The Guardians of St Alphege

The history of The Guardians of St Alphege Parish Church Solihull

The Founding
We are fortunate that a report from Dr S P S Oswald has been retained in the Guardians archive. The two launch dates were September 16^th and 20^th 1981. The launch was in the Library Theatre and involved the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Solihull. A letter of support came from the MP Mr Percy Grieve. Taped messages from Richard Baker of the BBC and the actor Donald Sinden were also played. Then followed a ‘quite superb’ talk on the history and development of St Alphege by David Patterson. Refreshments were then served by the Social Committee before music both sacred and secular was enjoyed from ‘Surplus Cassocks’.
Dr Oswald comments: ‘It was felt that this combination of ancient origin and present splendour should commend it to all citizens of Solihull’.
Charitable status had been granted to the founding committee on 3 July 1981 with the following object: ‘Assisting the Parochial Church Council in the maintenance and preservation of the fabric of the main Church Building.’

Events in 2025

Tuesday 8^th April, 7.30 to 9.30pm, St. Alphege Church
Light and Sound at St. Alphege Church.

Tuesday 10^th June, 6.00 to 8.00pm.
Drinks Party. Hosted by Ann Taylor

Thursday July 10th. 7.30pm St Alphege Church
The Stained Glass Windows of St. Alphege Church. Insights into the Art and History

Thursday 2^nd October, 7.30pm. Oliver Bird Hall.
Guardians AGM

Nov/Dec. Date, time and venue to be settled.
Christmas fundraising social event.

Coffee mornings
We plan to continue to arrange the popular coffee mornings.