Final Two Project Phases Having completed the first two phases of The Wesley Centre Community Hub Project - the roof repair and the addition of a suite of fully refurbished serviced offices above 12 Saville Street - our patron Selina Scott explains the background to the final two phases which will create a much needed resource for Malton. Phase 3 - re-creating the main space of the Church building This element mainly comprises works to the main space of the historic Grade II* listed building - which Historic England considers to be of national significance. The scheme calls for the removal of some existing features including: the remaining pipe frontage of the former organ, the pulpit, choir areas, dais, all the ground floor pews (bar the retention of two examples under each of the window sets at the perimeter), the 1990s inner glazed foyer screen, kitchenette, vestry, and two offices, and the centre section only of the 1886 Victorian screen adjacent to the entrance vestibule. This large space, able to seat up to 550 (250 on the ground, and 300 in the balcony), will create one of the largest such venues in Ryedale. Following the major alterations, sensitive to the heritage of the building, the fine acoustic naturally lends itself to become a concert hall of distinction, for the presentation of largely classical music repertoire, for which there is a robust demand in the region. A new large double-stepped dais will permit large choirs and chamber orchestras to perform, and the restoration and reinstatement of a large three manual 31 stop historic pipe organ will agument such performances when required, and will become a concert centre-piece and important recital instrument in its own right. With changes to the existing Victorian inner screen, a new modern entrance will be created, adding views from Saville Street directly into the building for the first time in more than 150 years. Whilst the whole buidling will be retained as a place of worship, the transformative works will also permit banqueting and receptions for up to 150, one day conferences, exhibitions, and afternoon concert teas, all within the unique setting of the newly-designed ground floor space. An all-day cafe will also be located near the ground floor entrance, mirrored on the opposite side by the Centre's reception and concert box office. Phase 4 - creating a major new extension: the ‘East Wing’ This element is overwhelmingly ‘new build’ and will become the 'beating heart' of the new community hub. It will meet the needs of one of the fastest growing communities in Ryedale, where there is a known dearth of such spaces available. A single storey annex was built in 1998 following the demolition of the former three-storey school room structure. The current 'annex' is appended to the rear of the Church building in Chapel Lane, which is owned by The Fitzwilliam Malton Estate. There is no land whatsoever in the ownership of the Church beyond the footprint of the current building and annex. The scheme calls for the demolition of the 1990s single storey building and the reinstatement of a new three storey wing, on a footprint which is slightly larger by approximately 20.0m² (to facilitate internal flows and maximise optimum use of the rooms within – on what is currently an irregular shaped parcel of land); The Fitzwilliam Malton Estate has agreed to the Church purchasing the freehold of this small triangular strip of land. The new fully accessible structure will create an array of varible sized meeting rooms, big enough to accomodate bewteen 6 and 80 people and available to voluntary groups and other charities at affordable rates, as well as for other users. A new double height 'quiet room' will be located on the first and second floors and the ground floor will contain cloakrooms (including an accesible WC and a Changing Places toilet), as well as large new kitchen. Manage Cookie Preferences