Information posted by the Friends of George Street about events and activities at the former Independent Methodist Chapel at George Street, Oldham by Age UK Oldham. The early posts describe the works to conserve, restore and adapt this Grade ll* Listed Building betwee 2012-13. Restoration works were supported by a grant from the HLF, with match funding from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Challenge Fund, English Heritage and the Architectural Heritage Fund as well as Viridor Credits and Lloyds Bank.
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Friday, 2 May 2014
Font Ready to be Returned to Chapel
The font is now waiting to be returned to the chapel from Gallery Oldham.
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| Font from George Street Chapel, Oldham. Ready to be returned to the chapel from Gallery Oldham. |
Friday, 11 April 2014
Cushions for Pews
A slight lull in fitting out with decisions to be made about lots of small items, some more small snagging details to be completed, holidays and things being made to measure - like these bespoke cushions for the pews made by Andrew Lees of Oldham. Delivered in the best local delivery van in Oldham.
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Llwynrhydowen Unitarian Chapel, Llandysul, Ceredigion
Friends of George Street might like to follow the restoration of other chapels around the country.
An HLF grant has been awarded to a chapel in West Wales that has connections with Dylan Thomas.
Report on BBC web site
An HLF grant has been awarded to a chapel in West Wales that has connections with Dylan Thomas.
Report on BBC web site
An 18th Century chapel where the great-uncle of poet Dylan Thomas preached is set to be restored to its former glory.
Llwynrhydowen Unitarian chapel, a Grade II-listed building near Llandysul, Ceredigion, as been awarded £285,000 in grant funding for renovation.
The project will also develop a virtual museum recounting the story of Nonconformity in Wales.
It will also be included in a new faith trail leaflet telling the story of Unitarianism.
Yr Hen Gapel (The Old Chapel) was the first Arminian chapel in Wales when opened in 1733 and is known as 'the mother chapel' of Welsh Unitarianism.
Llwynrhydowen Unitarian chapel, a Grade II-listed building near Llandysul, Ceredigion, as been awarded £285,000 in grant funding for renovation.
The project will also develop a virtual museum recounting the story of Nonconformity in Wales.
It will also be included in a new faith trail leaflet telling the story of Unitarianism.
Yr Hen Gapel (The Old Chapel) was the first Arminian chapel in Wales when opened in 1733 and is known as 'the mother chapel' of Welsh Unitarianism.
Labels:
other chapels
Location:
Llandysul, Ceredigion SA44, UK
Thursday, 13 March 2014
Hat Pegs
Two types of hat pegs.
The early ones are made of wood - turned pegs fitted to a strip of wood and attached to the wall.
The later types are metal.
The early ones are made of wood - turned pegs fitted to a strip of wood and attached to the wall.
The later types are metal.
Friday, 7 March 2014
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Material Urgently Needed
As we are getting closer to the opening of George Street Chapel I am busily making costumes with our craft group but urgently need fabric and other items for costumes which range from children aged 5 to adult aged 82!
Please can you have a look at home and ask friends and relatives if they have any of the following they would like to donate to us :-
1 Old ‘scratchy’ blankets/army blankets
2 Dark heavy non patterned material – black/grey/navy
3 Mens braces – with button straps not clips
4 Old cotton material ( to make aprons & mop caps ) – heavy cotton lining from curtains is great – the more faded and worn the better – or worn out plain cotton tea towels
5 Flat caps both boys & mens
6 wing collar shirts – men
7 Dark waistcoats men & boys
8 Mens dark jackets & trousers
9 Mens scarves – not silk or heavy patterned
10 Any elastic / old buttons
11 – and just in case ……. You never know whatyou might find under your bed – CLOGS!!! ( bit of a long shot but worth a try eh?)
Thanks
Maggie
Maggie HurleyVolunteer & Community Service ManagerBefriending Service – IT & Digital Programme- Chadderton Over 60’s Centre – Intergenerational Educational Projects – Activity & Community Groups – Community EventsAge UK OldhamDirect Line: 0161 622 9252 Head Office: 0161 633 0213
Fax: 0161 620 6197 Address: 10 Church Lane, Oldham OL1 3AN
Email:maggie.hurley@ageukoldham.org.uk Web: www.ageukoldham.org.uk
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