Below are some of the events we have undertaken.

To save on space we will only show a rolling 2 years.

2012

A presentation given by Keith Clenton on the streets of Birmingham back through time.  This was very well received.

We held a Meet & Greet evening.  Our photo albums and records were available for viewing; these proved to be of immense help to those researching their family histories.

2011

CENTENARY YEAR EVENT

The Group's final event was the unveiling of a memorial in the churchyard to commemorate those 1,000 + people interred and to mark the centenary.  We were delighted to see so many people come along to take part in the service, the dedication being undertaken by the Bishop of Aston.  A Commemorative Burial Register (1892-1911) was presented to St Michaels and a copy will be placed at Bartley Green Library.

Trevor who walked around the reservoir 5 times to raise funds for, amongst other things, our Churchyard Project.

Our thanks to Cllr. J. Lines for securing the City Council's Horticultural Apprentices to help raise the profile of the churchyard and to the Rev Kev for granting permission to erect the memorial.

Oct.

Dr. Chris Upton gave a very interesting talk on Birmingham Workhouses.  We are now actively researching for more information on a workhouse that was in the Bartley Green district in the early 19th century.  If anyone has information please get in touch.

CENTENARY YEAR EVENT - BARTLEY GREEN DISTRICT BECOMING PART OF BIRMINGHAM

The History Group, with the support of some willing helpers, held an afternoon's entertainment of bingo, quiz, lunch and barn dance for 75 pensioners at the Bartley Green Social Club, courtesy of the committee. Stalls were provided by the Safe Haven Team, Fire Service, Beekeeper, Lapal Canal Trust and literature from the Weoley Castle Keepers.  We are indebted to many local shopkeepers/pubs for donating prizes for bingo and raffle and for displaying the centenary poster.

Aug.

For a change we held an 'open air' meeting with a conducted tour around the Weoley Castle site.  A lot of repair work has been undertaken, the photo below is of the garderobe area.

June

May

Apr.

A presentation on 'Strange Tales & Untimely Deaths' in the district and surroundings.

Feb.

February was a 'Meet & Greet' evening where members and visitors could get to know one another, share memories and view our records.

2010

July

Keiper Uk Ltd held a 'Fun Day' for their employees and families to celebrate its 20th anniversary.  Our display consisted of what was on site before.  We were the first stop in the organized quiz - we wonder who won the prize!

Weoley Castle Open Day

July

We thought it appropriate to use the research of the late Frank Jones, showing his sketches of Weoley Castle Farm and the nearby brick works.

Demonstration of medieval cooking.

On the left, the recently built classroom on the castle site.

Showing recent work undertaken on the garderobe section of the castle.

July

Pupils from Bartley Green School held a History Event inviting local Primary Schools and the general public to view their research.  We had a display of photos and school memorabilia relating to the old school that was opened in 1914.  The research and models of Weoley Castle were used at the Weoley Castle Open Day.

Feb.