For over two years since our Property Manager Phil Chatfield worked on an in depth review of the Meeting House building, we have been aware of the substantial work which is necessary to ensure the fabric of our beautiful Grade 1 listed building will survive for future generations. Much of the work necessary is hidden in the walls and roof, but if not done to a suitable standard, we are concerned it will not continue to serve our congregation and future communities. An extensive grant application was submitted to Historic England and we are lucky enough to have been granted up to £421,000 as up to 77.1% of the total cost of the work involved.

The main body of work will start mid-February 2020 and will last through the summer time. The reality of this is that we will be unable to hold services in our Meeting House while it is effectively a building site. We are sure it will all be worth it when it is finished and we will be holding our services in the adjacent Grade 2 listed hall while the work is done.