Sunday 24 January 2010

Broadfield House Glass Museum/Stourbridge Canal

Broadfield House Glass Museum/Stourbridge Canal


Programme of guided walks - early notification for diary dates
Following on from their successful launch last year, 2010 will again see a series of walks exploring glassmaking and associated industries along the Stourbridge Canal.
'Jewels on the Cut' is a gentle stroll of around one and a half miles (plus return), taking in the historic glassmaking quarter between The Bonded Warehouse at Stourbridge and Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley. The interpreter is Graham Fisher, waterways enthusiast and outreach agent for Broadfield House Glass Museum. Walks indiated are open to the public (under 16's by arrangement) and private group bookings can be arranged separately. Places are limited; further details and booking via Broadfield House Glass Museum, 01384 812745.
Dates are:
25 April (Dudley Walking Festival)

30 May

27 June

25 July

29 Aug (Stourbridge International Festival of Glass)

19 September

RACE AGAINST TIME TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ESSENTIAL CHURCH BUILDING STUDY - SNOW DAMAGES CAMPAIGNERS EFFORTS

Members of St John's Church Preservation Group aiming to save and restore the historic Grade II listed St John's Church, Kates Hill are panicking as the harsh weather has stalled fundraising efforts and cost the group valuable fundraising time and money.