St Peter's (closed 2019)
History
In recognition of the need to provide additional seating capacity the Diocese finally approved the building of a new Church on a site in Welby Lane. The foundation stone was laid in 1962 and the preparation and foundations enthusiastically undertaken by a group of parishioners prior to the main building work with completion in 1964. The organ was transferred from St. John the Baptist to St. Peter’s.
In 2008 major alterations were undertaken due to the need for additional facilities and to develop the life of the community. A new Parish Centre was created and the church was extensively re-ordered while keeping much of its original character, in particular preserving the beautiful and unusual etched glass Stations of the Cross.
The Parish Centre was used not only for Parish functions, but by numerous local groups who enjoyed the large hall and excellent catering facilities.
The Final Mass at St Peter's was held on Saturday 25th May 2019 before it was closed and the site made available for development.
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