Restoration - Phase 2

Planning for this phase is in progress. The work involves the repair of the tower roof, repointing the external walls and repair to the internal walls of the tower. This work is needed urgently to safeguard the medieval bell frame in one of the earliest church towers in the county.The anticipated cost of this work is £186,000 plus VAT.

  We applied to HLF for grant aid in March 2009 and were successful in being awarded a Development Grant of almost £20,000 which will enable us to develop our proposals to the standard they require for a full application. Our architects, Caroe and Partners, are currently preparing plans, specifications etc.

We now need to find £80,000 by August 2010 so that we can make the full application to HLF. Although there is no guarantee of success in that round, we are optimistic that the award of the substantial development grant will be in our favour, leading to an HLF grant of approximately £80,000. This would allow us to go ahead with the tower repairs.

Phase 3 ..we hope to installing a new heating system,and to improve the lighting in the church. The present heating system fails to provide enough heat to use the church for concerts and other events in the winter months.

We are developing community use of this fine church, particularly in promoting cultural events for the benefit of residents and visitors. For details of the many functions recently held in the Church see 'Events'

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