Our facilities
We are a busy congregation with lots going on in our buildings, but want our facilities to be an asset that can also be used by the wider community we serve.
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.
General details
At St. Andrew's, adjacent to the Hall entrance, there is a small gravelled private car park for Church and Hall users which can accommodate around 8 cars with co-ordinated parking. Just across Downies Wynd is the public Murray Street car park.
St. Andrew's Church and Hall have broadband wi-fi coverage throughout with a Guest login provided.
Male and female toilets are located on the ground floor of the Hall with a separate accessible toilet which also provides baby changing facilities.
The Greenknowe and Erskine Rooms are only accessible by the stairs.
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
Hall let enquiry form
Hall Let calendar
The calendar below shows the full list of everything happening in our halls, both Church activities and lets by other organisations.
Click on an event to see more information about it. Where there are multiple event on the same day you may have to click 'Show all' in the date to see more.
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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10am Hearing Aid clinic
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10am Communion
1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
6:30pm Retro Dancing
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1:30pm Open Kirk
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1pm Funeral (St. Andrew’s)
1:30pm Just Strum
7pm Annan Gaming Club
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7:30am Annan Gaming Club
6pm AA Support Meeting
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11:15am Morning Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
2:30pm Annan Memories
4pm Worship Service (Brydekirk)
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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10am Communion
1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
6:30pm Retro Dancing
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1:30pm Open Kirk
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10am Funeral
1:30pm Just Strum
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6pm AA Support Meeting
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10am Morning Worship (Ruthwell)
11:15am Morning Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
4pm Worship Service (Brydekirk)
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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10am Hearing Aid clinic
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10am Communion
1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
6:30pm Retro Dancing
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1:30pm Open Kirk
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1:30pm Just Strum
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6pm AA Support Meeting
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10am Morning Worship (Ruthwell)
11:15am Morning Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
4pm Worship Service (Brydekirk)
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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10am Communion
1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
6:30pm Retro Dancing
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1:30pm Open Kirk
7pm Worship Group Meeting
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1:30pm Just Strum
6pm 1st. Annan Boys' Brigade
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6pm AA Support Meeting
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11:15am Parish Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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10am Hearing Aid clinic
7pm Just Sing
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10am Communion
1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
6:30pm Retro Dancing
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1:30pm Open Kirk
7pm Kirk Session meeting
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10am Coffee Morning
1:30pm Just Strum
6pm 1st. Annan Boys' Brigade
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6pm AA Support Meeting
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11am AllStars Families
11:15am Morning Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
4pm Worship Service (Brydekirk)
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9am Annan Pilates
1pm OCC Crafters
6pm Annan Gaming Club
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7pm Just Sing
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1pm Key Housing
2:30pm Slimming World
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1:30pm Just Strum
6pm 1st. Annan Boys' Brigade
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6pm AA Support Meeting
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11:15am Morning Worship (Annan: St. Andrew’s)
4pm Worship Service (Brydekirk)