A FULWOOD congregation will move to a make-shift place of worship to allow for their church to be modernised.

Fulwood United Reformed Church was built in 1898 and the original building was only intended to be temporary, while a more appropriate construction was created alongside. But the second building was never constructed and worshippers continued to use the upper floor of the provisional church - for a hundred years!

Recently, the church had become a problem being inaccessible to older members of the congregation. It also has no proper community facilities.

The renovation work will involve removing the top storey, constructing new roofs, and completely redesigning and refurbishing the building.

The church will be transformed into a modern church with multi-purpose facilities.

Meanwhile, the congregation will gather at Galloway Hall, in Brackenbury Road. Minister Reverend David Spence said: "We are very grateful to the hall's management committee, for their kindness in making their premises available.

"I am sure the congregation will stay together during this interim period, as I believe 'the church' is really the people of God, wherever they happen to gather in worship."

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