Cottenham Community Centre Timeline

1840
Methodists begin to worship in Telegraph Street barn.
1842
Methodist Church established as part of Cambridge Circuit.
1843
Small chapel built on High Street.

1864

July 6th: Stone laying of the current building, built on land donated by Thomas Ivatt. Total cost of £890.19s.2d.

1865

July 4th: Chapel opened.

1866

Wesleyan House, the church manse is planned and built. Cottenham Methodist Circuit is formed.

1894

Organ purchased for £75.

1911

Schoolroom and other rooms added.

1952

Cottenham rejoins Cambridge Methodist Circuit.

2007

After many years of faithful worship and service in the community, the final Methodist church service takes place on November 25th: On November 26th a public meeting is held which leads to the formation of the CCC.

2010

July: CCC signs lease to the premises. September: Cambridge Circuit appoints Pioneer Minister to work alongside the CCC with young adults and families in Cottenham.

2011

Week beginning February 7th: Coffee shop opens.

Today

A much loved, cherished and very well-frequented community facility, for everyone.