New Kingdom Hall - A long wait

[On the huh]

It was about 18 years ago a decision was made to have a new kingdom hall.  A search was launched to find suitable land for a hall.

 

Nothing!

 

A few years later and the RBC became the LDC.  The LDC agreed that we needed a new place, and took over the project and the search.

 

Still Nothing!

 

About 10 years in, and we received news from the LDC.  It was not what we expected and a little disappointing.  After years of searching and failing, they decided to, rather than relocated o a new hall, they would refurb the existing one.  It was disappointing because we had high hopes for a new building in a better location.  Plans were drawn up.  It was to be a major refurb with big structural changes, taking 8 months to complete.  We were put on the list, waiting for a date.

 

2020, and in lockdown.  The project on hold.  Unbeknownst to us at the time, the LDC started to reinvestigate the possibility of a new build.  Casting their nets wider and searching every pocket of land.  But sadly, nothing.  Back to plan B.

 

2022 and the project is back on.  2023 and planning permission was sought and granted.  2024 and we got a start date - March 2025.  The date was postponed until August 2025 and to be completed by March 2026.

July 2025, we had our last meeting at the Kingdom Hall.  It was a sad and happy occasion.  Within the next week, the place was cleared and stripped.  Ceilings, lights, av system, carpets and chairs all removed.  All ready for the project team to move in and begin.  No going back now!

 

August 2025.  The project was been put on hold because of a "development".  The LDC team move on to other projects, leaving us with no Kingdom Hall.

March 2026.  Good news! A building has been purchased!  It is only 20 years old.  Built by, and until recently used by, the Plymouth Brethren.  Its a really nice building by the looks of it and only needs minor works doing to it.  Plenty of parking spaces too.  As it is already a place of worship, we are good on that front too - no seeking a change of use.

 

Soon we hear more about the building and the new project.

[truce]

Keep us posted,  and don't forget to send pictures when you can. Does this mean your congregation is currently sharing a hall with another congregation?