Digitising Documents: An Introduction 19th June
Join the Worcestershire Archive team to learn how they digitise documents and get some tips for digitising your own documents at home
This is an informal workshop with the opportunity to ask questions.
When: Friday 19th June 10am-12pm
Where: Explore the Past. The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester WR1 3PD
Cost: Free
Spaces: 10 spaces available.
Introduction to local history research 15th June 1-3.30pm
This workshop will introduce you to some of the tools and techniques that you can use when researching family and local history.
The workshop will include some activities to get you thinking and help you explore some of the highs and lows of research. This event is aimed at anyone curious about getting started on local history research.
Location: Sacred Heart Church Hall, Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8AZ
There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
This workshop will be run by the team of Worcestershire Archives
This is a free event and is made possible because of the kind support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Willow Court Wednesday - Stitchworks 6 May 2026 10am-12pm
Willow Court Wednesday – Stitchworks
Come join us at Droitwich Spa & Rural Council For Voluntary Service for a fun-filled morning of crafting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We are continuing a previous session and helping to develop a community stitched piece based on the theme of home.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your artistic side and meet fellow crafters. See you there!
Refreshments will be available.
Willow Court Wednesday - Stitchworks 1 April 2026 10am-12pm
Willow Court Wednesday – Stitchworks
Come join us at Droitwich Spa & Rural Council For Voluntary Service for a fun-filled morning of crafting! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, this event is perfect for all skill levels. We are continuing a previous session and helping to develop a community stitched piece based on the theme of home.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your artistic side and meet fellow crafters. See you there!
Refreshments will be available.
Non-Designated Heritage Assets Learning Day
Wednesday 29th April, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Join us and speakers from across the sector to explore non-designated heritage assets. From planning complexities to community re-use.
West Midlands Heritage look forward to welcoming people from across the sector to our 2026 Learning Day: Non-Designated Heritage Assets.
We have a great panel of expert speakers and topics to make for a fascinating and informative day, which we hope will both inspire and equip you to tackle the unique challenges of non designated heritage assets buildings, whether redundant and requiring a creative future, or in use but in need of rejuvenation.
Confirmed speakers Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, Donald Insall Associates, Thread Architects, The Fox at Loxley and Wolverhampton Arts Centre.
Booking essential. Use the Eventbrite link to book
Agenda (please note this maybe subject to change)
9:30 – Arrival and Registration
10:15 – Opening remarks from West Midlands Heritage
10:30 – Caroline Kendall, Historic England: Researching local heritage lists and revising Historic England’s guidance
11:00 – Helen Ensor, Donald Insall Associate: Non-Designated Heritage Assets, The New Wild West
11:30 – Break
11:45 – Paul Jennings, The Fox at Loxley: Saving a village pub by turning it into a community owned pub.
12:15 – Rachel Haynes, Thread Architects: Conservation Principles in Practice
12:45 – Lunch & Networking
13:45 – Trevelyan Wright, Wolverhampton Arts Centre: Behind the Scenes
14:15 – Mandy Hall, Architectual Heritage Fund: A Funder’s Perspective
14:45 – Closing remarks from WMHT
