The Kiosk Question

Entering Chadkirk Chapel through the main door, to your left is a hatch. In times past, this has been open at weekends, with people from our Museum Service serving refreshments. This is referred to as The Kiosk.

In these changing times, there is a question about future openings. Given that the much depleted Museum Service will be unable to open the Chapel and Kiosk, opening Chadkirk Chapel at weekends means a new way of doing things. 

One possible way forward is for volunteers to begin to take on this aspect of the work previously done by the local authority. At the most recent Friends of Chadkirk meeting, our Chairperson, set out the possibilities.

In principle, volunteers from the Friends of Chadkirk could take on this work. In practice, success will depend on a number of factors. Some of those factors are not in our control, so success depends to an extent on others.

At our meeting, there was agreement to give it a try and see what’s possible.

We are looking to open the Chapel on Bank Holiday Monday, with volunteers from the Friends of Chadkirk. Visitors to the Estate and Gardens would be able to visit inside the Chapel. There would be light refreshments in the Chapel.

It’s a first step too managing a change.

For local people, it is also an opportunity to get involved. Come along on Bank Holiday Monday and see how you can make a difference and take part in community development of this wonderful community resource.

* As I write this (Sunday 8th August), I don’t have information about the opening times for August Bank Holiday Monday, or the list of other future dates. They will be published here as soon as I have them. Watch this space…