Although it is with heavy heart that a new proprietor is now sought, the PCC have taken extensive professional advice and have conscientiously discerned this as the best way forward to safeguard the fabric of these buildings for future generations. It is hoped that the successful applicant will bring new energy and investment together with a strong passion to secure the long-term future of this much-loved and well used building.
For further information:. Regarding the reasons for the PCCs decision, c ontact :. For expressions of interest in the building, c ontact :. Ian Mercer : Ian. Mercer brutonknowles. Paul Blennerhassett : paul. As you will know, the Parochial Church Council the PCC recently came to the very sad conclusion that it cannot afford to offer further financial support to Saint Nicolas' Place.
This is made all the sadder by the serious commitment the current staff team and volunteers have given to it. What lies behind the decision? Saint Nicolas' Place has been operating at a financial loss every year for the last ten years so that the PCC has put in over half a million pounds of subsidy. Simply put, the PCC does not have that kind of money. In addition, the PCC is not making its full contribution to the costs of the Diocese's Common Fund because we are making a loss.
The remains of the timber buildings consisted of holes originally containing posts, and hollows and lines of stones on which timber beams had rested. There were also remains of cooking including a hearth made of roof tiles set on edge. The site seems to have been abandoned between the end of the 13th century and the end of the 15th century, when the existing timber-framed building was constructed.
The excavations revealed remains of a decorated tiled floor of this date within the north range and a cobbled surface in the courtyard.
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Kings Norton is a large Anglican parish on the southern edge of Birmingham, England. It sits astride the border between Birmingham and rural Worcestershire. At its heart, for the last years, has stood St Nicolas' Church. This ancient building is in daily use and highly visible, widely known and woven into the stories of many people. Kings Norton Parish is served by a team of clergy and lay non-ordained staff who share the many and varied responsibilities of church life between them under the leadership of the Team Rector, Revd Larry Wright back row, centre.
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