Art School. Recent social media posts illustrate the many happy memories this building holds.  This may be the last opportunity to see the inside of the building before a new use is found. \n1904 tour \nTo whet your appetite here is a transcription of a 1904 newspaper article which describes the building at its opening.  The rooms and features are still recognisable today: \nThe new buildings are imposing block\, and constitute the finest erection in the urban district. \nThe only regret felt is that the structure is not erected in High Street\, but\, as was stated at the time the negotiations for a site were in progress\, it was impossible to obtain land in the main street at anything like the cost which it was proposed to spend in this direction. In one instance a sum of £3\,000 for an acceptable site was mentioned\, but this\, as well as one or two other offers\, were deemed to be far beyond the means at dispose\, and eventually the Bell Street and Moor Street site was adopted. \nThe buildings give the appearance of great strength and durability\, and are rich in ornamentation and most pleasing to the eye. \nThey have an elevation to Moor Street\, on the technical side\, of 95 feet\, whilst the free library elevation to Bell Street extends for a length of 54 feet. \nThe whole of the exterior walls are of best red Ketley bricks and terra cotta\, also supplied by the Ketley Brick Company. \nThe entrance to the technical school is in Moor Street and that to the free library in Bell Street. \nThe richly-ornamented terra-cotta around the respective doorways constitutes one of the striking features of the structure. \nThere are heavy semi-circular arches supported by ornate buildings\, and surmounting each entrance is an ornamental niche\, that over the free library containing a shield upon which is described “Libri\,” and over the technical institute is a similar figure grasping a shield with the inscription “Art.” These figures were modelled by Mr. A. Gibbons\, master of the art classes\, and Mr. A. Oakden\, his assistant. \nThe corner of the building is nicely rounded off by a circular window in each of the two storeys\, and above rises a fine terra-cotta dome of imposing proportions. \nThe roof of slate is bounded by an ornamental parapet wall\, and a turret of oak springs from the centre. The foul air from all the rooms is carried to the turret by shafts. \nInside the main entrance in Moor Street is a vestibule spanned by an elliptical arch leading into the corridor from which access is gain to the rooms on the ground floor. \nThe first of these – a small one – is directly on the left\, and is set apart for the private use of the master for interviews with intending pupils\, and other purposes. \nThe floors of the corridors are of Terasso paving\, and the sides from the vestibule\, also up the staircase and upper corridors are lined with a dado of fancy glazed tiles of green tints\, manufactured by Messrs Gibbons\, Hinton and Co.\, by who part were given as a contribution to the building. A special feature\, too\, has been made of the plastering\, to which reference has previously been made in our columns as the work has proceeded. \nThe ceilings and cornices are finished with beautiful mouldings\, this work being most commendably done by Mr. V. Lydiatt\, Dudley. \nThe room directly in front of the Moor Street entrance was originally intended as a cloak room for students\, but has now been devoted to clay-moulding\, for which no other room was available\, and cloak room accommodation will be made elsewhere. \nTo the right is the laboratory\, 41ft by 25ft\, which will be fitted up by Messrs W. and J. George\, Ltd.\, Birmingham with the latest and most approved apparatus for chemical\, physical and metallurgical experiments. \nAdjoining is the lecture theatre\, where class instruction in science\, languages\, etc\, will be given. Returning along the corridor and beyond the vestibule\, there is on the left a dark room\, which is let to the Brierley Hill Camera Club. \nThe other portions of the technical side are upstairs\, reached by two wide flights of stone steps\, bounded by an artistic iron balustrade. \nAt the top of the first flight of steps is a semi circular topped window with coloured glass\, 17ft high by 9ft wide\, the large centre panel bearing the emblem of painting. \nOn reaching the upper storey there is a ladies’ retiring room\, two art rooms run along the portion of the structure facing Moor Street\, and there is a third spacious room above the lecture theatre. \nAt the junction of the two streets is the committee room\, 30ft by 25ft\, where in the future the monthly meetings of the Urban Council and Free Library Committee will be held. It is intended to have this room elaborately fitted as a Council Chamber. \nDescending the stairs\, a door to the right admits to the reading room of the free library\, and from this by way of the vestibule inside the entrance doors the lending library is reached\, both rooms being spacious and light\, and\, like those of the technical school\, lofty and richly-ornated in cornicing and mouldings. \nThe entrance doors to the Free Library and Technical Insitute are of Spanish mahogany. \nMessrs. Skelding and Co.