The Bishop re-dedicates our chapel

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Date Posted : June 26th, 2025

A wonderful re-dedication ceremony and service were held in our newly renovated chapel last week, with a garden party afterwards.

It was a truly joyous occasion for all who attended.

Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Right Reverand Michael Beasley, conducted the service with the help of Reverend Prebendary Sam Denyer of St Cuthbert’s church and Revd Edward Day, Curate to the cathedral.

Communion services will begin on Thursday, 3rd July at 11 am.

The Christian Meditation group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting from Tuesday, 1st July.

Group visits to the chapel and almshouses are welcome as well as any other community groups who wish to use the chapel.

For more information, please email info@wellsalmshouses.org.uk

Bishop Michael, Revd Edward Day and Revd Sam Denyer conducting the service

Vice Lord Lieutenant Ted Allen with ex Lord Lieutenant and Patron of our chapel funding, Anie Maw

Mayor and Almshouses Trustee Louis Agabani gave a reading

Resident Jean Brand gave a reading

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Originally the Almshouses in Wells were separate unincorporated trusts. In 2004 these charities were brought together and the five almshouses became one charity, the City of Wells Almshouses Trust (registered charity no: 1040554). In 2014 a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (registered charity no: 1159162) was set up and this now administers the original Trust. City of Wells Almshouses is also a registered housing association, regulated by the Charity Commission and by the Homes and Communities Agency.

The CIO is administered by a Board of Trustees. A number of the Trustees are appointed by the Chapter of Wells Cathedral and by Wells City Council. The Dean of Wells and the Mayor of Wells are both ex-officio members of the Board.

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