PEOPLE were keen to see the new developments inside a Wokingham church building at the weekend.
All Saints Church opened its doors to welcome visitors to the latest update of its Spaceforall project.
Dressed in hard hats and high visibility jackets guests were taken on tours of the developing structure.
Due to re-open this Spring, the main church building is being transformed into an open-plan daytime café that will serve the community, as well as becoming a substantial arts venue for the town.
Project manager Anne King says: “The open day went very well indeed.
“More than 80 people came, and the organisers are very inspired by the interest shown.
“Lots of people hadn’t seen the work yet, and were delighted by the new developments.”
Visitors included members of music groups who may wish to perform in the new space.
“People were impressed by the servery, the new toilet facilities, and the mezzanine floor,” says Ms King.
“Musicians were especially interested in the mezzanine, because it will be used as a green room for performers.”
The Lady Chapel in the church is currently filled with units waiting to be installed in the new kitchen.
“They won’t be left there long,” explains Ms King.
“They’ll soon be transferred into the new kitchen facilities.
“And although it doesn’t look much like it at the moment, the Lady Chapel will definitely continue to be a place that people can use for private prayer, even when the new Spaceforall opens.”
To find out more about All Saints Church and its Spaceforall building project, visit: www.allsaintswokingham.org.uk