\, Dudley\, have laid the electric light fittings throughout and a gas service is also laid on. Under the lecture theatre is a chamber containing a low pressure heating apparatus supplied by Messrs. Jones and Attwood\, Stourbridge. \nCommemorative Tablets \nThree brass commemorative tablets were erected in the building\, one in the Technical Institute and two in the Free Library. \nThat in the Institute was inscribed as follows:- \n“This tablet commemorates the opening on the 15th day of February\, 1904\, of the Brierley Hill Technical Institute by County Alderman John Addison\, who was chairman of the Technical Instruction Committee from its foundation in 1891 to 1903.” \nIn the vestibule of the free library the tablet bears the following:- \n“This public library was erected by the munificence of Andrew Carnegie\, Esq.\, L.L.D.\, of Skibo Castle\, N.B. ; opened 15th February\, 1904.” \nThe third tablet\, which is in the reading room of the library contains an inscription as appended:- \n“This tablet commemorates the opening on the 15th day of February\, 1904\, of this Public Library and Reading Room by Mark Rollinson\, Esquire\, Chairman of the Free Library Committee.” \nThe key which was presented to Mr. Mark Rollinson contained the following inscription:- \n“Presented to Mark Rollinson\, Esq.\, by J. L. Harpur\, architect\, February 15th\, 10904\, on the occasion of the opening of the new Free Library\, Brierley Hill.” \nThe inscription on the key presented to Mr Addison\, who opened the Technical Institute\, was in similar terms. \nThe Cost \nIt is not possible to give more than an approximate estimate of the cost which the buildings will entail\, but roughly the round figure of £7\,000 will not be far from the sum involved. \nThe principal contributions are: Mr Carnegie’s munificent gift of £2\,000\, the executors of John Hall (from whom the site was acquired) £130\, the Earl of Dudley\, £100\, Mr W. H. Foster £100\, Mr. E. E. Cooper £50\, the Ketley Brick Company £50\, Messrs Gibbons\, Hinton and Co.\, tiles to value of £20\, Mr Alfred Marsh\, £20\, Messrs John Hall’s Glazed Brick Works Limited\, materials valued at £20 etc. \nThe Staffordshire Country Council gave a building grant of £800\, and in addition a sum of £300 to the provision of furniture\, apparatus\, etc\, in the Technical Institute. Both these grants are\, however\, subject to alteration\, and in the event of the ultimate cost being an increase on the original estimate\, these amounts will\, it is believed\, be raised to one-third each of the actual expenditure on the technical instate building. The bazaar which was held last year with the primary object of raising the money required for the site yielded\, with donations\, a sum of nearly £600\, and these items\, together with subscriptions of small value to those above enumerated\, provide a sum of about £4\,000. The balance required for the outlay will be the subject of a public load. \nCounty Express 20 Feb 1914 \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-technical-institute-and-library-moor-street
LOCATION:Technical Insitute and Library\, Moor Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T150000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day\, St Mary's RC Church
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to see the extraordinary beautiful interior of this Pugin designed church – it will take your breath away.  Tours available throughout the day. \nPlus: \n\n1030-1100 Helen Barley Harp Recital\, Helen will also let people have a go at playing harp during the day.\n1130-1230 Richard James organ recital\, and a chance to stand by the organist on the balcony whilst he is playing (children must be accompanied by an adult)\nMouse trail – every trail wins a prize\nRefreshments.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/heritage-open-day-st-marys-rc-church
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T150000
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CREATED:20230814T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T113014Z
UID:532-1694858400-1694876400@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:St Michael's Church - Explore\, take part\, enjoy!
