Stirchley Baths https://stirchleybaths.org A community hub in restored Edwardian Swimming baths Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 New Hire Charges from 1/4/26 https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/04/10/new-hire-charges-from-1-4-26/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/04/10/new-hire-charges-from-1-4-26/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:37 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3702 Hello

The Centre Hire Charges have been increased by 5% from the 1/4/26. New charges are shown on the relevant webpage

Hopefully you will think  they are still very reasonable but they have had to be increased due to the extra raised  cost of utilities

Thank you

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Stirchley Jobs Fair https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/01/23/stirchley-jobs-fair/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/01/23/stirchley-jobs-fair/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:24:51 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3696

Date for the Diary – Stirchley Jobs Fair at the Baths on 25 February 10am-1.30pm

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Welcome to 2026 https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/01/23/welcome-to-2026/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2026/01/23/welcome-to-2026/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:53:51 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3693

2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the refurbished Stirchley Baths Community Hub opening … and we’re still going strong!

Many of the groups that started in 2016 are still thriving like Karate, STELLA and Table Tennis with others joining them to make a very vibrant centre with activities for young and not so young as well as a venue for parties, events, courses and training workshops.

A special welcome to new groups for 2026

  • Social Table Tennis on Thursdays 7.30-9pm. All levels welcome £3/session.
  • C90 Community Chorus Group (closed group) on a Friday

We would like to thank all staff and volunteers (past and present), groups and users over the last 10 years for making the centre a much loved and vibrant community asset for Stirchley. Long may it last….

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Focus on Table Tennis at Stirchley Baths https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/09/11/table-tennis-at-stirchley-baths/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/09/11/table-tennis-at-stirchley-baths/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:06:29 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3682 The table tennis at Stirchley Baths goes from strength to strength since the building first opened in 2016.

There are 2 Community Table Tennis sessions held in the Main Hall on  Monday 2-3.30pm and Friday afternoons 2-4pm. Just turn up, have fun, get fit – all levels very welcome. Bats and balls provided but recommend you wear trainers. Only £3/session.

There is a also a Coaching session held on a Wednesday evening 7-8.30pm. Cost is £4/adult and £3/child (O12s only)

We also boast a very successful Stirchley Baths Table Tennis Club with 4 teams playing in the local Birmingham and Solihull leagues with a Club night held on a Monday evening.

Follow the club on Facebook @StirchleyBathsTableTennisClub

 

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10 Year Anniversary for Stirchley Baths in 2026 https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/02/18/10-year-anniversary-for-stirchley-baths-in-2026/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/02/18/10-year-anniversary-for-stirchley-baths-in-2026/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:02:26 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3671 January 2026 will be the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the refurbished Stirchley Baths Community Hub. The centre has been hugely successful and we would like to celebrate these first ten years with a series of celebratory events and activities for groups, users, staff and the wider Stirchley community.

We’re very keen to hear about the sorts of things you would like to be included in the celebrations . Contact us at stirchleybathsstakeholders@gmail.com  

Opening of Centre in Jan 2016

First Birthday Party!

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Centre Refresh https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/02/16/centre-refresh/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/02/16/centre-refresh/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:52:47 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3664 Good stuff – the centre is currently getting a bit of a paint refresh  thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Funding. The Main Hall will be done later on in the year. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused but the end result will be great.

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New creative classes at the Baths – ATHENA’S OWLS https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/31/new-creative-classes-at-the-baths-athenas-owls/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/31/new-creative-classes-at-the-baths-athenas-owls/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:52:25 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3661 Free Greek Myth Craft Workshops (Children 6+)
@ Stirchley Baths

Athena’s Owls is a series of free Saturday workshops with children and young families in 2025. The workshops will blend storytelling inspired by Greek Myths with practical and creative activities.

For the winter / early spring programme, they will run three indoor sessions with the wonderful Stirchley Baths. You and your children will enjoy story time inspired by characters and tales from ancient Greece, such as Icarus, Pandora or Medusa, followed by craft activities about the myths we will explore together. These workshops will take place 10-11am on the below dates:

• Saturday 22nd February
• Saturday 22nd March
• Saturday 19th April

You can book your places at: athenasowls-bmca.eventbrite.co.uk
Please note booking in advance is advised. These sessions are recommended for children age 6+ and they must be accompanied by a guardian throughout the event.

If you have any questions about the workshops or have accessibility requirements, please contact: oonagh.classics@gmail.com
These events are organised by the Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association and funded by the Classical Association.

 

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Upcoming Event – 15 March 2025 https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/21/upcoming-event-march-15-2025/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/21/upcoming-event-march-15-2025/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:11:52 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3651 The excellent local Stirchley Community Market (food and craft) are held at the Baths quarterly.

Their return for 2025 will be the spring market to be held on Saturday 15th March 10am-3pm

 

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New Hire Charges – from 1/1/2025 https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/20/new-hire-charges-from-1-1-2025/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2025/01/20/new-hire-charges-from-1-1-2025/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:32:33 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3648 Room Hire Charges and Weekend Private Function charges have unfortunately had to be increased as from 1/1/2025. A full list can be found under Venue Hire  but the summary is as follows:-

Main Hall

Community rate  Mon-Fri – £25/hr  Weekend £31/hr

Commercial rate Mon-Fri – £43/hr  Weekend £71/hr

Cinema Room

Community rate Mon-Fri – £22/hr  Weekend £28/hr

Commercial rate Mon- Fri – £36/hr  Weekend £50

Children’s Parties – Weekends up to 6pm. SPECIAL OFFER – 2 hrs for price of one

Main Hall – £71 for up to 2 hrs and £71/hr for every additional hour

Cinema Room – £50 for up to 2hrs and £50/hr for every additional hour

Weddings (11.30pm finish)

Includes Main Hall and Cinema Room

£1000 per half day plus £71/hr for additional setting up/ clearing down time if required

 

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Temporary Change of Contact e-mail address https://stirchleybaths.org/2024/09/08/temporary-change-of-contact-e-mail-address/ https://stirchleybaths.org/2024/09/08/temporary-change-of-contact-e-mail-address/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:17:50 +0000 https://stirchleybaths.org/?p=3626 Sorry – It has been brought to our attention that the hello@stirchleybaths.org e-mail address is currently not working.

For the moment if you are wanting to make a booking or  have an enquiry please use the following e-mail address – sellyoak@birmingham.gov.uk

We apologise for the inconvenience and hopefully will be able to sort out the technical problem very soon

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