The idea of a small extension to Fewston Church started in 2004. There was much thinking and discussion about what type of extension it should be and what it would be used for. We agreed that the building had to give us flexible space, it should be in keeping with the church, it had to be of high quality and its focus would be the heritage of the Washburn Valley. A successful application to the Heritage Lottery Fund was made in March 2008, requiring an Interpretation Plan, and in February 2011 we opened our doors!