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Welcome to Calderdale Methodist Circuit

Welcome to Calderdale Methodist Circuit

Temporary Closure of Lumbutts Graveyard – Update October 2024
Important Information regarding the repairs and re-opening at Lumbutts Graveyard

The Chapel Roof

  • The roof repairs are expected to take place starting next week, 21st October (weather dependant) with access to the graveyard being restored after works are completed. We will confirm the reopening date once the works are underway.
  • For safety reasons the graveyard remains closed until the roof repairs are completed.

Monuments and Graves ("Memorials")

  • The Circuit has now received a report from a Conservation Architect concerning the condition of Memorials . This report highlights those of concern. The report will be posted on the Circuit website in the coming week and a summary provided at the Graveyard entrance.
  • Some 28 Memorials are deemed as requiring attention.
  • Memorials of concern, including those previously laid down, are marked with hazard tape and a paper sticker applied, requesting families to contact the Circuit for guidance.
  • Please can those who purchased these Memorials, or the families now responsible for them, contact the Circuit prior to 28th February 2025 to discuss arrangements for repair. Please email graveyards@calderdalemethodistcircuit.org.uk or if you do not have access to the internet, phone 07946 023968, leaving a message with your contact details.
  • Please note that any work must be approved in writing in advance by the Circuit. All work must be carried out by a suitably qualified monumental mason, with public liability insurance. The Circuit can provide the details of such a monumental mason if requested.
  • Following the inspection by the Conservation Architect, it is not judged necessary to immediately lay down any further Memorials, although one or two posing a greater risk will be 'taped off' for safety in the short term.
  • If repairs are not addressed in the interim, the Circuit may review and carry out recommended stabilisation works next Spring, or earlier if circumstances so require..


Long Term Safety

  • It is important that great care is taken in the graveyard. Please do not assume that other memorials and stones are stable.
  • The condition of all memorials will be reviewed at intervals to maintain safe access.
  • If anyone has concerns regarding the safety or stability of other memorials, please contact the Circuit with details.


Calderdale Methodist Circuit 18th October 2024

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Welcome to Methodism in Calderdale. We are an outward looking Circuit that is committed to finding creative ways to engage with and serve the communities we are located in.

The Circuit covers the area of the Calderdale Metropolitan Borough which includes a variety of communities from towns to villages. There are 18 churches in the Circuit, two of which are Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs), one with the URC and a second with the Church of England. Two of the churches, Mount Zion Methodist Church, and Heptonstall Methodist Church are heritage churches with Heptonstall being the oldest church in Methodism which has been in continual worship.

Hospitality and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do here in Calderdale, we are passionate about fulfilling the mission of the Circuit, Seeing what God is doing in Calderdale, and joining in. So please feel free to come along to any of our church services or church activities; you will receive a very warm welcome.

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