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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
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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
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
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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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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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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T153020Z
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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
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CREATED:20230822T155642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T155642Z
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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:20260404T152931
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230916T153000
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SUMMARY:Walk of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Learn the story of Brierley Hill’s war memorial and the men commemorated on it.  Visit the Commonwealth War Graves and family memorials in St Michael’s Churchyard. Visit the memorials inside the church too in this wonderful\, emotional and moving walk.  Sensible footwear needed\, and be prepared for all weathers.  Booking required for safety reasons as there is a little bit of road walking to the memorial.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/walk-of-remembrance
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Child friendly,Crafts,Historical,Remembrance,Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T100921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T110104Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Sharing (Pt 1) - Brierley Hill Market - The Story Shop
DESCRIPTION:Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks\, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. \nPart one starts in the market and is based on stories discovered by local primary school children and with our addictive story capturers on hand to capture any stories you may like to contribute.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/phoenix-performance-pt-1-brierley-hill-market-the-story-shop
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Market\, High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance,Phoenix
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T155000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T101315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T110140Z
UID:863-1725723000-1725724200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Sharing (Pt 2) - Brierley Hill Library - Performance
DESCRIPTION:Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks\, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. \nPart 2 is a performance at the library\, featuring one woman’s journey by Lorna Rose.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/phoenix-performance-pt-2-brierley-hill-library-performance
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T182000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T102209Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Sharing (Pt 3) - St Michael's Church - Performance
DESCRIPTION:Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks\, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. \nPart 3 takes place at St Michael’s Church where lead artist Kim Archer will be performing a work based on stories collected at Oakfield Community Centre\, during an afternoon bingo session.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/phoenix-project-sharing-pt-3-performance-st-michaels-church
LOCATION:West Midlands
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T194000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T111646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T111646Z
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Sharing (Pt 4) – Delph Locks Stables – Performance
DESCRIPTION:Working with landscape theatre specialists Wildworks\, local community artists have been gathering stories from Brierley Hill residents to create multi-venue performances over a whole afternoon and early evening. \nPart 4 is led by Jake Oldershaw who has worked with tales of the canal and the surrounding areas told to him by walkers and visitors to the Delph Locks stables in July.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/phoenix-project-sharing-pt-4-delph-locks-stables-performance
LOCATION:Delph Locks Stables\, Mill Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 2TD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T135244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T102136Z
UID:802-1725911100-1725915600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Graves at Night 2 - Commonwealth Graves and the War Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years\, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard:  The Commonwealth War Graves.  The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them.  We will also visit the town War Memorial to learn of the fight to get it funded and erected\, plus details of the more than 300 names on it.  As a special added bonus\, participants will receive a copy of the 36 page War Memorial Centenary Booklet. Please note: YOU MUST RSVP to register for this walk – there are limited spaces.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/graves-at-night-2-commonwealth-graves-and-the-war-memorial
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Remembrance,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Graves-at-Night-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T135723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T165546Z
UID:807-1725997500-1726002000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Graves at Night 2 – Commonwealth Graves and the War Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Building on the popular Heritage Open Days Graves at Night walks held in the last two years\, this successor walk looks at some the most significant graves in the churchyard:  The Commonwealth War Graves.  The walk will look at some of the 21 CWGC graves in the churchyard and tell the stories behind them.  We will also visit the town War Memorial to learn of the fight to get it funded and erected\, plus details of the more than 300 names on it.  As a special added bonus\, participants will receive a copy of the 36 page War Memorial Centenary Booklet. 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/graves-at-night-2-commonwealth-graves-and-the-war-memorial-2
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Remembrance,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Graves-at-Night-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240912T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T142343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101610Z
UID:819-1726170300-1726176600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Graves at Night - the original
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of Brierley Hill through the stories of the people who\, literally\, made the town.  This guided walk is delivered after dusk to give added atmosphere as we walk around the graveyard.  This walk has “sold out” (there’s no fee for the walk) in previous years and has received rave reviews (blushes!). Bring your own torch – some are available to borrow\, but your own may be better and dress appropriately for an evening walk.  Remember there may be rainy weather too.  Good footwear essential. RSVP to book your place.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/graves-at-night-the-original
