Cockyard Mission Hall was a blacksmith’s forge and shop until the occupant, Mr. Hancocks, moved his business to Hungerford shortly after the end of the First World War. The premises belong to Whitfield Estate and are loaned (firstly by Lady Mary Clive of Whitfield Court) to the people of the Cockyard as a place of worship and for community use. The blacksmith’s anvil survives as a table near the door. Although there is a dearth of recorded detail, it has been verified from eye witness accounts that the Mission Hall was in use for a Sunday School in 1924. It was also used for special events such as Christmas parties etc. The ladies of the Cockyard set up and ran the Mission Hall; these included Emily Powell, wife of Edward, a groom at Whitfield Court, and later, and for many years until her death, Nellie Price, who was cook there. The Mission Hall continues to-day with a small but dedicated congregation, which frequently includes worshippers from elsewhere in the group, the attendance of whom is most welcome.

Our usual Church Service is:
1st Sunday - 4.00 pm Holy Communion or Evensong
We also have occasional special Services.
You are most welcome to join us.

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