Our Chapel, which was built in 1845, is to be reordered to provide

a more flexible space to meet the purposes of the church in the twenty first century

and to offer an attractive venue for community groups.

What we propose will:

Ø clear the pews from the ground floor and replace them with chairs permitting various arrangements according to intended use.

Ø remove the pulpit structure and organ creating a usable floor area visible from all the seats (prime focus area).

Ø create a reconfigurable stage available for use in the prime focus area or elsewhere on the floor offering alternative seating/staging opportunities

Ø double the reception area in the foyer with provision for coats and displays

Ø improve wheelchair and mobility access

Ø renew and update audio-visual and lighting systems; a sound loop for hearing aids is already provided and the acoustics of the building are excellent

Ground floor seating capacity will be between 60 and 100 depending on the layout used and the type of event. The existing balcony will remain.

At the rear of the Chapel is the adjoining Hall built in 1992 which has a modern kitchen, toilets and meeting rooms.

This will be a space

which has the character of an old building

with the furnishings and facilities of a new one

a place in which to gather for

- worship -

- quiet reflection -

- drama -

- music -

- educational purposes - meetings - seminars -

- films -

- exhibitions -