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Logo_Bottom_right.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T093226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101426Z
UID:845-1726304400-1726329600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Library - badge making\, old photos\, artefacts
DESCRIPTION:Have you visited our wonderfully refurbished library since it reopened.  This is your chance.  The building has been transformed and today it will be holding a display of its old photographs\, challenging you to help put together a jigsaw of an aerial photograph of Brierley Hill from 1931\, and gifting the opportunity to make a badge of your own design or using one of ours.  On top of all of that it houses the town’s local history collection and some remarkable historic artefacts.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-library-badge-making-old-photos-artefacts
LOCATION:Brierley Hill Library\, 122 High St\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3ET
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Exhibition,Family event,Historical
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Library-Entrance.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T094302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T102210Z
UID:848-1726304400-1726329600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Brierley Hill Market - 40 Faces
DESCRIPTION:Markets have been at the heart of Brierley Hill for almost 200 years.  Presently undergoing a refurbishment as part of the towns Heritage Action Zone with support from Dudley Council and Historic England\, the market has 40 stall holders – making it still one of the most thriving markets in the Black Country.  To celebrate its historic role in the town singer Natalie Knight and magician Thomas Dixon will be adding to the magic of the market.  Plus an opportunity to grab yourself a bargain from one of its stalls. \nThe origins of the market (extract from the Clulow Journal – available from the library) \n“A tall\, inoffensive young woman\, a stranger to us\, with a large white apron\, came with basket and stores. She also brought a small round table\, and placed it on the corner of the foot road at the top of Moor Street\, on the side of the Brickmaker’s Arms\, now a winery shop (actually now the site of the Moor Centre). Her first table was furnished with penny pies\, halfpenny cakes\, and half-penny long sucks. On account of the novelty of the stall\, she soon disposed of all of her wares to eager looking customers. \n“The next Saturday\, she came also\, with her dainties and white apron and white table cloth. This time she was joined by a vendor of fruit and other items. Soon these eatables were disposed of. On the third Saturday\, half-a-dozen vendors of different sorts\, were to be seen. Soon after that\, stalls began to be created and erected by our shop neighbours from and around the place\, causing a little jealousy to the High Street shopkeepers. So\, at last\, they nearly all turned out with stalls or tables\, well-stocked\, on a Saturday evening.” \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/brierley-hill-market-40-faces
LOCATION:West Midlands
CATEGORIES:Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Market-ww2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T143909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101347Z
UID:823-1726308000-1726315200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Ring a Church Bell
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it feels like to ring a church bell?  How do church bell ringers know when to ring their bell?  How many different orders can you ring seven bells in?  This is an opportunity to answer those questions\, to visit the normally closed ringing room\, and to have a go at ringing a church bell yourself.  Free “I’ve rung the bells of St Michael’s” badge to all who have a go!!!!  Each visit lasts about 15 minutes – no need to book.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/ring-a-church-bell
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ring-a-church-bell.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T144528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101306Z
UID:826-1726308000-1726317000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Have a go at handbell ringing
DESCRIPTION:When Tim and Jenny took over the bell ringing in the tower they found scattered around the ringing room a set of old bells.  Some were cracked\, some were missing clappers.  On others the handles had come off.  Supported by grants from the Fisher Trust and St Michael’s Church the bells were sent of to be refurbished…and then it was discovered that they were over 150 years old and made by the same foundry that made Big Ben and the Liberty Bell in America! \nThis is a chance for you to have a go at ringing these precious bells.  It’s quick to get a tune out of and a great chance to video yourself.  We’ll also cover the ‘tunes’ church bell ringers play on a Sunday morning.  Fun for all ages. \nSessions run for about 30 minutes.  No need to book.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/have-a-go-at-handbell-ringing
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Take Part
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Handbell-ringing.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101233Z
UID:836-1726308000-1726322400@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Former Library and Technical Institute
DESCRIPTION:Work is ongoing on this fabulous building.  Opened in 1904 as a Technical Institute\, Art School and college\, the building has some fine examples of Terracotta figures\, designed by Mart Masters Gibbons and Oaken.  Inside are tiles donated by the famous Gibbons and Hinton tile factory and admirable stained glass.  The outside of the building is being renovated as part of the council’s Heritage Action Zone project\, funded by Historic England.  Inside work is being done to convert the building to residential uses.  This is a super opportunity to visit the building part way through the conversion.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/former-library-and-technical-institute
LOCATION:Technical Insitute and Library\, Moor Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Technical-institute.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T092623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101205Z
UID:842-1726308000-1726322400@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Albion Street Church - Free to explore
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1882 this building served initially as a Congregationalist Church.  During the Second World War\, Brierley Hill’s Air Raid Patrol centre was located here.  The inside of the building has been extensively refurbished in the last few years and this is an opportunity to see a fine example of what can be done to adapt an old building for modern use.  A chance to explore and a historic exhibition available.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/albion-street-church-free-to-explore
LOCATION:Albion Street Church\, Albion Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Historical,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Albion-Street-open.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T170521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101133Z
UID:832-1726308000-1726326000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:St Michael's Church - Free to Explore!
