HISTORY
Robert Stephenson & Company relocated their locomotive works from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Darlington in 1901 and brought 1000 workers with them. Initially the Company provided Religious Education for their workers but this duty was handed over to St George’s Church in 1903. The Elders decided to establish a Mission Church and approached Robert Stephenson & Company for assistance. The Company donated the land in Hercules Street and offered a canteen building from their factory in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The building was dismantled and reassembled on its present site ‘piece by piece’ and opened on the 20th January 1907.
Springfield on a snowy day
The Church Centre Building
Our building is timber framed and was recently refurbished by re-roofing and re-cladding and fitting a new heating system, which has greatly improved its condition.
The entrance from Thompson Street East leads directly to the Hall. This is used for the conduct of worship and as a venue for community activities. A vestry, kitchen and toilet all branch off the Hall.
Externally there is a parking space and a small, grassed play area, which is mainly used by the very successful Springfield Mother and Toddlers Group.
The building is well used by local people, our partners include: -
- Brownie Group who meet on a Monday Evening
- Girl Guide Group who meet on a Monday Evening
- Co-operative Guild who meet fortnightly
- Over 60’s Club meeting twice a week
- War Games Society who meet weekly
- Slimmer's World who meet weekly
- Mothers and Toddlers Group – 3 days a week
The Mothers and Toddlers group is very successful with 50 mothers and young children currently.
