Methodist Churches
The Methodist Chapel in the 1910's.
For many years Bradworthy has been one of the Bude Circuit of Churches.
During these years many local preachers have travelled throughout the circuit, and beyond, preaching the Gospel.
In 1900 there were four Methodist churches in the parish.
The Methodist Chapel in the 1920's.
One was at Atworthy, another at Bradworthy Cross, the other two being in the village.
A Wesleyan Church occupied the present site in North Road, and a United Methodist Church was in Lower Village in what is now the Church Room.
The U.M. Chapel in the 1930's.
When Methodist Union took place in 1932 the lower chapel was closed and in 1937 the present chapel was enlarged to take both congregations.
The Methodist Sunday School was opened in 1911.
Atworthy Methodist Church was renovated at a cost of £42 and reopened in November 1936.
In 1986 Atworthy Chapel was closed, and in 1992 Bradworthy Cross Chapel closed.
Both these congregations now worship in the village.
The enlarged Methodist Sunday School and kitchen was opened in 1990.
Back Row: Mrs. Nancekivell, Rev. Dobell, Sir Peter Mills, Rev. R. Foster, Lady Mills, Mrs. B. Nancekivell, Mrs. D. Dobell.
Front Row: Stephen Pomeroy, William Tallamy, Miss Rachael Brown, Miss Kelly Millman.
At the beginning of this century there was a cottage where the Sunday School now stands.
This was converted into a garage about 1920.
In 1932 the garage was replaced by a Sunday School.
In 1989 the Sunday School was enlarged and a new kitchen installed.
UMC luncheon in Wade's Hotel
In 1913 a free church cemetery was opened by Dr. F.B. Meyer, a very well known London Minister.
Netball Tournament
A successful netball contest was held on the school playground between Bradworthy Parish Church and the Village Methodist Church, each
providing four teams - 8 to 11 years old,11 to 14, 14 to 20, and 20 plus. Scores in total were: Parish Church, 30; Methodist Church, 24.
A ten-shilling book token was given to the winners for use in the Sunday School. The profit of £7 will be divided between the Church
tower fund and Methodist Church funds. (June 1968)
Atworthy Chapel outing to Bude of August 1922.
The Young People's Wesley Guild was an important feature complementing Methodist Church life.
It has evolved into what is known today as the Three Parishes Guild.
Bradworthy & Pancrasweek Sunday School Outing of 1909
The three parishes being Bradworthy, Kilkhampton, and Morwenstow.
The Colandene Centre was opened at Newlands in 1991 by Mr. and Mrs. Colin Manning
1908 Outing
This is proving very popular with younger members.
Visitors come from many parts of the country to join in Christian activities in Bradworthy.
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