DESCRIPTION:See inside the Brierley Hill’s oldest building (1765).  Now grade 2 listed.  Look around the church – the inside will surprise you –  visit the historic graveyard (self guided tour available).  Learn about the memorials in the church and admire the stained glass windows.  At the same venue there will be Stained Glass based activities\, Craft Book making\, handbell ringing and the rare opportunity to visit the bell tower and ringing room.
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-michaels-church-free-to-explore
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Historical,Remembrance,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/St-Michaels-open.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T092116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101056Z
UID:839-1726308000-1726326000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Crafting at Harry's on the High Street
DESCRIPTION:Free crafting for all ages at Harry’s on the High Street.  Jewellery making\, rock painting\, card making\, jigsaw mat and more.  All Free!!!  Woo hoo!!!!
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/crafting-at-harrys-on-the-high-street
LOCATION:Harry’s\, 65a High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Harrys.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T095040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T100742Z
UID:851-1726308000-1726326000@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:St Mary's Church - Free to Explore
DESCRIPTION:Don’t let this extraordinary building’s exterior fool you.  This is a gem of a building and a real beauty inside.  Pugin designed\, the building is home to some extraordinary artwork.  Heritage Open Day gives you a chance to tour the inside PLUS as a bonus\, the opportunity to listen to harp and organ playing by Helen Barley and Richard James respectively PLUS Helen has kindly agree to bring along some of her harps for YOU to have a go on.  How cool is that!!!  There will also be a mouse trail for youngsters and refreshments will be available. \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/st-marys-church-free-to-explore
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/St-Marys-open.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T225000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T144944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T102327Z
UID:829-1726308000-1726354200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Stained glass workshops
DESCRIPTION:Create a colourful piece of art to decorate your home or present as a gift. We will be working with acrylic glass to make designs inspired by the beautiful windows of St Michael’s church. This session is 16+ but younger children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.   Choose one session from 1000 and 1200.  Sessions last 50 minutes. \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/stained-glass-workshops
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Historical
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stained-glass-workshops.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240831T095520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T102252Z
UID:854-1726309800-1726315200@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Free Harp Recital and have a go at harp playing - St Mary's Church
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the talented harpist Helen Barley play.  The recital commences at 1030.  When she has finished performing Helen will be letting people have their own go at playing one of her harps.  An extraordinary opportunity. \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/free-harp-recital-and-have-a-go-at-harp-playing-st-marys-church
LOCATION:St Mary’s RC Church\, 26 High Street\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3AE\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Harp.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T115000
DTSTAMP:20260404T152931
CREATED:20240830T140849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T100910Z
UID:812-1726311600-1726314600@brierleyhill.net
SUMMARY:Craft Bookmaking
DESCRIPTION:Create a mini notebook bound in a cover of your design. Besides assembling the booklets\, we will be using a variety of carved stamps to decorate their pages with images in the tradition of medieval art.  No need to book\, just turn up! \n 
URL:https://brierleyhill.net/event/craft-bookmaking
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, Bell Street South\, Brierley Hill\, West Midlands\, DY5 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Historical
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brierleyhill.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Craft-bookmaking.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Sunter":MAILTO:tim@sunter.uk
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