Churches - Bevendean History Project
Newspaper Articles for St Andrews Church 1958
The above photograph is of the new church hall which has been built to conform with the design of St. Andrew's Church, Moulsecombe. The hall consists of a large auditorium, a stage, with green rooms on either side, committee rooms, and a refreshment room.
It replaces the original pre-fabricated church, which was later used as a church hall when the new church was built in 1934. The building of the new hall was commenced in July last year, and the official opening will be performed this afternoon by the Bishop of Lewes, the Right Rev. G. H. Warde, who will be accompanied by the Archdeacon of Lewes, the Venerable J. H. L. Morrell, and the Vicar, the Rev. W R. Newton.
At the opening ceremony members of all the church organisations will be present. Tea will be served afterwards, and in the evening the first play to be presented from the stage will be by the Brighton and Hove Repertory Company, entitled “Crown Darby.”
Brighton & Hove Herald – 17 May 1958
The Bishop said that there are those who do not seem to realise there is a lighter side of such as might be enjoyed in such a fine hall as he had dedicated.
“I fear,” he said, "that there are far too many people in this country today who seem to think that just because they have cast their lot in with the Church of God, they must mark themselves off from the ordinary delights of life.”
He was happy to say this was not the case with the parishioners of St. Andrews.
The new hall was a very lovely building and he congratulated all those who participated in its erection.
The Bishop was assisted at the service by the Vicar of the parish (the Rev. W. R. Newton) the assistant priests, the Revs. I. W. Smith and K. Chapman.
Also on the Stage of the fluorescent-lighted hall were the Vicars Warden (Mr R. H. Bean) and the People’s Warden (Mr F. G. Carter). Behind them stood the men and boys of St. Andrews choir.
Work on the new hall started last year and on August 29, the Mayor of Brighton (Alderman Charles Tyson) laid the foundation stone. Since that time the parishioners have been busily engaged in collecting the money needed for the hall's construction.
All that is now needed is money for extra items and finishing touches. About £1,000 is required for these purposes.
Brighton & Hove Herald – 24 May 1958
St Andrews New Church Hall under construction
The above photograph is of the new church hall which has been built to conform with the design of St. Andrew's Church, Moulsecombe. The hall consists of a large auditorium, a stage, with green rooms on either side, committee rooms, and a refreshment room.
It replaces the original pre-fabricated church, which was later used as a church hall when the new church was built in 1934. The building of the new hall was commenced in July last year, and the official opening will be performed this afternoon by the Bishop of Lewes, the Right Rev. G. H. Warde, who will be accompanied by the Archdeacon of Lewes, the Venerable J. H. L. Morrell, and the Vicar, the Rev. W R. Newton.
At the opening ceremony members of all the church organisations will be present. Tea will be served afterwards, and in the evening the first play to be presented from the stage will be by the Brighton and Hove Repertory Company, entitled “Crown Darby.”
Brighton & Hove Herald – 17 May 1958
BISHOPS REMINDER OF THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE
Dedication of New Church Hall at Moulsecombe
A
reminder that there is a “lighter side of life,” was given
by the Bishop of Lewes (the Rt. Rev. Geoffrey H. Warde) when dedicating
the new St Andrew's Church Hall, Moulsecombe, on Saturday.Dedication of New Church Hall at Moulsecombe
The Bishop said that there are those who do not seem to realise there is a lighter side of such as might be enjoyed in such a fine hall as he had dedicated.
“I fear,” he said, "that there are far too many people in this country today who seem to think that just because they have cast their lot in with the Church of God, they must mark themselves off from the ordinary delights of life.”
He was happy to say this was not the case with the parishioners of St. Andrews.
The new hall was a very lovely building and he congratulated all those who participated in its erection.
The impressive interior of the new Church Hall of St. Andrew’s, Moulsecombe,
is seen in this “Herald” picture taken during the dedication service.
is seen in this “Herald” picture taken during the dedication service.
A Dream Realised
“In
this building, Moulsecombe realises a dream which must have started 25
years ago,” he said, and referred to the fact that £11,000
towards the £14,250 needed for the hall’s construction had
been raised in a year.The Bishop was assisted at the service by the Vicar of the parish (the Rev. W. R. Newton) the assistant priests, the Revs. I. W. Smith and K. Chapman.
Also on the Stage of the fluorescent-lighted hall were the Vicars Warden (Mr R. H. Bean) and the People’s Warden (Mr F. G. Carter). Behind them stood the men and boys of St. Andrews choir.
Work on the new hall started last year and on August 29, the Mayor of Brighton (Alderman Charles Tyson) laid the foundation stone. Since that time the parishioners have been busily engaged in collecting the money needed for the hall's construction.
All that is now needed is money for extra items and finishing touches. About £1,000 is required for these purposes.
Brighton & Hove Herald – 24 May 1958
