Moor Pool Heritage Trust
@moorpoolht.bsky.social
A charity conserving heritage, promoting education, driven by community. Moor Pool garden suburb, Harborne, Birmingham UK.
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk
Did you know that the cellar under Moor Pool News was once used as the meeting place for The Coffin Club, a hangout for Moor Pool teenagers in the 1960s? 💀
Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-coffin-c...
Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-coffin-c...
October 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Did you know that the cellar under Moor Pool News was once used as the meeting place for The Coffin Club, a hangout for Moor Pool teenagers in the 1960s? 💀
Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-coffin-c...
Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-coffin-c...
John Sutton Nettlefold left us an incredible legacy and we are proud to now conserve the character of his beautiful garden suburb for future generations. By leaving us a gift in your will, you will play a vital role in our future plans: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/get-involved...
October 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
John Sutton Nettlefold left us an incredible legacy and we are proud to now conserve the character of his beautiful garden suburb for future generations. By leaving us a gift in your will, you will play a vital role in our future plans: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/get-involved...
🎄 Pallet Christmas Tree Workshop 🎄
Join us on Friday 13th November to make a rustic Christmas tree to take home and put in your garden. No experience needed. £25 per person, including refreshments.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out! www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../pallet-c...
Join us on Friday 13th November to make a rustic Christmas tree to take home and put in your garden. No experience needed. £25 per person, including refreshments.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out! www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../pallet-c...
September 29, 2026 at 10:54 AM
🎄 Pallet Christmas Tree Workshop 🎄
Join us on Friday 13th November to make a rustic Christmas tree to take home and put in your garden. No experience needed. £25 per person, including refreshments.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out! www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../pallet-c...
Join us on Friday 13th November to make a rustic Christmas tree to take home and put in your garden. No experience needed. £25 per person, including refreshments.
Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out! www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../pallet-c...
Join us this Sunday for the 17th annual Moor Pool Heritage Festival, a celebration of the unique heritage and vibrant community spirit of the Moor Pool Estate! 💚
Find out more:
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Find out more:
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
September 15, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Join us this Sunday for the 17th annual Moor Pool Heritage Festival, a celebration of the unique heritage and vibrant community spirit of the Moor Pool Estate! 💚
Find out more:
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
Find out more:
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
🎉 WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL WINNER - 2026 EVERYDAY HISTORY HEROES 🎉
We are delighted to have been chosen by the public as regional winner for the West Midlands in the 2026 Everyday History Heroes competition. Huge thanks to all of you for voting for us!
We are delighted to have been chosen by the public as regional winner for the West Midlands in the 2026 Everyday History Heroes competition. Huge thanks to all of you for voting for us!
September 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM
🎉 WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL WINNER - 2026 EVERYDAY HISTORY HEROES 🎉
We are delighted to have been chosen by the public as regional winner for the West Midlands in the 2026 Everyday History Heroes competition. Huge thanks to all of you for voting for us!
We are delighted to have been chosen by the public as regional winner for the West Midlands in the 2026 Everyday History Heroes competition. Huge thanks to all of you for voting for us!
A very big thank you to the volunteers who came along to the Moor Pool Clean-Up day yesterday. The Pool area is looking great ahead of our Moor Pool Heritage Festival on Sunday 20th September.🙌
September 7, 2026 at 9:21 AM
A very big thank you to the volunteers who came along to the Moor Pool Clean-Up day yesterday. The Pool area is looking great ahead of our Moor Pool Heritage Festival on Sunday 20th September.🙌
Men's Wednesday Working Group 🪚
We need your help to maintain the Moor Pool community allotment. Bring your tools, your skills and your know-how - we’ll bring the tea and biscuits! Email Justine at [email protected] for more information.
We need your help to maintain the Moor Pool community allotment. Bring your tools, your skills and your know-how - we’ll bring the tea and biscuits! Email Justine at [email protected] for more information.
August 19, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Men's Wednesday Working Group 🪚
We need your help to maintain the Moor Pool community allotment. Bring your tools, your skills and your know-how - we’ll bring the tea and biscuits! Email Justine at [email protected] for more information.
We need your help to maintain the Moor Pool community allotment. Bring your tools, your skills and your know-how - we’ll bring the tea and biscuits! Email Justine at [email protected] for more information.
Moor Pool's Everyday Working Lives: Arthur Leslie Kelly lived at 1 The Circle and was one of Birmingham’s leading meteorologists. Together with his father he played a leading role at the Edgbaston Observatory 1917-67. To find out more, join us for the Moor Pool Heritage Festival on 20th September.
