Progressing to stage 3 and beyond!
An exciting church project in the works; unlocking the local heritage and history of the area.
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RETROSPECTIVE - St Grwst's Church and Gwydir Chapel /
The past year or so has been one of the most challenging in recent times, however there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon as we move slowly back to some form of normalcy!
One of our projects, St Grwst’s Church in Llanrwst, achieved Practical Completion just before the onset of the pandemic and the first lockdown in March 2020. Unfortunately the official opening was cancelled and the church was closed to the public indefinitely.
The project aims were to re-energise the church, conserve its fabric, and connect its stories back to the community. This would re-establish the church as the heart of the town and valley, creating a cultural centre for the area, whilst developing a variety of regular sources of income to ensure long-term sustainability.
To achieve these goals, the church interior was reordered to form a flexible and adaptable space with new facilities such as toilets, a kitchen and Interpretation area where visitors can learn about the history of the church. In terms of conservation work, key features were repaired and restored; in particular many of the artefacts within Gwydir Chapel. Other works include a new limestone floor with underfloor heating, new lighting and sound system.
The restoration and reordering works as a whole, create a welcoming space and atmosphere, that will connect people to the heritage and will be used by the community and visitors alike.
After some delay and adjustments to our new reality, St Grwst’s was eventually opened, albeit with COVID-19 measures in place. Services are now up and running and visitors are welcome!
Why not pop in for the Paned a Sgwrs / Cuppa and Chat tea and coffee morning, or maybe try your hand at brass rubbing and check out the newly refurbished space and facilities!
[Explore the full St Grwst project page for photos and details here!]
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Project Update: Re-ordering works at St Grwst's Church and Gwydir Chapel /
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Read MoreProject Update: Reordering Works at St Grwst's Church & Gwydir Chapel /
Take a sneak peak at the reordering works at St Grwst…
Read MoreProject Update: Conservation Works At St Grwst’s Church and Gwydir Chapel /
Conservation Works At Grade I Listed St Grwst’s Church and Gwydir Chapel, Llanrwst, Conwy
Works at St Grwst Church have finally commenced! /
Site Construction Boards Up!
St Grwst & Gwydir Chapel; a National Heritage Lottery Funded project has finally commenced works onsite.
After years of planning, we are finally on site at St Grwst’s Church and Gwydir Chapel in Llanrwst. The works involved to this Grade I Listed property include vital conservation work to the chapel and the re-ordering of the church to create new, modern facilities fit for the congregation, the local community and visitors alike.
It is anticipated that the construction work will be completed by the first half of 2020. Stay posted for updates!
Did you watch on TV...? /
St Grwst’s Church and Gwydir Chapel were featured on S4C’s Cynefin…
Read MoreJoin us at the Open Day! /
Meet us and other members of the project team to view the exciting proposals for St Grwst's Church in Llanrwst!
The scheme is a Heritage Lottery Fund project which aims to preserve and promote the heritage of the Grade I Listed, St Grwst's Church and adjoining Gwydir Chapel. The scheme also aims to reinvigorate the church as a community hub in Llanrwst and the surrounding area.
The proposals include the careful conservation of the building fabric and historic artefacts contained within, as well as the re-ordering of the church to create a vibrant community space fit for today's standards.
Join us at the Open Day on Tuesday 20th February, between 4 to 7pm at The Eagles Hotel, Llanrwst.