coach house

THE COACH HOUSE

The Coach House forms part of the Rectory Buildings of St. Mary's Church, in the Oldswinford area of Stourbridge, West Midlands.

Until about fifteen years ago the condition of the building had degenerated into a state of extremen dilapidation. Windows were boarded, there were no services, the interior had been vandalised and there was no access to the first floor.

A few 'Friends of the Coach House' combined to turn the building into an arts and crafts centre, principally for the teaching of socially isolated people. It required great effort on the part of 'The Friends' to obtain sufficient funds and manpower to effect the transformation.

The new centre was officially opened in 1995 by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, whilst he was on a visit to the adjacent St. Mary's Church.

It is now a listed building and provides a wide range of courses and facilities, both for its own students and for lettings to many and varied local community groups, one of which is the Coachhouse Writers.

The Coach House has a Management Committee, which is responsible for day to day matters connected with the successful running of the operation, and it was granted charity status in 2005.



FRIENDS OF THE COACH HOUSE The work of the Coach House is supported by a group of volunteers who organise a variety of fund raising events during the year, including: - coffee mornings; - craft stalls; - produce markets; - summer teas; - cheese and wine parties. These activities provide enjoyable social occasions where members and the community meet to share good fellowship. * * * * * * * * The Coach House Community Arts & Crafts Centre is a registered charity, no. 1111825 Last updated 24/05/07	THE COACH HOUSE The Coach House forms part of the Rectory Buildings of St. Mary's Church, in the Oldswinford area of Stourbridge, West Midlands. Until about fifteen years ago the condition of the building had degenerated into a state of extremen dilapidation. Windows were boarded, there were no services, the interior had been vandalised and there was no access to the first floor. A few 'Friends of the Coach House' combined to turn the building into an arts and crafts centre, principally for the teaching of socially isolated people. It required great effort on the part of 'The Friends' to obtain sufficient funds and manpower to effect the transformation. The new centre was officially opened in 1995 by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, whilst he was on a visit to the adjacent St. Mary's Church. It is now a listed building and provides a wide range of courses and facilities, both for its own students and for lettings to many and varied local community groups, one of which is the Coachhouse Writers. The Coach House has a Management Committee, which is responsible for day to day matters connected with the successful running of the operation, and it was granted charity status in 2005.	ENQUIRIES Why not try this historic old building for your next event, function or series of meetings. Availability, room hire rates and further details can be obtained by contacting the Coach House Co-Ordinator, Barbara Round on 01384 828890 The Coach House has wheelchair accessible facilities, and there is a lift to the main meeting room on the first floor. It provides an ideal venue with quiet ambience in a convenient location, close to Stourbridge Junction station in the centre of Oldswinford. Click here to find a map showing its location. * * * * * * * * This website has the © Copyright 2007 The Toody Touch
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FRIENDS OF THE COACH HOUSE

The work of the Coach House is supported by a group of volunteers who organise a variety of fund raising events during the year, including:

- coffee mornings;

- craft stalls;

- produce markets;

- summer teas;

- cheese and wine parties.

These activities provide enjoyable social occasions where members and the community meet to share good fellowship.

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The Coach House Community Arts & Crafts Centre is a registered charity, no. 1111825

THE COACH HOUSE

ENQUIRIES

Why not try this historic old building for your next event, function or series of meetings.

Availability, room hire rates and further details can be obtained by contacting the Coach House Co-Ordinator, Barbara Round on 01384 828890

The Coach House has wheelchair accessible facilities, and there is a lift to the main meeting room on the first floor.

It provides an ideal venue with quiet ambience in a convenient location, close to Stourbridge Junction station in the centre of Oldswinford. Click here to find a map showing its location.

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