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South Warwickshire, England. |
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The Oxhill News July 2013 |
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Initial Report from the P.C.C. St. Lawrence’s Church, a grade 1 listed building, has been cared for by generations of villagers for nearly 1,000 years. Recently, the Church Council, supported by friends from the whole community, has continued a programme of maintenance and repair, including the rainwater system, repointing, limewashing and work in the tower. The architect’s last inspection raised concerns about the nave roof and the deteriorating stonework, particularly around the windows and great South door. English Heritage agreed with that assessment and has promised to grant aid the proposed work. We are enormously grateful for this support! Its summary included the following: Project Development Work (Stage 1) Specification
and tender report fees £6,300 Total £9,637 + VAT = £11,564 English Heritage is giving a grant of £9,000 towards this cost, and the work is underway. Building Work (Stage 2) Stripping and
re-slating Nave roof £55,000 Total £92,137 + VAT = £110,564 English Heritage has made an “in principle” grant offer of £59,000 towards this work. The Big Picture Total estimated
cost £122,128 Balance Required - £36,000 St. Lawrence’s roof and stonework is “at risk” and the Church Council agreed to take on the challenge of raising the balance of the funds needed to complete necessary repairs. The village is behind the repair appeal, and it is a testament to people’s generosity that nearly £7,000 has already been raised: Auction of
Promises £4,111 Total - £6,756 We are also embarking on grant applications to various grant making bodies and the Warwicks and Coventry Historic Churches Trust has already promised £1,500. At the moment all costs are estimates, but after stage 1 is complete and tenders have been received, we will have more precise quotations on which an appeal brochure can be based. Donations are of course welcomed at any time – cheques should be made payable to “Oxhill P.C.C. Repair Fund” and online donations can be made at: www.justgiving.com/stlawrencechurchoxhill Thank you! Please use gift aid if able. |
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