Scenes from the busy life at St Lucius' Church

St Lucius' church, Farnley Tyas, chancel

ST LUCIUS' PICTURED IN 2018, above. Click the pictures in this gallery to view a larger image.

Farnley Singers sing We wish you a merry Christmas

SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS 2021: A large congregation gathered to hear the Christmas story told in words and music. Singing was led by The Farnley Singers, directed by Jim Cowell. Above, he conducts a post-service rendition of We wish you a merry Christmas.

Pupils from Farnley Tyas First school sing carols in St Lucius'

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Pupils from Farnley Tyas First School sing at Community Cafe in December 2021. BELOW: Pupils moving on to a new school gather for a farewell service in church.

Members of Farnley Tyas Women's institute celebrate at a meeting in St Lucius' church.

BEST FOOT FORWARD: Members of Farnley Tyas Women's Institute.

A couple dance to Scissett Youth Band in Farnley Tyas church

Audience in place for a choral concert in St Lucius'

IN THE STALLS: A concert by the Kirkburton-based choir, HD8 Voices.

The spire of St Lucius' Church, Farnley Tyas

Parents and friends at the Tuesday Cafe in Farnley Tyas Church, Huddersfield

BABY LOOK AT YOU NOW: Visitors of all ages enjoy coffee and cakes at our Community Cafe, held each Tuesday morning from 9am - 11am.

A young visitor to the weekly cafe at St Lucius' Church

Baby, mum and friends at the Community Café

A scene from the community cafe at St Lucius's Church.

A busy morning at the Farnley Tyas Church Community Cafe

A WONDERFUL SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT by Charlotte Watson, cello, and Ruth Aldred, piano, drew an appreciative audience to St Lucius'. The brilliant playing of these musicians, full of warmth, life and humour, was followed by tea and cakes.

Visitors enjoy tea and cakes following a cello and piano concert at Farnley Tyas church

Visitors enjoy tea and cakes after a concert at Farnley Church

CRAFT FAIR: More than 200 people visited this event, helping to raise nearly £1,000 for our development appeal. The 16 stallholders and those who bought their inventive products declared it a great success.

The 2019 craft fair at St Lucius' Church

Members of Almondbury parish at the Farnley Tyas craft fair

The craft fair underway at Farnley Tyas church

ORGANIST GORDON STEWART rounded off our October weekend with a classy Sunday afternoon concert, memorable for the variety of the programme, the elegance of the playing and the performer's ready wit.

Gordon Stewart welcomes the audience to his organ concert at Farnley Tyas church

Guest organist Gordon Stewart during his concert at St Lucius' Church, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield

Raconteur Gordon Stewart taking a break from the organ console at Farnley Tyas

THEY'LL TAKE MANHATTAN: An impressive return of the Huddersfield-based swing band, Manhattan Sound, drew 100 visitors to their well-received concert of toe-tapping classics in church in November 2019.

Huddersfield-based swing band Manhattan Sound in action in Farnley church in November 2019.

WEDDED BLISS AT FARNLEY: Couples choose St Lucius' Church for a variety of reasons: family connections, the intimacy of the building and the beauty of its rural setting. Sarah and Kieron's wedding ceremony was a particularly joyful occasion and we send them our best wishes for a happy married life.

Sarah and Kieron leave church after their wedding

The priest greets the bride as she arrives at church

Bride and groom kneel for the blessing in St Lucius' Church

THE WEDDING OF JOSH AND CASSANDRA took place in August 2021. The Rev Jessica Malay performed the ceremony, which was filled with joy, optimism and lively singing from their family and friends. We send our best wishes to the couple.

After the wedding with the Rev Jessica Malay

An old picture of the choir and clergy of St Lucius' Church

TIMES PAST: The choir of St Lucius', with the vicar (second from right) takes part in a celebratory parade in Farnley Tyas.

TIMES PRESENT: Aspects of the interior of St Lucius'. The church opened for worship in 1840 but the carved organ screen and vestry in limed-oak arrived with the renovation of 1904.

EXTENSION AND KITCHEN PLANS

Plans by One17 Architects and Interior Designers of Armitage Bridge. Click to enlarge images.

Proposed plans for the extension at St Lucius' church

Proposed kitchen screen at St Lucius', Farnley Tyas

An architect's plan of Farnley Tyas church with the planned extension