The people of Spreyton first built a Methodist Chapel in 1880. The strong
Wesley influence at that time fuelled the people of the village into action
and the Chapel was built on a site at Stockhay (next to Highfield garage).

View inside the old Chapel.

 

The chapel was well supported over the years with many meetings overflowing
into the Sunday school room, which adjoined at the rear of the building.
However, time and the elements took their toll on the building and in 1988,
eight years after it's centenary year, the walls of the building became
unsafe. Architects were brought in to assess the problem and it was
identified that the cost of rectifying the situation, to secure an insurance
certificate for public liability insurance, were more than the building was
worth. The building was subsequently sold and the Anglican Church and
Village Hall kindly offered the use of their facilities whilst a new
permanent worship venue was sought.

View of the new home for the Methodist Congregation.

The proposals for a revamp of the Village Hall provided an opportunity for
the Methodist Community to participate in the discussions and designs for a
new community room to be established. In June 2002 a modern new room full of
light and splendour was opened and used for worship for the first time. This
room not only provides a permanent home for the Methodist congregation, who
meet for worship every Sunday, but is also used by other groups which helps
put the church at the heart of the community - where it belongs.