The Cottenham Community Centre building as a 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. |