DESCRIPTION:Visit Brierley Hill’s oldest building.  Built in 1765 almost all historic events have passed through this church.  There’s lots of things to do for all ages: \n1000-1200 Teddy bear parachute jumps from the top of the tower (weather permitting) \nHandbells 1030\, 1130 and 1230 \n1000-1200 Visit the ringing room and chime one of the 125 year old church bells \nBadge making with the library – all day \nRattle and Rhyme 1000 \nHeritage Poetry at noon \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-michaels-church-explore-take-part-enjoy
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family event,Historical,Remembrance,Take Part,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
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SUMMARY:Helen Barley Harp Recital - PLUS - have a go at playing the harp
DESCRIPTION:As part of St Mary’s contribution to Heritage Open Day we are delighted to announce the return of Helen Barley. She will be playing her harp in the church from 1030-1115 on 16th September. Helen has also kindly agreed to allow people to have a try at playing the harp after her performance.  This will be from 1115 in the Community Room adjacent to the church. \nHear Helen Play – how can this music not inspire you!!! \nhttps://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Greatest-Showman-Helen-Barley-4.m4a\n  \nAbout Helen \nHelen is a graduate of the Royal Manchester College of music\, later doing post graduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. \nHer work with a group of autistic children led mher to buy a small harp as an experiment. Both the children and Helen completely fell in love with the harp and so a period of intensive training followed\, including lessons from some of the country’s top harpists. \nHelen now plays with several local orchestras and enjoys singing at weddings and other functions. Her unique style of singing and playing covers many different genres of music\, offering a wide range of styles in my repertoire. Helen also teaches harp and is director of the successful 12 – strong Dudley Harp Ensemble.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/harp-recital
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230816T163511Z
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SUMMARY:Handbell ringing
DESCRIPTION:Fancy a go at handbell ringing…well now’s your chance AND use some very special bells.\nWhen the church bell ringing at Brierley Hill was revived in 2017\, ringers came across a set of dilapidated handbells in the ringing room. \nSome of the bells were cracked; some had clappers missing; many leather handles had rotted away. \nThanks to a grant from the Fisher Trust and support from St Michael’s Church grants were achieved to refurbish the bells. To our amazement it was discoverd that the bells were 150 years old and manufactured by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry – the same company that made Big Ben and the Liberty Bell! \nThe bells have been loaned to schools for Christmas activities and the song writers compling the Brierley Hill Songbook. \nNOW IS THE CHANCE FOR YOU TO HAVE A GO ON THESE HERITAGE BELLS. IN THIRTY MINUTES OR LESS WE THINK YOU WILL MANAGE TO GET A GOOD TUNE FROM THEM! You are welcome to use your phones or other gadgets to record your performance!!!
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/handbell-ringing
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Historical,Take Part
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T155642Z
UID:631-1694863800-1694863800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Richard James - Organ Recital
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the beautiful organ of St Mary’s Catholic Church being played by the magnificent Richard James.  Share a special sound that has been heard for 150 years in this beautiful church’s 150th anniversary year. \nAnd whilst you listen cast your gaze on the extraordinary artwork within building\, which rich symbolism all around you. It really is an eye (ear) opener. \nA snipet from last year’s recital
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/richard-james-organ-recital
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T151809
CREATED:20230817T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T082138Z
UID:585-1694865600-1694872800@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Poetry Walk and Workshop - Lee MacKenzie
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant poet Lee Mackenzie has agreed to work with Brierley Hill Library through the Poetry on Loan Scheme.  This session will allow you to brush up your poetry skills – even if you are starting from Scratch. Secure your place by clicking RSVP. \nLee is an artist and poet living in Birmingham. He works on interdisciplinary projects combining poetry and the visual arts. He has been awarded Arts Council funding for research into the practice of ‘Poetry Mapping’\, and worked on a number of societally-engaged projects\, producing commissioned work for The National Trust\, Elan Links and Multi Story. \nHis poems have been published in the New European\, Birmingham Poetry Literary Journal and Coast to Coast to Coast\, and he was formerly\, Assistant Editor at Neon Books. \nArtist Statement \n\n\n\nMackenzie’s work is a celebration of place. It observes the ordinary and spectacular occurrences that occur within spaces and travels along their interconnections tugging at absurdities\, revering fragility. Confronted with entropy and the numbing practices of economic growth\, his work reconstitutes the miraculous nature of the quotidian through the practice of mapping; where evocative questions and a sense of wonder are attached to location through a range of media. Through this process\, Mackenzie simultaneously reveals and creates layers of meaning which reaffirm our existence and celebrate spaces as places. \nAn audience faced with his work is asked to both reflect and act: to shed their day-to-day assumptions as to what is and is not valuable\, to become playful and child-like and to re-engage with their own process of attaching meaning to place. He challenges his audience to create counter- narratives and recalibrate their sense of happiness and the good. \nTo achieve this\, Mackenzie uses a qualitative\, poetic style in the creation of his artworks and encourages others to map their own worlds via slow engagements with their environments. This is mapping that reminds us what is it like to be the most clever and yet inattentive of animals; to invest spaces with our stories\, our hopes and our fears and to be connected to a pale blue dot\, too often forgotten. \n\n\n\nLee talking about his work. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/poetry-walk-and-workshop-lee-mackenzie
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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