RENOVATION will start in September on a historic gem which has been largely hidden from public view.
The 15th century Bubwith Chapel at the Wells Almshouses embodies the unwritten history of the city’s poorest and most at-risk communities.
The project will develop and transform the chapel making it both a visitor destination in Wells and a valuable community space in the city. The restored chapel will provide a continuing place of worship, mindfulness and contemplation, and a warm space for activities to reconnect older residents and local community groups as well as hosting concerts, recitals, lectures, workshops, seminars and rehearsals.
During this National Lottery-funded work the grounds and chapel will be out of bounds so the Almshouses have had to cancel the Open Day on Saturday, September 14. Wells Almshouses chief executive Michelle Thomas said: “Everyone here enjoys the Open Days but we plan to be back next year with a beautifully renovated chapel.”
The Simply Uke! ukulele band is disappointed as they thoroughly enjoy playing in the chapel at the Open Day but they also look forward to resuming business as usual next year.