August 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Moor Pool's Everyday Working Lives: Arthur Leslie Kelly lived at 1 The Circle and was one of Birmingham’s leading meteorologists. Together with his father he played a leading role at the Edgbaston Observatory 1917-67. To find out more, join us for the Moor Pool Heritage Festival on 20th September.
🤩 VOTE FOR US! 🤩
We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for Everyday History Heroes 2026, a national celebration of the organisations, places and people keeping local history alive. Public voting is now open and we'd love your support! www.findmypast.co.uk/.../everyday....
We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for Everyday History Heroes 2026, a national celebration of the organisations, places and people keeping local history alive. Public voting is now open and we'd love your support! www.findmypast.co.uk/.../everyday....
August 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
🤩 VOTE FOR US! 🤩
We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for Everyday History Heroes 2026, a national celebration of the organisations, places and people keeping local history alive. Public voting is now open and we'd love your support! www.findmypast.co.uk/.../everyday....
We're thrilled to have been shortlisted for Everyday History Heroes 2026, a national celebration of the organisations, places and people keeping local history alive. Public voting is now open and we'd love your support! www.findmypast.co.uk/.../everyday....
📸 Moor Pool in July 📸
August 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
📸 Moor Pool in July 📸
Moor Pool's Everyday Working Lives 💚 Miriam Doris Otway lived at 82 Park Hill Road with her family. By the age of 20, she was working as Forewoman for Kunzle's confectioners in Birmingham City Centre. Find out more about Miriam & other Moor Pool residents: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/exploring-mo...
July 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Moor Pool's Everyday Working Lives 💚 Miriam Doris Otway lived at 82 Park Hill Road with her family. By the age of 20, she was working as Forewoman for Kunzle's confectioners in Birmingham City Centre. Find out more about Miriam & other Moor Pool residents: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/exploring-mo...
This summer, Moor Pool is buzzing with 9 busy worker bees - each with an important job to do! Mabel is the Shopkeeper Bee. She runs the Post Office and shop on The Circle. Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-worker-b...
July 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM
This summer, Moor Pool is buzzing with 9 busy worker bees - each with an important job to do! Mabel is the Shopkeeper Bee. She runs the Post Office and shop on The Circle. Find out more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-worker-b...
Today, children at Moor Pool enjoy community events, nature on their doorstep and open green spaces, but many of the things that make childhood here special have their roots in the original vision for the Estate. Read more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-children...
July 7, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Today, children at Moor Pool enjoy community events, nature on their doorstep and open green spaces, but many of the things that make childhood here special have their roots in the original vision for the Estate. Read more: www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/the-children...
Connor McGrath & Willow Pinchin, vintage clothing experts and collectors, return to Moor Pool Hall on Tuesday 30th June 7-8pm to further explore social history through fashion in their Heritage Talk: 'Collars, Corsets & Social Class part 2'. Tickets £3 on the door. Refreshments available from 6.30pm
June 16, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Connor McGrath & Willow Pinchin, vintage clothing experts and collectors, return to Moor Pool Hall on Tuesday 30th June 7-8pm to further explore social history through fashion in their Heritage Talk: 'Collars, Corsets & Social Class part 2'. Tickets £3 on the door. Refreshments available from 6.30pm
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Here are the details for our 10 year anniversary double bill event. Pay on the door or book tickets online via our website. The evening show will be preceded with live piano music, raffle, hot food, homemade cakes and alcohol and mocktails from 6pm 🎬📽️🍰 🥂 @moorpoolht.bsky.social
May 21, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Here are the details for our 10 year anniversary double bill event. Pay on the door or book tickets online via our website. The evening show will be preceded with live piano music, raffle, hot food, homemade cakes and alcohol and mocktails from 6pm 🎬📽️🍰 🥂 @moorpoolht.bsky.social
Behind every event, green space, warm welcome, cup of tea and community moment at Moor Pool are the volunteers who make it all possible. This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people who give their time, skills and kindness to help keep Moor Pool thriving. Thank you to all of them!
June 1, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Behind every event, green space, warm welcome, cup of tea and community moment at Moor Pool are the volunteers who make it all possible. This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the people who give their time, skills and kindness to help keep Moor Pool thriving. Thank you to all of them!
