Restoration progress up to 2017
Below is a brief summary of work which has been carried out since 1998: –
Roof to whole building completely renewed
Dry rot and damp to room on left side of sanctuary completely repaired by replacing timbers,
re-plastering and attending to source of damp.
Stonework to upper windows on front face of hall renewed
Whole building re-wired
Installation of two disabled toilets and kitchenette at back end of the main sanctuary
Installation of baptistery under centre of stage in main sanctuary
Extension and remodeling of front stage area of main sanctuary
Wall ties installed to the hall to prevent further movement of hall walls
Rebuilding of hall end gable wall and upper side of hall wall at rear and re-pointing
Extensive repairs to tower stonework, windows, rebuilding of brickwork and re-pointing
New stonework to all windows on the west flank of the sanctuary
Addition of new Kitchen, toilet and shower facilities along the length of the hall at the rear
Repairs to plaster and major re-decoration of the main sanctuary excluding the ceiling
Repairs and re-decoration of hall and classrooms
Installation of new window panes to areas where stonework has been replaced
Installation of new gas boilers and radiators to replace oil system for heating the main sanctuary
Massive addition of joists and timber framework to hall roof
Construction of four internal reinforced concrete pillars in the church hall which incorporate a steel framework to tie in front face of hall wall
Stonework and glazing replaced on ground floor level of hall windows – completed November 2009
Repair and redecoration of ceiling in main sanctuary – completed December 2009
Replacement timbers and roofing on side vestry toilets – November 2010
Repair and redecoration to gallery seating and walls – March 2011
Stonework and glazing replaced on one tower window – December 2011
Side door replaced due to complete deterioration – 2012
Stonework and glazing replaced on one of the other tower windows – October 2012
2013
Sanctuary Modernisation – Joist replacement to whole sanctuary floor and levelling throughout, central heating improvements, seating… – Completed December 2013
Stonework and glazing replaced on upper window above right hand doors at main entrance. Balustrade above central main entrance doorway also replaced on right hand side. – Both completed in September 2015
Repairs to the roof at the rear of the building above the pulpit & platform area – July 2017
Stonework repairs and replacement to large main stainless window above the main church entrance. Started September 2017 and concluding in January 2018
New low level storage area built in church hall to improve appearances – December 2017
Stonework repairs and replacement work on the main feature stained glass window above the main entrance in Millhams Street – Completed August 2018
Replacement boiler installation in hall connected to existing downstairs pipework. Boiler installed sufficient to heat upstairs at a later date when funds allow the additional runs of pipework and radiators to the 1st floor. – August 2018
Mixed partial repairs and maintenance to stonework around windows to church hall on the graveyard side of the building – 2019/2020
Downpipe repairs and improvements to rear of building to prevent water ingress and damp to inner stairwell. Further works required – 2020
Replacement of most severe broken glass at 1st floor level of sanctuary and rear hall including youth room. Repairs to inner door leaded glass. June 2021
Re-pointing and sealing of brickwork to rear of building to resolve source of internal damp caused by water ingress. July 2021
Repairs to stonework surrounding round stained glass window in main sanctuary. July 2021
Repairs to stonework and windows on south east corner of church hall – August 2022
Underpinning, strengthening and re-pointing to south east corner and gable end – August 2022
Chimney Repairs to resolve water ingress on gable end wall of church hall – August 2022
Full refurbishment of largest youth room on 1st floor above main church hall. Completed September 2022
NEXT – Stonework and glazing repairs / replacement stone to side of main church opposite the main graveyard / Porch Roof reflecting and timber repairs / Full rainwater goods (gutters and downpipes) in Aluminium | All NEXT items require full funding – Donations welcome if you feel you’d like to help us complete this project that is so close to its end now.
And much much more…