Clayton West United Reformed Church Church Lane, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9LY Secretary: Mrs Betty James, Winterhill Farm, Bank End Lane, High Hoyland, Nr Barnsley, S75 4BB Tel: 01226 382820 THE VILLAGE Clayton West is ten miles from Huddersfield, nine miles from Wakefield and eight miles from Barnsley. It is in a rural setting and has become a 'dormitory' village as most of its inhabitants work in nearby towns. There is some light industry housed in small industrial units as well as farming. THE CHURCH BUILDING An Independent chapel was opened on the site in 1794 but in 1859 the building was felt to be too cold and damp. It was demolished in 1864 and a new building was erected on the same site and was opened in 1866. This building is still in use today. CHURCH ACTIVITIES The congregation meets for worship every Sunday at 3.00pm There are regular coffee mornings and other social/fund raising events throughout the year.   A very well attended Mens' Society meets twelve times a year between September and April. ECUMENICAL SCENE There are two other denominations represented in the village, Anglican and Methodist. The church is part of the Churches Together in Scissett and Clayton West with High Hoyland (a nice 'snappy' title!). Churches Together is an active body of enthusiastic people and arranges a holiday club for 5 - 10 year olds, joint worship/discussion groups during Lent and Monthly services in three local care homes. United services are held on the four occasions during the year when there is a fifth Sunday in the month. For further information please contact the Secretary or Minister.