COTTINGLEY TOWN HALL CHURCH
AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

The full restoration of the building and its preservation for future generations.

Improvement of the facilities available in the community rooms to generate wider use by the

community - disabled facilities; decoration; health and safety; storage; special requirements of

user groups to be taken into account.

Priorities

Phase 1 - Essential high level works to secure the fabric to a standard approved by English

Heritage

Strip original roofs, renew lead and underlay and treat any timber affected by rot.

Renewal and replacement of guttering, fall pipes to match original.

Reconstruction of below ground drainage and removal of obsolete underground tank.

Repair to masonry and repointing including rebuilding of 2nd chimneystack to match

remaining original.

Improvement of access to bell tower.

Repair and renewal of high level window frames to working condition.
The above works are within the priority works covered by 90% funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. A condition of the grant is the renewal of electrical installation and ventilation to the boiler house.WORK ON THIS PHASE NOW COMPLETE

Phase 2 - Continuation of building renovation and improvement to community rooms.

Upgrade heating system with consideration of independent heating in community rooms.

Renewal of plasterwork and redecoration.

Replacement of further windows as required.

Installation of disabled facilities and access.

Installation of security cameras.
The detailed specifications have not yet been costed.

Existing Sources of Finance

Church Executive Committee - 1999 and 2000 account enclosed.

Fundraising by Friends of Cottingley Town Hall - current balance £9822
Future Sources of Finance

Continuing revenues from Church Executive Committee

Fundraising events by Friends of Cottingley Town Hall

Letters of appeal to local businesses

Sale of souvenirs

Village collection points

Donations and revenue from letting of community areas

Current Benefit to Community

Weekly Events

Church Services with 30 to 40 regular attendees together with regular use for weddings, christenings, funerals.

Drop In Centre (Community rooms) - (20 to 30 attending)

Cubs and Beavers meet each week (40 to 50 attending)

Women's Guild Meeting (15 to 20 attending)
Other Events

Private parties - kitchen facilities and community rooms.

Annual Open Day as part of Heritage Day celebrations -whole of building.

Musical events in Church and/or Community Rooms

Coffee mornings

Table top and seasonal fund raising markets
Future Planned Events

Youth community meetings.

Homework Clubs

Practice venue for performing arts.

Exhibitions of local arts and crafts.

If anyone has any further ideas for fundraising please contact the Chairman of the Trustees -
Mrs. H. Charnock
Quebec Cottage
Main Street
Cottingley
Bingley BD16 1SU
Tel 01274 510173
or email Cottingley Town Hall

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