{"id":7153,"date":"2024-11-21T12:58:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T11:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/?page_id=7153"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:21:08","slug":"the-link-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/the-link-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Twynham Community Link Project (The Link Project)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Space for Health, Wellbeing and Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Link Project is a bold investment in the future of our church and local community. Its purpose is simple but powerful: <strong>to create welcoming, modern spaces where people of all ages can thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We\u2019ve Already Achieved \u2013 Phase 1 (Completed \u2705)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 1 of The Link Project is now complete and fully operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7280\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication-907x680.jpg 907w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Link-Hall-Dedication.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In September 2025, we successfully replaced the outdated and poorly insulated Twynham Youth Centre (originally built in the 1950s) with a <strong>modern, fully insulated, full\u2011height multipurpose sports and activities venue<\/strong>. This new <em>Health &amp; Wellbeing Annexe<\/em> provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A large, flexible sports, activities and community hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A high\u2011quality sports floor with configurable sports equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage cupboards for ease of use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A welcoming space suitable for sport, community activities, music, Pilates, dance and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The building is already <strong>in regular weekly use by a wide range of groups<\/strong>, making a positive and tangible impact in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are delighted with what has been achieved so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next \u2013 Phase 2 (Now Fundraising \ud83d\udc9a)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Phase 1 complete, we are now raising funds for <strong>Phase 2<\/strong>, the next vital step in The Link Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7150\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-1210x680.png 1210w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-960x540.png 960w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-640x360.png 640w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-320x180.png 320w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D-220x124.png 220w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Twynham-3D.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 will deliver an <strong>adjacent two\u2011storey suite of rooms and offices<\/strong>, designed to support both church ministry and wider community use. Plans include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated rooms for staff and volunteers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A prayer room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counselling rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training and meeting spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional toilets and a kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved access to other areas of the church, including\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sports Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Loft Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These facilities will significantly expand what we can offer, enabling deeper support, greater connection, and more opportunities to serve our local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, Phase 1 and Phase 2 will create a <strong>connected hub<\/strong> that supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health and wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pastoral care and counselling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training, development, and fellowship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is about <strong>building for today and investing in tomorrow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are now fundraising to make Phase 2 a reality and hope to complete this important phase by <strong>2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your support\u2014whether through giving, fundraising, or prayer\u2014will help us finish this project and unlock its full potential for the church and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Please consider partnering with us and helping to complete The Link Project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twynhamchurch.churchsuite.com\/donate\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"96\" src=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/donate-button-hand-pound-purple.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6809\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/donate-button-hand-pound-purple.png 448w, http:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/donate-button-hand-pound-purple-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/the-need\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7139\">The Need<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twynhamchurch.org\/blog\/the-link-funding\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7160\">The Funding<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twynham Community Link Project (The Link Project) Building Space for Health, Wellbeing and Community The Link Project is a bold investment in the future of our church and local community. 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