{"id":1639,"date":"2026-02-25T16:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/?page_id=1639"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:17:45","slug":"events-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Events &#038; News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"766\" height=\"460\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1648\" srcset=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ian.jpg 766w, http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ian-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/clash-of-empires-the-far-eastern-warrevisited-tickets-1980070340691?aff=oddtdtcreator\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/clash-of-empires-the-far-eastern-warrevisited-tickets-1980070340691?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\">Clash of empires: the Far Eastern War revisited<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian Binnie, BPHA<br>Monday 20th April, 1-2 pm  <br>Birmingham &amp; Midland Institute, B3 3BS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"602\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lampiere.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1714\" srcset=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lampiere.jpg 602w, http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Lampiere-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lieutenant Lempriere and his Parachute Queens <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard Albutt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghamhistorytheatre.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.birminghamhistorytheatre.uk\/\">BHTC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplesheritagecoop.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/peoplesheritagecoop.uk\/\">PHC<\/a><br>Monday 30 April 7 pm  <br>St Paul\u2019s Venture, Malvern St, off Clifton Rd B12 8NN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondsaturday.org.uk\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.secondsaturday.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cropped-bhsslogoresize-transparent.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secondsaturday.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BHLHS at Second Saturday<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday 9th May 11-4 pm<br>The Old Print Works, B12 9AH<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woodcraft.org.uk\/projects-campaigns\/100-objects-spanning-100-years\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"740\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Venturers-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"Venturers from Woodcraft Folk look up to the sky in Highbury Park 2021\" class=\"wp-image-1716\" srcset=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Venturers-1024x740.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Venturers-300x217.jpg 300w, http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Venturers-768x555.jpg 768w, http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Venturers.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woodcraft.org.uk\/projects-campaigns\/100-objects-spanning-100-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woodcraft Folk, 100 years &#8216;Spanning the World with Friendship&#8217;, in Birmingham<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday 28th May 7 pm<br>St Paul\u2019s Venture, Malvern St, off Clifton Rd B12 8NN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-13\"><ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"87\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PXL_20260331_122412529.MP_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Muhmood Tahir artwork based on Mick Turner photography\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/my-hometown-interview-with-the-artist\/\">&#8216;My Hometown&#8217;, Interview with the Artist<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-10T18:39:00+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 10, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">When we loaned Mick Turner photos to Local Artist Muhmood Tahir we knew we could expect something special, and last week he came back into &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/my-hometown-interview-with-the-artist\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8216;My Hometown&#8217;, Interview with the Artist<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"52\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Heathan-clean.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Heathan logo\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/the-heathan-relaunches-join-us\/\">The Heathan Relaunches, join us!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-09T16:48:30+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 9, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On Saturday 11th April 11 to 3pm we&#8217;ll be hosting a special free event at &#8216;The Mix Cafe&#8217;, Old Print Works, to launch The Heathan &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/the-heathan-relaunches-join-us\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Heathan Relaunches, join us!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"106\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Balsall-Heath-Station.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Balsall Heath Station on site of the old Brighton Road station\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/opportunity-for-balsall-heath-missed-as-stations-open\/\">Opportunity for Balsall Heath missed as stations open<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-08T07:57:01+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 8, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It\u2019s an exciting time for Birmingham commuters! We are finally seeing the re-opening of the line from Kings Norton to New Street, complete with three &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/opportunity-for-balsall-heath-missed-as-stations-open\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Opportunity for Balsall Heath missed as stations open<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"93\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Congregational-church-Moseley-Road-2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Congregational church Moseley Road\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/looking-for-the-soul-of-balsall-heath\/\">Looking for the Soul of Balsall Heath<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-07T12:16:01+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 7, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As part of the upcoming Balsall Heath Community Festival (July 3rd \u2013 13th), we&#8217;ve created a new map with help from Chris Martin from Footsteps &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/looking-for-the-soul-of-balsall-heath\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Looking for the Soul of Balsall Heath<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cutting a cake to celebrate in the old school hall\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/soup-stories-and-st-patrick-at-st-john-and-st-martins\/\">Soup, Stories and St.Patrick at St.John and St.Martin&#8217;s<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-18T11:02:11+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On St.Patrick&#8217;s day we ran a successful sharing event at St. John and St. Martin Catholic Church in Balsall Heath. It was a day dedicated &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/soup-stories-and-st-patrick-at-st-john-and-st-martins\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Soup, Stories and St.Patrick at St.John and St.Martin&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-17-081126-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/st-john-and-st-martin-in-changing-times\/\">St.John and St.Martin IN CHANGING TIMES<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-16T08:20:36+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 16, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Sharing event 17th March 2-4pm St.John &amp; St.Martin Church, B12 9RG Part of BALSALL HEATH IN CHANGING TIMES Snacks, films, photos, share your stories about &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/st-john-and-st-martin-in-changing-times\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">St.John and St.Martin IN CHANGING TIMES<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Scan_20260224-7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Danny Ryan (left) outside the Crown Pub Balsall Heath with a giant cheque\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/from-pints-to-pounds-the-old-crown\/\">From Pints to Pounds: The Old Crown<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-12T14:52:07+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 12, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Every local pub has its stories, but some are remembered years after, like The Crown on St. Pauls Road. While the building has since been &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/from-pints-to-pounds-the-old-crown\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">From Pints to Pounds: The Old Crown<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Charles-and-Diana-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer as re-created by Clifton Primary School. Prince Charles is Raymond Douglas and Lady Diana is Donna Titley.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:200px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"http:\/\/balsallheathhistory.co.uk\/changing-times-whats-next-for-balsall-heath\/\">Changing Times: What\u2019s Next for Balsall Heath?<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-09T12:47:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 9, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The &#8220;Changing Times&#8221; project is in full swing! 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