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Friends of St Andrew's
Update News November 2010

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

Christmas Bazar-Don't miss it!
Saturday 27 November, 3.00-6.00
Oving Jubliee Hall
Phone Rachael -788771
if you can contribute anything Christmassy: crafts, produce, decorations, bottles or sweets for the Tombola, good raffle prizes, etc.

 
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.

 
 
Fund Raising
Sussex Historic Churches Trust Ride & Stride-£535

Harvest Festival Auction-£570.13

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
Other churches in the area
Saxon Churches in West Sussex
Old photos of St Andrew's
 
 
 
 
 
 
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