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Save St John's Church
LINKS
Favorite Web Sites
Ned Williams, Local History Author
Ned has taken a great interest in the campaign to Save St John's. His latest book Dudley Rediscovered features St John's and Kates Hill. He is also President of the Black Country Society and will be leading a Walk Around Kates Hill and St John's later in 2009
ROGER HERRINGTON ASSOCIATES
Management, Project Management and Regeneration Consultants
Working to transform the Nations industries, historic structures and industrial past into tomorrows valuable, sustainable assets
Roger is also a trustee of the West Midlands Heritage Buildings Trust
Remembering You Grave Care
If you haven't got the time or are unable Mark will look after a grave for you. Also gravefinder service....
Focus PC Solutions
Bespoke web and computer training needs, explained in simple terms and from basic to advanced computer applications. Focus PC Solutions also support a number of charities including St John's Church Preservation Group.
Kerry's Handmade Cards
Not only for individuals but also for corporate, events etc. Kerry's Handmade Cards also supports a numbr of charities including St John's Church Preservation Group.
Kates Hill Press
Promoting and supporting local writers, poets and performers who might never otherwise get the exposure they deserve. Manager Greg Stokes is a founder member of the Preservation Group.
St John's Church Preservation Group secondary website
Extra information held in links on this website particularly those taking up a lot of space...
St Marks Church, Barrow Hill, Pensnett
For teachers - see how St Marks is used as a teaching resource we want to encourage similar use of St Johns.....
The Friends and Residents of Buffery Park
Another local community group based within St John's Parish area, aiming, and succeeding, to improve the beautiful Buffery Park and restore the Sons of Rest Building.
Dudley Council For Voluntary Service
No group or charity should set up without taking advice from DCVS, the most marvellous support organisation. Help with policies, procedures, funding, volunteers.
West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust
WMHBT have been a source of advice and support to us. Membership is open to anyone interested in local heritage.
John Starkey, Clairvoyant
John Starkey is a founder member of the St John's Church Preservation Group, having a personal interest through a friend. He provided the enertainment at our first ever fundraiser and helped us raise £537.85p.
Champions Church
Champions Church are an innovative community church based in Netherton and Dudley.They have given us help with grounds clearance work through their CAT Community Action Team.
Ian Austin, MP Dudley North and Regional Minister for West Midlands
Ian has been very supportive of St John's Church Preservation Group from the very start.He went to school nearby and knows the area very well.
Black Country Bugle
Weekly newspaper packed with Black Country information and nostalgia. Very supportive of our campaign to Save St John's Church
Philip Solomon, Express and Star Psychic Agony Uncle
Performing for us at Club Dudley on Thursday 12th November 2009.Spiritualist Medium, (General and Trance), Psychic, Astrologer, Healer, Broadcaster, Author and Writer, Investigator of the Paranormal, Technical Advisor (and makes regular appearances on TV and Radio), for DVDs/Videos and Films.
John Stenson
John Stenson has written six local history books about Kates Hill and Dudley. They are available to purchase from Dudley Council Plus or from John direct. He is also a wonderful artist. He donated the artwork for our first Christmas Card, a specially drawn picture of St John's Church.
Black Country Society
St John's Church Preservation are affiliated to the Black Country Society. Check out their site for up to date information and meeting dates.
St James's Church, Eve Hill, Dudley
Sister church to St John's, Kates Hill. Opened on the same day in 1840....
Black Country Gob
The Community Forum for all things Black Country, pictures, information, jobs, everything. And a section for St John's Church. Don't miss!
Quality Hotel, Dudley
Our main event venue sponsor, providing us with a top quality venue and refreshments for our speakers/performers. A lovely hotel formerly known as The Ward Arms.
Geoff Hill Electrical
An electrical superstore based in Amblecote near Stourbridge which offers service, quality, fast delivery and installation. They don't just sell you a box. Geoff Hill through his Charitable Trust gave us our first ever grant,in June 2009.
Aynuk and Ayli Cafe
Aynuk is very supportive of our efforts to Save St John's Church as he was married there in 1959. His son owns the Aynuk and Ayli Cafe and has also sponsored St John's Church Preservation Group. The cafe is well worth a visit. We share a connection with the building next door as the architect for Netherton Arts Centre was also the architect for the St John's Church Lychgate. (Grazebrook).
Future Championship Wrestling
Kates Hill based wrestling promotion company, supporting St John's Church Preservation Group. Fabulous young wrestlers from the Dudley area....also wrestling training for youngsters, boys and girls.
The Victorian Society (Birmingham and Midlands)
A society which aims to promote the protection and enjoyment of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and to promote education about them. The Victorian Society have been very supportive of our efforts to Save St John's Church which is of the Victorian era (1840).
Black Country Genealogy and Family History
Family history research service.Jenni and her helpers have been carrying out some research free of charge for St John's Church Preservation Group. They are very thorough and professional in their approach and have access to their own copy of the St John's Church Memorial Inscriptions book, an essential research tool.
Club Dudley, Waterloo Street, Dudley DY1 2BN
A major sponsor for St John's Church Preservation Group,the owner provides his beautiful venue free of charge for our fundraising events. Our first ever fundraising event was held at Club Dudley, (John Starkey, October 2008) and raised over £500. Club Dudley have also converted their swear box to a Save St John's Church box and collect loose change for us.
The Chellington Centre
A fabulous converted church (St Nicholas) near Bedford providing a residential or day activity centre ideal for groups/schools/clubs also conferences/training/weddings/away days. Barbecue and campfire circle, loads of activities nearby.
Dodice Corde Guitar Duo
Classical Guitar Duo playing genuine Victorian era guitars and music to an incredibly high standard (Royal Philharmonic)
Michael Taylor
Well known local author has featured Kates Hill and St John's Church in several of his highly successful published works....
Dudley Archive Service
We could never have managed without this fantastic archive source. They can also carry out research for you.
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