Welcome to the website “SAXILBY HAPPY DAYS” associated to the book which tells the story of the Methodist community in Saxilby.

It was very sad to see the chapel close during the pandemic and when it was being sold, it felt as if 200+ years of history could quickly disappear as members transferred to other places of worship, so the idea of writing a book was born.

My maternal family had joined the Methodist movement when it first came to the village, so I’d been brought up with stories of what the chapels had been like in those early years, helping me make sense of why a small village like Saxilby in the 1800s should have three thriving chapels. My own early years were spent within the chapel family, with fond memories of concerts, anniversaries, garden parties, candlelight services etc., so together with the help of members and friends, the book began to take shape.

If you’ve read the book, you’ll already know that the name “HAPPY DAYS” came from the words used by everyone as they shared their stories about life at the Godfrey Memorial Methodist Church.

Whatever brought you here, I hope you will share your own memories about Saxilby, the chapel, the people you remember, events you took part in and put me right if I’ve got things wrong!  If you’re willing to send me photographs, newspaper clippings or your own stories, I can add them to the website for others to enjoy, building a truly lasting legacy.

Maybe you’re someone who is interested in social history or you had family live in the area in the past, so if you’d like further information or feel I can help in any way, please drop me a line.