In 2025 we made some changes to the western end of our church. The = main reason for this work was to address issues of damp by removing existing panelling and plaster which was trapping moisture, repairing and replacing pointing in the stonework, and improving drainage and ventilation.
As part of this work, we had to remove some of our wooden pews. Instead of putting the pews back in place, instead we:
- Levelled the floor to create a new, flexible open space. This can be used for wheelchair seating, overspill from our family corner, small groups and more, whilst still allowing us to put out chairs for busy services where needed.
- Replaced our temporary AV setup with a bespoke solution matching the look of our existing furniture, making it more comfortable for operators, improving robustness of our service streaming and future-proofing what we do.
- Re-routed some existing cables and pipework so that they’re better hidden and more maintainable, as well as giving us more flexibility.
- Created new storage space within the church, making it easier to keep things close to where they’re needed and in turn freeing up space elsewhere.
Wall paintings
As part of this work we uncovered a previously unknown wall painting in the south-west corner of the church. We are working with the Diocese of Leeds, our architect and conservationists to decide on the next steps.
Documents
Schedule of works
Statement of Significance
Drawings
