Kidderminster Town Hall

04/11/2024

Research volunteers needed!
‘A Journey Through Kidderminster’s Town Hall’ is a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are now looking for volunteers to get involved in research which will bring the Town Hall to life and highlight its fascinating history and heritage. It’s a great opportunity to help to tell the story of the building and artefacts ready for when the Town Hall reopens. Support and training in local history and research methods will be provided by Gay Hill, a semi-professional historian and Chair of the Wyre Forest Historical Research Group.

Come along to Kidderminster Library on Tuesday 12th November from 2 – 3 pm to find out more. For further details and to book a place please contact Jackie Murrall, Heritage Volunteer Coordinator:
T: 07818 506779
E: [email protected]

01/11/2024

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14/10/2024

Issue 3 Autumn 2024 of our newsletter is now out. For further information on our The National Lottery Heritage Fund Project-A journey through Kidderminster’s Town Hall, please see our website www.Kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund

03/10/2024

Kidderminster Beer & Cider Festival - Nov 7-9, 2024
at the Kidderminster Harriers Social & Supporters Club!

We look forward to seeing you. The venue offers a large hall and stage, good access, free parking and is close to the train station.

WHAT'S ON OFFER: a wide range of fine ales and ciders, craft spirits bar, good food and live entertainment.
DRINKS LISTS are now published on our website and on this page!

Opening times are:
* Thursday 7th Nov: 2pm-10pm (CAMRA Members preview noon-2pm)
* Friday 8th: 12 noon - 11pm (Live music in the evening)
* Saturday 9th: 12 noon - 9pm (or until the beer runs out)

The Entry Package for the Festival is £15. For CAMRA members this comprises £2 admission, £2 festival glass deposit and £11 drinks tokens for use at our cash-free bars. For the public, it's £4 entry, £2 festival glass and £9 drinks tokens. Join CAMRA on the day to enjoy the member discount.

The festival glass deposit is refunded if you don't want to keep it, you can also refund unused beer tokens.

You can save £1 on your Festival ticket by purchasing in advance here => https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/257/kidderminster-beer-cider-festival-2024

Further information on our Beer & Cider Festival is available on our website => www.wyreforest.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=221189

19/09/2024

A huge thank you to all those involved and in attendance at the Kidderminster Town Hall heritage event which took place last week at Kidderminster Library.

We had a great turnout with fantastic engagement from members of the public.

If you wish to keep posted or find out more on 'A Journey Through Kidderminster's Town Hall', visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter today.
https://www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/

10/09/2024

Come along to Kidderminster library tomorrow (Wednesday) if you'd like to get involved with the heritage project and to see the progress of the redevelopment of Kidderminster Town Hall.

04/09/2024

19/08/2024

13/08/2024

The Summer issue of our newsletter, where we keep you updated on our National Lottery Heritage Funded Project, ‘A Journey Through Kidderminster’s Town Hall’ is out now. Read the update on the progress of the Town Hall transformation and the heritage activities that are taking place before and upon its reopening in 2025. You can find both the Spring and Summer issues of the newsletter at
https://www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/

06/08/2024

🏛 Kidderminster Town Hall / Kidderminster Town Council - Heritage Open Days at Kidderminster Library 🏛

This is a great opportunity to find out more about A Journey Through Kidderminster’s Town Hall, a project funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Come along to find out more about what is happening with the redevelopment of the Town Hall and opportunities for how you can get involved.

We want to hear from people who have memories, souvenirs and photos of their times at Kidderminster Town Hall.

For further information follow the link below 👇
https://www.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/heritage-open-day-2024/

09/04/2024

The organ pipes belonging to the William Hill Organ at Kidderminster Town Hall have been removed and painstakingly restored to their former glory by Stephen Bellion Church Art as part of the 'A Journey Through Kidderminster's Town Hall' The National Lottery Heritage Fund Project.

Look out for further updates on this project on our social media.

23/01/2024

Kidderminster Town Council has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive and Responsible Financial Officer. Mr. Hugh Peacocke started in the post on Monday 15th January.

Councillor Juliet Smith, who chaired the staffing committee which carried out the recruitment process said:
“We were pleased that there was such a strong field of candidates who were interested in coming to work for the Town Council.

Hugh has a wealth of local government experience, and I am delighted that we have been able to attract someone of his calibre to become our Chief Executive.”

Councillor Helen D**e, Vice Chair of the Council’s Staffing Committee, said that the Council was looking forward to working with Mr. Peacocke and wished him every success as Chief Executive.

Mr Peacocke added:
“I am delighted to be offered the role. This is a very exciting time for the Town council as we undertake the transformation project at the Town Hall. I am looking forward to working with the Town Council staff and Town Councillors, the District Council, local organisations, businesses and those interested in the wellbeing and promotion of the town.”

23/01/2024

Community Events Grant Funding

Kidderminster Town Council, through Grant Funding received from Wyre Forest District Council, is looking to support community groups through the provision of grant funding for Community Events.

Kidderminster Town Council are delighted to announce that Community groups in Kidderminster can now apply for grants to help fund community events.

We are keen to hear from organisations that are looking to arrange community events with funding available to support these groups.

The Mayor of Kidderminster, Councillor Darren Chambers, said: “We are delighted to be able to make small grants available to help fund community events across the Town. Grants for large or small scale community events to be considered could include Food Festivals, Music Festivals, Celebrations of Cultures or Sheep Trail to celebrate the heritage and history of the town with links to Kidderminster being a market town.”

Applications for the Community Events Grants close at midday on Sunday 3rd March 2024.

For further information and application forms, visit our website: https://www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/community-events-grant-funding/
Email: [email protected]
or telephone 01562 732680.

15/12/2023

Exciting news on Kidderminster Town Hall Transformation Project.

Plans to transform Kidderminster Town Council take another step forward as the development contract is awarded to Malvern based construction firm Speller Metcalfe.