Walton, Wakefield - St. Paul's Church

Photographed September 2000, John S. Sargent

St. Paul's was dedicated in 1898 by the Bishop of Wakefield. It owes its existence to the generosity of Mr Edward Simpson (of Soap House fame), who provided the land and materials for the construction of the church. It was made of prefabricated corrugated iron sheets built in London. The present building was erected in 1967. This picture shows the church before the Barnabas Room was added.
Various local community activities take place at the church. St. Paul's is part of the Christan, Anglican Parish of Sandal Magna, find out more here.

A 1940's Charity Night held on 6th November 2009 at St Paul's Church, the Balk, Walton, in aid of St Paul's Church and Yorkshire Air Ambulance raised £513 from the sale of tickets and donations.

A further collection on the night raised another £81 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

A Fancy Dress prize of a three-course Sunday Lunch for two people at the New Inn, Walton was won by C. Tweedie. The prize was generously donated by Tommy the Landlord.

Entertainment was the "Andrew Sisters" from Crofton and Altofts (otherwise known as D. Jordan, M. Westmoreland and B. Holmes) - a sight and sound to behold!
There was a sing-along, dancing and luxury war-time tucker. All food was generously provided by 5 members of the church - "The Famous Five".

Over 80 people attended. It was a fantastic night and will be remembered for a long time. A big "thanks" to all who participated. Photograph © John S. Sargent 6th November 2009.

Girlie Evening
The church was the venue for another successful charity event that raised some £100 each for Macmillan Cancer Support and St. Paul's Church, Walton.

Thanks to all those who gave so willingly of their time and effort to make it a success - and many thanks to all those who donated so generously to these worthy causes.

Charity Fund Raising Evening at the New Inn, 9th March 2010, in aid of the Yorkshire Air ambulance and St. Paul's Church, Walton. A total of £400 was raised for the air ambulance with £148 for the church. Click image to read the full account.

St Paul's, Barnabas Room

The Balk viewed from Waterton Close.
John S. Sargent, 17 Mar 2003.

The Birth of St. Paul's Church, from the Walton Parish Council Newsletter, Summer 2000. Walton Parish Council is a local government body that represents the Civil Parish of Walton. St. Paul's Church is in the Christian Anglican Parish of Sandal Magna.

St Paul's Church, Walton. John S. Sargent, March 2000.
St Paul's Church, Walton. John S. Sargent, March 2000.