As reported in the "Wisbech Advertiser Wednesday 20th June 1874

A very successful anniversary has just been held in connexion with the new School and Mission Church at Thorney Toll, in the parish of Guyhirn with Rings End. The good work was completed about a year since, and has proved a great success, consequently this first anniversary was a most cheering one.

The school children, about 80 in number, were treated with an excellent tea, and afterwards greatly enjoyed the sports provided for them. At 5 o'clock a public tea was provided in Mr Wadsley's barn, kindly lent for the occasion. The trays were given and an excellent provision made by some friends in the district, and others interested in the work at Thorney Toll. Great praise is due to all who took part in this social gathering for the hearty spirit which they manifested.

At 7.30 a large congregation assembled in the Mission Church, when some appropriate hymns were sung by the choir, and addresses delivered by the Revs Wm Carpenter, Joshua Cantley, R H Warner, and Lewis Sanders. The proceeds of the tea realized nearly seven pounds, to which over three pounds more were contributed by several friends in the district, who could not conveniently provide trays.

The total sum realized from the tea, collections, etc., was about sixteen pounds, which will be applied towards the liquidation of a small debt of thirty-five pounds which still remained on the building.

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