Panto VIP Night: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future!
On the 12th December we were joined by stakeholders, trustees, partners, volunteers and friends who came together for a festive occasion at the Panto VIP event. This was a great opportunity to recognise all the achievements of 2024 and to thank all of those who have helped to make a difference and contributed to keeping the Town Hall heart beating.
At the Town Hall we are a team, and that team includes our community therefore, we want to thank you for your continued support whether you attended a professional or amateur production this year or perhaps you joined us on Heritage Day, a vintage fair, a conference or even celebrated your birthday with us! However, you chose to join us, we are truly thankful you did.
Photo’s Left to Right: Mayors Wife and Councillor John Perks, the Mayor of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, David Pears, Trustee Chair of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Claire Bridges, Chair of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall and Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP.
We were joined by Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP who shared a few words:
“ I do think in the last year, the Town Hall has made real progress and I think it’s very exciting what’s happening, a big thanks to all those who make the town hall ‘zing’ and it’s certainly zinged in 2024 and it is a tribute to all those who work so hard … I particularly wanted to come to pantomime…i’m sure it will be a brilliant Panto, it always is and I hope you all enjoy it enormously and have a very happy Christmas”
- Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
Claire Bridges, Chair of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall shared:
“ We are always welcoming new ideas and new energies … it’s been quite a year and we are glad we have been able to turn around the business model. A big thank you to Sutton Coldfield Town Council and Sutton Charities who have been there with a belief and confidence in us that we are going to achieve and have supported us substantially… so thank you very much! We’ve also had a grant for new roof space and a young community skills hub and other improvement works to the building, courtesy of Andy Street when he was mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority. I am happy to say that with the agreement in sight … the work will be happening in the new year on both the two main elements of the project… and we are really glad of it! … Looking ahead we are looking at a more diverse and creative programme of events activities, we certainly have people here tonight that represent all sorts of artistic organisations in the the Town, from local drama, to musical performance, to classical, contemporary music, to cultural activities and events and this is going to help us work in partnerships with yourselves… we want to make this the vibrant hub that is community led in the town! “
- Claire Bridge , Chair - Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
We Are a Charity:
The Town Hall is entirely operated and ran by The Royal Sutton Coldfield Community Town Hall Trust, which is also a registered charity (1165712). Our principal objective is to provide and care for our facilities, giving a platform for entertainment, education, community and leisure activities and through this, improve the quality of life for the residents of Sutton Coldfield and its surrounding areas.
With your support we can continue to transform the Town Hall into an artistic and cultural community hub, donate today.
Our Mission:
The Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall serves as more than an arts venue; it’s a vibrant cultural hub committed to providing inclusive and enriching experiences for all. Our mission is to foster a welcoming environment where every individual, regardless of background or ability, can find inspiration, connection, and joy through the transformative power of the arts.
Our Promise:
Our promise to our community is that we pledge to curate a diverse range of entertainment options that cater to the varied tastes and interests of our community members, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Restore, Improve and Modernise:
The Strategic ambition of the Trust is to restore, improve and modernise this unique heritage landmark to create a truly dynamic, modern, accessible inclusive and vibrant destination that serves the town of Sutton Coldfield, the north Birmingham area, and the wider region.
How You Can Help:
Becoming a friend or sponsor of Sutton Coldfield Town Hall will mean you are contributing to your community, by allowing cultural activities to not only thrive, grow but also expand the inclusivity and accessibility for your local people, by being a part of helping to develop a multi-purpose community-led cultural, arts and performance hub, whilst upholding the heritage landmark of the building itself.
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Author: Vicci Hogan, Head of Marketing and Strategy