Encouraging Progress at Barley Chapel
Volunteers needed 11th and 13th June
There is encouraging news from Barley Chapel as important restoration work is now set to begin following the award of a generous grant from the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
The funding will enable essential repairs to the Chapel Hall roof, together with treatment for dry rot, helping to preserve and protect this much-valued community building for years to come. Work is scheduled to commence on 15th June, marking an important step forward after much planning and preparation.
Before the contractors can begin, volunteers are needed to help prepare the hall. Assistance would be greatly appreciated on Thursday 11th June, when furnishings will need to be removed from the Chapel Hall, and again on Saturday 13th June to help remove the tiles from the suspended ceiling. Any time and practical help that people can offer will make a real difference.
The Chapel continues to enjoy tremendous support from residents across the local community. In recent months, villagers from Barley, Roughlee and Newchurch have come together to establish a new Repair Café initiative based at the Chapel. The project provides a welcoming place where people can bring items for repair, share practical skills, reduce waste and strengthen community connections.
This is an excellent example of how Barley Chapel continues to serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a vibrant and valued community hub. Members of the Chapel are excited to see how the Repair Café and other community activities will continue to grow and develop in the months ahead.
The FOG Club will also continue to meet on 18th and 25th June, with a family treasure hunt planned as part of the activities. These events continue to provide enjoyable opportunities for families and friends to come together and strengthen community friendships.
A reminder too that Barley Chapel holds a monthly service on the first Sunday of each month, and everyone is warmly welcome to attend.
We would also like to thank the Parish Council for their continued support and encouragement, which is greatly appreciated by everyone involved with the Chapel.
The support, goodwill and willingness to help shown by so many people reflects the strong sense of community that exists across the villages.
If you can spare some of your valuable time on either 11th or 13th June, please contact Lorraine on 07966 261520.