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.
Barr and Grosvenor Foundry Site Visit - 11am - 12:30pm - 22nd April 2026
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Barr & Grosvenor Foundry. It is one of Britain’s last foundries and specialises in the production of cast iron artefacts for the heritage community.
We will be visiting on a working day when the furnace will be working and we will be able to see the furnace being tapped and the molten metal being transported across the foundry to the casting floor.
Also, during the visit, we will see various castings from previous commissions which will show the intricacy and variety possible with this process.
Visitors will need to wear strong shoes and clothing which is both warm and close fitting.
Group leader – Philip Adams (Trustee)
Host – Dominic Grosvenor.
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
Online Talk: Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
Online Talk
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
29th January 2026 – 7:30pm
Join us for an engaging Zoom talk on Thursday 29th January exploring the remarkable work and legacy of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), kindly delivered by SPAB Chief Executive Matthew Slocombe.
Founded in 1877 by William Morris and Philip Webb, SPAB is often described as the original “anti-scrape” movement. SPAB was created to challenge unsympathetic restoration and to protect Britain’s most beautiful and historic buildings, values shared closely by West Midlands Heritage Trust. Matthew will introduce the Society’s fascinating history and discuss the issues that continue to inspire and motivate its work today.
Click the button to book your place via Eventbrite.
Alternatively, places can be booked by emailing caroline.jonesclift@wmht.org.uk
There is a suggested £5 donation for this talk; payment can be made via Eventbrite when booking or by bank transfer to West Midlands Heritage Trust (Sort code: 40-52-40, Account No: 00037743), using the reference WMHT SPAB talk.
Heritage Careers Fair
2025 West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair –
13th October 2025, 10am - 3pm
West Midlands Heritage is delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with @heritage_network_uk to organise and deliver the West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2025, as part of their Heritage Futures programme, funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Heritage Network, formerly known as the Heritage Trust Network, is the UK’s leading membership body dedicated to supporting not-for-profit organisations that rescue, restore, reuse, and manage historic buildings, structures, and places.
This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to work together to inspire and support young people, helping them explore pathways into the heritage industry and encouraging the next generation of heritage professionals.
For information about exhibiting or sponsoring today by contacting Hannah at hannah.tomlinson@wmht.org.uk
