Christians of the Baptist flavour have been around in Hooky for about 375 years, and we worship today in a building built over 250 years ago! After an eight-year project, we are please to announce that chapel has received a major renovation making it fit for many years ahead!
This phase has stripped out the old woodern floors and old MDF wall boards, pointing the walls with lime mortar, laying a new floor with insulation and limecrete and fitting new glazed Georgian-style doors.
A new Oak wood floor has been laid with new paneling to the walls. A complete refit of energy-efficient lighting and heating makes the chapel bright and warm.
The porch is now secured with a glazed oak door allowing light to flood in to the rear of the chapel. All trip hazards and steps have been removed allowing those with mobility issues to enter in without any obstacles.
The vestry has received loft insulation, a new floor and fire exit door along with a kitchenette.
Unfortunately, due to issues with the quality of work with the original contractor, the building drainage had to be relaid, and the limecrete floor re-levelled which has caused almost twelve months delay and an additional £63,000 in cost. This has meant that we do not have the resources to complete the work on the roof vents, guttering and downpipes. We need to raise an additional £20,000 as soon as possible. If you can help, please do get in touch!
A celebration Service was held to re open the chapel and have now been able to return to worship in the newly renovated building.
Phase C
This phase will refurbish the Georgian gallery and fit raked pews to provide better visibility to the room below. The existing door will be replaced with a Georgian-style partially glazed door. This phase will commence when further funds allow.
The Aim of the Renovation
Our aim is to make the chapel into a venue that the whole community can enjoy for events such as concerts, dramas, etc., not just for Sundays. It will protect the structure of the building from further deteioration and make it more energy efficient.
So if you are interested in our plans and / or want to help, please get in contact with us and / or donate through Paypal.
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