Our facilities

St. Andrew's Church

Built in 1834-5 our Church is fitted with yellow pine pews with seating for approximately 160 downstairs and 100 in the upstairs gallery. Two aisles lead to a raised chancel area which consists of a pulpit, pipe organ and moveable fittings used during worship.

Main Hall

Our main hall is on the ground floor and measures approximately 15m x 6.5m.  The floor is varnish floor boards and has a slightly squashed badminton court marked out.  Natural light is provided by 3 skylights with 8 caged LED strip lights proving additional lighting.  The hall can be accessed by the main entrance, along the corridor then through a single leaf door, there is also a double leaf door leading to a fire exit which can be used as an alternative entrance.  There is seating available for approximately 100 persons and 10 folding tables are available which can seat up to 8 individuals. A 55" Television is mounted on the stage with HDMI cable for computer connection. A microphone and speakers are also available upon request.

Greenknowe Room

The Greenknowe Room is located upstairs and measures approximately 8.5m x 5m.  The floor is finished with flotex carpet, stackable plastic seating is available for 40 persons.  A 46" Television is mounted on the wall with a HDMI cable for computer connection.

A hand wash basin with hot and cold water is located in the room.  There are 8 double sockets at various locations around the room.

Erskine Room

The Erskine Room is located upstairs and measures approximately 6.5m x 5m.  The floor is finished with flotex carpet.  Currently one side of the room is configured as a lounge area with a couple of 2 seater sofas, the other side has a small meeting table set up.  A hand wash basin with hot and cold water is located in the room.  There are 6 double sockets at various locations around the room.  A 32" Television is provided on a portable stand with a HDMI cable for computer connection.

Kitchen

The kitchen has a serving hatch into the corridor.  There is a double sink, small hand wash sink, 6 ring gas hob and electric fan oven, small microwave, 2 refrigerators, plumbed electric hot water boiler, stand-alone electric hot water boiler and kettle. 

Ruthwell Church

Ruthwell Church is the oldest building in South West Scotland still in regular public use. It is a painted rubble kirk, which began as a long narrow medieval church. The Murray Aisle was added in the 17th Century and the apse, which houses the cross, was added in 1886