Conybere Street in September 1960
Over the last 30 years the Society has grown from strength to strength and has a part-time Development Worker, Chris Sutton. We also have a Victorian Schoolroom, a fascinating range of publications, some interesting projects and active participation in local events such as Balsall Heath Carnival.
Our History Base at St Paul’s Venture is open to visitors by appointment every monday or tuesday by prior booking. Either email chris.sutton@stpaulstrust.org.uk or ring 0121 464 1890 to arrange a visit.
Our major current project is the Heritage Lottery Funded “Our Community, Our History”. This will capture memories of life in Balsall Heath from the Second World War onwards. We will be exploring the varied stories of those who came and made (and still do) their homes here. We are also exploring the varied food that has added so much to the area. We will also be looking at the history of the annual Carnival. If you have memories, photographs and favourite recipes we would love to hear from you at 0121 464 1890 or via the email addresses. Carnival Memories anecdotes have just been added on the “Heathans Remember” page.
Our monthly meetings are held at St Paul’s Venture, Malvern St. off Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, on the last Thursday of each month. The 2009/2010 meetings are all listed on the meetings page.
Why not come along? Visitors and new members are always welcome. We make a small charge for visitors.
The recent production of "Eclipsed" played to enthusiastic audiences. The play covered dark events at Soho House during meetings of the Lunar Society. While Matthew Boulton tried to keep things in order, it was his niece, Nancy Mynd, who solved the crime lying behind the chain of events. The play featured a large cast of Society members and friends, and included some marvelous songs performed with the accompaniment of Peter Churchill (who co-wrote the songs with Anita Halliday). Many thanks to all those who took part and to all of you who came along and supported us! Here are some photographs taken by Ian Edwards and Peter Cole. 