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Friends of St Andrew's

Update News August 2010

Activities planned for the autumn-See 'What's On'

About the Friends

The Friends of St Andrew's Church was started some 15 years ago to raise money solely for the upkeep of the church building. Our beautiful church has always been such a focal point in the village and is a place of great history, beauty and peace and we do want to preserve it for the benefit of future generations. The fundraising events organised by the Friends have always been great fun, having provided happy get-togethers for the local community as well as financial benefits to the church. With the monies raised we have funded many projects, some small, some of major significance, amongst which are

£7,000 raised from local businesses to re-shingle the church spire,
funding to provide floodlighting of the church
the renovation of stonework
replacement of the steel guards that support and protect the beautiful stained glass windows.

There is still a need for funding

to replace the church heating system
to carry out woodwork repairs to the flooring and roof,
plus many other smaller but important areas of refurbishment.

The threat to closure of our church has encouraged us to revive the Friends and and we now have eleven enthusiastic members of the committee dedicated to ensuring that our church continues for the long-term future.

Purchases...

The Friends have now been able to purchase the following for he church-

Installaion of a new hot water system
Large storage shed
New seat cushions in the Lady Chapel
New kneelers for the altar rail

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Old photo of St Andrew's