Steph Clarke – Stirchley Baths https://stirchleybaths.org A community hub in restored Edwardian Swimming baths Thu, 07 Jan 2016 22:59:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 Today’s the day! https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/14/todays-the-day/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/14/todays-the-day/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:15:29 +0000 http://newstirchleybaths.podnosh.com/?p=1745 open(a)

The dust has all settled and paint is dry so today we welcome a few guests to officially open the centre.

It has taken many months to convert the old baths into the centre we have today. We’ve managed to pair modern facilities with the heritage of the building to preserve memories but in a space that enables us and you to also create new ones and we can not wait to see you here.

Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you that there are no days left to wait!

 

 

 

 

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]]> https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/14/todays-the-day/feed/ 1 The eve of the opening, Just one day to go. https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/13/the-eve-of-the-opening-just-one-day-to-go/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/13/the-eve-of-the-opening-just-one-day-to-go/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:15:27 +0000 http://newstirchleybaths.podnosh.com/?p=1744 OpeningTomorrow

Just like every Christmas eve and like kids in a sweet shop we’re all a flutter in anticipation of our grand opening.

Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you just how long we have left to wait.

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We’re very excited, we’re only few days from the grand opening. Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you just how long we have left to wait.

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We’re very excited, we’re only few days from the grand opening. Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you just how long we have left to wait.

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We’re very excited, we’re only few days from the grand opening. Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you just how long we have left to wait.

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We’re very excited, we’re only few days from the grand opening. Here are a few smiley faces from our preview open evening to tell you just how long we have left to wait.

]]> https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/09/the-final-countdown-5-days-to-go/feed/ 0 Official Opening Ceremony of Stirchley Baths – January 14th https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/07/official-opening-ceremony-of-stirchley-baths-january-14th/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/07/official-opening-ceremony-of-stirchley-baths-january-14th/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:09:36 +0000 http://newstirchleybaths.podnosh.com/?p=1777 Doors_Logo

This newly renovated and refurbished grade II listed community facility will be formally opened by the Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Ward alongside special guests. On the day there will be  invited guests from the community, city council and our fantastic contractors to take part in the ceremony.

Entertainment will be provided by one of our Selly Oak District Arts Champions – Birmingham Opera Company. Stirchley Baths Heritage Volunteers, History Group and staff will be on hand  as guides to show invited guests around  to view the heritage interpretation and talk about the development of the building from dilapidated swimming pool to 21st century community asset.

Refreshments will be provided by ChangeKitchen CIC who currently run our cafe.

This will be a great opportunity to celebrate the contributions made by everyone who has had an involvement in the project.

General members of the pubic are invited to come and see us and take a look at the facility from January 18th.

]]> https://stirchleybaths.org/2016/01/07/official-opening-ceremony-of-stirchley-baths-january-14th/feed/ 0 Installation of the newly restored Ticket Kiosk to Stirchley Baths https://stirchleybaths.org/2015/08/05/installation-of-the-newly-restored-ticket-kiosk-to-stirchley-baths/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2015/08/05/installation-of-the-newly-restored-ticket-kiosk-to-stirchley-baths/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2015 14:58:53 +0000 http://stirchleybaths.podnosh.com/?p=1220 If you were anywhere near the baths this morning you may have spotted our carpenters returning the ticket Kiosk. We visited their workshop a while ago to speak to John, the carpenter working no the booth, about what needed doing to it, and we were there with our camera again this morning to film the installation. This time we’ve done something a little different – here’s a time lapse of it being put back in place.

Hopefully we’ll be back on site in the next week or so to see it polished and then re-glazed to bring back to its former glory.

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Stirchley social media surgery
Stirchley Social Media Surgery
Free Social Media Support for Stirchley Community Groups and Volunteers in Stirchley.
Do you want to improve your social media skills? Maybe set up a facebook page or group for your committee? Start a blog for your local History Group? Or learn how to find people like  you on Twitter?
We can help you do that at the Stirchley Social Media Surgery.
The surgery is a free and informal way of learning the skills you want and we can tailor support to your needs.
These events will be held at  the Cafe P, 1464A Pershore Road Stirchley B30 2NT  on:
5.30pm – 7pm Tuesday 28th July
5.30pm – 7pm Tuesday 25th August
To register to attend visit http://socialmediasurgery.com/surgeries/stirchley or just pop along on any of these dates.
]]> https://stirchleybaths.org/2015/07/23/free-social-media-support-for-stirchley-community-groups-and-volunteers/feed/ 0 A behind the scenes look at the restoration of Stirchley Baths https://stirchleybaths.org/2015/07/01/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-restoration-of-stirchley-baths/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2015/07/01/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-the-restoration-of-stirchley-baths/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:30:07 +0000 http://stirchleybaths.podnosh.com/?p=1171 With all the builders coming and going at the Baths we thought it would be nice if you could get a flavour of what they’ve been up to behind the hoardings, so, last week I  went on site to meet with Senior Site Manager Tony Fisher.

Tony showed us around and gave us an overview on what it takes to restore a building as old as ours. I think I agree with him when he talks about the renovation of the roof, those lanterns are pretty impressive.

What do you think?

 

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