Would you like to look after your own small plot of Moor Pool history? Moor Pool Heritage Trust owns over 70 allotments and we currently have a number of them in varying condition available to lease. Get in touch with Barbara at [email protected] if you’re interested in taking one on. 💚
May 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Would you like to look after your own small plot of Moor Pool history? Moor Pool Heritage Trust owns over 70 allotments and we currently have a number of them in varying condition available to lease. Get in touch with Barbara at [email protected] if you’re interested in taking one on. 💚
Next Tuesday we will be joined by Emma Barron-Scott from Sweet Heritage, who will explore the history of sweet making in the West Midlands, with free samples and old school sweets to buy. Tuesday 26th May 7-8pm, Moor Pool Hall. Tickets £3 on the door. Refreshments available from 6.30pm. 🍭
May 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Next Tuesday we will be joined by Emma Barron-Scott from Sweet Heritage, who will explore the history of sweet making in the West Midlands, with free samples and old school sweets to buy. Tuesday 26th May 7-8pm, Moor Pool Hall. Tickets £3 on the door. Refreshments available from 6.30pm. 🍭
This National Limerick Day, we're celebrating the adorable family of ducks who have made the Pool their home this spring.
There once were some ducks at Moor Pool,
Who thought "this place is really quite cool".
With ducklings in tow,
They’d paddle just so,
Making ripples that shimmered like jewels.
There once were some ducks at Moor Pool,
Who thought "this place is really quite cool".
With ducklings in tow,
They’d paddle just so,
Making ripples that shimmered like jewels.
May 12, 2026 at 9:56 AM
This National Limerick Day, we're celebrating the adorable family of ducks who have made the Pool their home this spring.
There once were some ducks at Moor Pool,
Who thought "this place is really quite cool".
With ducklings in tow,
They’d paddle just so,
Making ripples that shimmered like jewels.
There once were some ducks at Moor Pool,
Who thought "this place is really quite cool".
With ducklings in tow,
They’d paddle just so,
Making ripples that shimmered like jewels.
Join us on Friday 22nd May to make an aromatherapy rollerball with essential oils.You will learn the benefits of hand/arm massages and how essential oils can help with relaxation. We’ll supply everything you need, no experience needed.
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../aromathe...
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../aromathe...
April 28, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Join us on Friday 22nd May to make an aromatherapy rollerball with essential oils.You will learn the benefits of hand/arm massages and how essential oils can help with relaxation. We’ll supply everything you need, no experience needed.
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../aromathe...
www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/.../aromathe...
Happy Earth Day! Moor Pool is a garden suburb, built around the idea that green spaces, community living and respect for nature should go hand in hand. Today, Moor Pool Heritage Trust continues that legacy - caring for our green spaces and encouraging people to live more sustainably.
April 22, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Happy Earth Day! Moor Pool is a garden suburb, built around the idea that green spaces, community living and respect for nature should go hand in hand. Today, Moor Pool Heritage Trust continues that legacy - caring for our green spaces and encouraging people to live more sustainably.
Save the date for our annual plant sale on Saturday 9th May 11am-2.30pm at the Carless Eco Centre. Cash or card payments accepted. We'll be selling plants, tools and cakes! Free mud kitchen and sunflower seed planting for children.
April 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Save the date for our annual plant sale on Saturday 9th May 11am-2.30pm at the Carless Eco Centre. Cash or card payments accepted. We'll be selling plants, tools and cakes! Free mud kitchen and sunflower seed planting for children.
Today we’re launching our Spring Photo Competition! 📸
Capture the colours, details and everyday moments that make Moor Pool special - from blossom-lined paths to hidden corners of our garden suburb.
Share your photos and tag us to enter! We will pick a winner on 1st May.
Capture the colours, details and everyday moments that make Moor Pool special - from blossom-lined paths to hidden corners of our garden suburb.
Share your photos and tag us to enter! We will pick a winner on 1st May.
April 15, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Today we’re launching our Spring Photo Competition! 📸
Capture the colours, details and everyday moments that make Moor Pool special - from blossom-lined paths to hidden corners of our garden suburb.
Share your photos and tag us to enter! We will pick a winner on 1st May.
Capture the colours, details and everyday moments that make Moor Pool special - from blossom-lined paths to hidden corners of our garden suburb.
Share your photos and tag us to enter! We will pick a winner on 1st May.
April is shaping up to be a very busy month at Moor Pool, with activities and events for all ages and interests! Find out what's on at www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/
April 1, 2026 at 9:37 AM
April is shaping up to be a very busy month at Moor Pool, with activities and events for all ages and interests! Find out what's on at www.moorpoolhall.org.uk/whats-on/
Did you know... because of its architectural and historic importance, Moor Pool Conservation Area was designated in 1970.
March 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Did you know... because of its architectural and historic importance, Moor Pool Conservation Area was designated in 1970.