Thanks to the generosity of many funders, and in particular to a significant grant of £230,800 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2018, we have had the opportunity to repair and equip the church for the twenty-first century whilst retaining and conserving the beauty and quality of this fine Grade II listed building. In particular we have been able to repair and re-tile the main nave roof, whilst also providing an entrance ramp improving access for all together with the installation of new, fully accessible toilet facilities. In addition we are now able to host small meetings for community groups in the repaired and refurbished sacristy. We can now comfortably host concerts, exhibitions, social functions and school visits. We hope you and our many other visitors will find the church to be better presented and more inviting as a place to spend time and linger. Baptism and wedding parties will find the church to be more comfortable and able to cater for today’s needs and expectations. Many, many individuals have also helped us to get where we are. Thank you to everyone. Neil Houghton, May 2019
With thanks to the National Heritage Lottery Fund
The Parish banner was presented to the church by its first vicar in 1875. It was carried around the streets in processions and on parish missions.
