Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism

15/06/2026

Our June 2026 edition of the newsletter Englesea Extra is now available to download from our website at https://engleseabrook.org.uk/englesea-extra-june-2026/
Topics covered include:
*our longest serving volunteer
*our "Peace And War" display
*Chris' conundrums - Egg and Flower Sunday
*Geoff Dickinson's Grand Tour
*Randle's Rummagings - Commemorative Medallions
*local history at the Alsager Book Emporium
*forthcoming Collectors Fair
*Friday Forum Theatre - The Ardour Of William Clowes
*Dates for your Diary
Happy reading!

04/06/2026

Join us in the beautiful setting of Englesea Brook Chapel on Friday 10th July for the latest in our series of “Friday Forum Theatre” performances in which our learning officer, Elizabeth Morris, uses her skills as a professional storyteller to tell tales from the age of Primitive Methodism. Each performance is followed by a discussion of the issues raised. Tickets £8. Contact [email protected] to reserve your place.

30/05/2026

He's done it! Well done Geoff and Jane for completing such an incredible journey over almost 3 weeks. And raising funds for Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism as you've travelled! There's still time to donate. If you are able, please throw some sponsorship Geoff's way. THANK YOU GEOFF, we look forward to welcoming you back 😀

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/geoffrey-dickinson?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=EM&fbclid=IwdGRjcASHZ0pjbGNrBIdnIGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhUEj3-xeMmDWKLOapPDEoSmKCObDdvahvJQ6L5A7B6_S7ZNcTcIGY6F0hht_aem_jCC7o2gq29sGnbPjTnNyeg

29/05/2026

Today is Geoff's last day of his mammoth sponsored bike ride from Land's End to John o'Groats, and what a journey it's been. Thankfully he's only had one slight hiccup with his bike, had to contend with a whole host of weather conditions, but today's weather looks perfect! Enjoy the ride!

28/05/2026

There's lots of wildlife to see at the Chapel and Museum. The bee orchids are out in force - take a look at the link below - and Mr Frog (or is it a toad?) was lurking under the watering can. Come and take a look - homemade cake also available!

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/wildflowers/bee-orchid

27/05/2026

We're open for longer!

27/05/2026

Geoff's epic journey continues, today is day 17 and the group is leading Inverness... please support him as he pedals through Scotland though sunshine and showers, heat and wind!!!
Keep going Geoff!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/geoffrey-dickinson?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=EM&fbclid=IwdGRjcASDmQ1jbGNrBIOZBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvAwjfFlkGktBqevgaVjOeugfERFtMEqMz7Qm3fYtc2lykuxgTgjnAjWBIoj_aem_br-3k-EEFezOt0sUbf0Eig

22/05/2026

Geoff has made it to Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
After a 78 mile day he has arrived in Peebles for a very well deserved rest day.

You can donate to support Geoff and the work of Englesea Brook via the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/geoffrey-dickinson?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

22/05/2026

Fantastic first session for home educated families enabled by Royal Society funding: Potters and Pottery. We mapped the Potteries and its natural resources, made our case loudly in the pulpit for better working conditions, hunted ceramics and got sweaty as mould runners, and created our own beautiful clay creations!

21/05/2026

All of the proceeds from the world-famous go to support Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum and the work that we do here. So if you are looking to buy some secondhand books this bank holiday weekend...

Good news, book lovers everywhere! For the second time this month the world-famous will be open on a Bank Holiday Monday, that's this Monday, 25th May, 10am to 2pm. AND we are still open this Friday and Saturday as normal, 10am to 2pm. How lucky are you? If you are a book lover, very lucky indeed! Don't let this opportunity pass you by (although if you can't make it, don't worry, as we will be open the following week as normal, Friday and Saturday, 10am to 2pm). Come and have a browse.