The dream team bring a taste of Christmas cheer to passers by. Smiles on faces of shoppers; windows wound down by cars stopped at the lights; and dozens of invitations handed out for Candlelit Carols on 18th December. 

We are absolutely thrilled and privileged to welcome Rev Gaynor Hammond to become the part-time minister at Hope Baptist Church.

Among other activities, Gaynor will preach twice a month and lead a weekly guided Bible study and discussion each Tuesday morning. 

Concrete foundation is now set and so the jigsaw of giant stones is reassembled on the front steps. Perhaps the most visible sign of progress as the great bunch of guys from Anelay Building & Conservation ... supported by money from Heritage Lottery Fund ... continue to do a brilliant job.

Next on Sunday 6th November

We're back up-and-running in the downstairs community rooms at the back of the chapel, but the dodgy plasterwork continues to crash to the floor. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE CHAPEL SPACE.

With the first chunk of cash from Heritage Lottery Fund and a great bunch of guys from Anelay Building & Conservation, we're cracking on the next round of works.

With community rooms back in order downstairs after flood restoration work, the entrance will be at the side (Hope Street) until the end of January.