Shelley Methodist Church

Shelley Methodist Church is a historic Methodist and community facility situated on Far Bank in Shelley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The church describes itself as an open-minded church offering a warm welcome and hospitality, with its facilities used regularly by both the congregation and the wider village community. The building has a strong community function beyond Sunday worship. The church states that outside organisations hire the premises, while a variety of local groups use the facilities on a regular basis. These include Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Scouts, toddler groups and activities organised for Shelley residents aged over 60. The premises have also hosted activities such as carpet bowls, knitting groups, board games, gardening talks, history talks and youth brass-band activities. A particularly distinctive feature is the Shelley Museum, which has been created within the original chapel buildings. The museum displays material relating to church life, village life, local farms, industry and historical population records, with the display changing throughout the year. The church also has a Methodist Hall, which is used for community activities and can be booked. Shelley Village's official website provides a specific contact for Methodist Hall bookings.