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Closed 30/11/2016
Weʼve raised £360 to The "Keep the Bell Ringing" Appeal towards the repair of the roof and belfry of St Mary's Old Church West Bergholt
- West Bergholt, Borough of Colchester, United Kingdom
- Funded on Wednesday, 30th November 2016
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Our lovely Old Church has been going since Saxon times, but the current 13th century building is leaking in several places and the roof and belfry need extensive repairs. The Friends committee has to raise £10,000 to enable The Churches Conservation Trust carry out this specialist work to make the church waterproof again and set it up for the village to continue to enjoy it into the future.
We have to raise this money urgently so that the CCT can get the tendering process under way in order to start the repair work in the spring and finish during the summer months. Every month waiting, risks more damage to the timbers and structure of the church. Once watertight, we can address the internal re-decoration work.
Fundraising events will be held every month, starting with a Table Top Sale on Saturday 19th November, 10am-2pm in the Orpen Hall, and then Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in the Old Church on Sunday 11th December 12-2.30pm. We hope to see you there!
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- 8 years ago
St Mary's Old Church West Bergholt
8 years agoVery many thanks for your Justgiving donations. So far, with this and our direct donations and Table Top Sale, we have raised £3183. Our next event is Mulled Wine and Mince Pies (+ coffee, tea, soft drinks & sausage rolls) at the Old Church in Hall Road on Sunday 11th December, 12.00-2.30pm, where you can enjoy the Christmas trees decorated by local schools and organisations.
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- 8 years ago
St Mary's Old Church West Bergholt
8 years agoA long way still to go, but thank you Kevin, Simon, Alison and Richard for your generosity. So glad the Old Church brings back such good memories.
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- 8 years ago
St Mary's Old Church West Bergholt
8 years agoThank you for the donations so far. Don't forget we have a table top sale at the Orpen Hall 10am-2pm on Saturday 19th December. We'd love you to come. Light lunches and refreshments available. Only £0.50p entry, and children free.
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7
Beamshine
Nov 18, 2016
Looking forward to Bruce and Dina's wedding blessing in this beautiful church next August! Good fortune with your target.
£100.00
Sally
Nov 14, 2016
A beautiful village church
£20.00
Alison & Richard Lewis
Nov 7, 2016
We married in this church 31 years ago. It was the star of the show.
£100.00
Simon Bown
Nov 6, 2016
£5.00
Kevin Sturdy
Nov 6, 2016
Good luck!
£25.00
Anonymous
Nov 3, 2016
£10.00
Andrew Creswell
Oct 31, 2016
Hoping this is the first of many!
£100.00
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St Mary's Old Church West Bergholt
West Bergholt, Borough of Colchester, United Kingdom
Since St Mary's New Church was built in West Bergholt 112 years ago, the Old Church was no longer used for everyday worship. The Friends of West Bergholt Old Church are local people who want to keep the church open and available for the village to use for visiting and events.