CHURCH REFURBISHMENT
February 2007
External repairs and maintenance to roof and
rainwater gutters complete.
The
next stage in the refurbishment of the church has commenced following the PCC
meeting held on 2nd February. Following
initial discussions with two consultants recommended to us by the Diocese it
has been decided to appoint one of these firms to act for us in the preparation
of a new heating scheme for the building.
In
addition we will also be using them for expertise regarding tender documents,
gas supply, relaying of the floor, a new lighting scheme, the appointment of an
approved architect, the required faculty application, side panelling (in
conjunction with heating installation) and overall project management.
Once
the consultants have prepared the necessary specifications and advice we will
then be in a position to get the various elements of the work costed. This is an exciting move forward in the life
of the church as we seek to make our building warm, welcoming and adaptable to
the needs of a 21st century congregation.
June 2006
Plans underway for external repairs and maintenance to roof and rainwater gutters.
December 2005
Additional and remedial work is required to the flooring and plans are underway for heating and lighting specifications.
Refurbishment update August 2005
The floor has been completed and the chairs are now in place.
Refurbishment update April 2005
Work started on Monday 18th
April to remove the pews and clear the church ready for a new floor.
Before work commenced the church looked
like this…
Work commencing and in progress… Covering the organ to prevent damage.
Pews stacked up in the centre for removal…
They will be used by the Isle of Wight Council for repair and refurbishment of local cemetery chapels.
Views with everything cleared.
Our contractors commenced work in levelling the rather crooked 160-year-old floor on Monday18th April. Pictures of the results to follow.
Amongst the “lost” items we have discovered are 23p in change, 2 old sixpences and, under the floor, a dead bat in a jar!
Refurbishment update March 2005
Things are moving on with the interior refurbishment plans –
Sunday 20th March –
Chairs are being ordered.
Wednesday 6th April – Church organ to be
sealed up for protection during the works.
Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th April – Daytime work party to remove pews.
Saturday 16th April – Final date for pews to be collected / cleared from the
church.
Contractors start work on levelling of the floor (planned to take about 2
weeks).
Chair fabric colour
Refurbishment update February 2005
Faculty application for levelling of the floor
within the church, the removal of the pews and the installation of chairs has
now been approved.
The type of chairs selected are shown
below (although they will not be this colour).
Further
fund raising will be commenced with our deferred
Refurbishment update
December 2004
Faculty application submitted for levelling of
the floor within the church and the removal of the pews.
Preliminary visit by DAC (Diocese)
undertaken.
Further fundraising and works to commence
in early 2005.
Refurbishment update June 2004
Some re-hanging of the doors completed.
Contractors estimates currently being received.
Revised architects plans approved by the PCC.
Refurbishment update March 2004
Our
architects have drawn up plans for the levelling of the floor within the church
and the
removal of the pews.
Costing work and faculty applications
will now be progressed.
Work to re-hang some existing doors to
improve disabled access will shortly be undertaken.
The style and fabric for the chairs has
been selected following a survey of the congregation.
Church Refurbishment
Using a Victorian building dating from the 1840's (See History) for 21st Century worship and community use is quite a challenge! Following a congregational survey in 2002 the Church embarked on a programme of maintenance and refurbishment to restore the building to its former glory as well as making it more comfortable and practical for use as a place of worship.
We regard the building as a focal point within the Parish and are keen to see the Church used for God's present day purposes as well as being a reflection of the faith and tradition of the past. With this in mind it is our aim to restore, renew and replace as sensitively as possible as well as providing the best facilities available for the future.
Refurbishment (PHASE 1) commenced with a full redecoration of the interior that was completed in May 2003.
The next phase (PHASE 2) of work, to be started as soon as possible, will include the following:
Replacement of the pews with modern,
comfortable, chairs.
Levelling and carpeting of the floor
throughout the building.
And finally (PHASE 3)
Fitting a replacement heating system
(our existing arrangements are responsible for a lot of hot heads and cold
feet!).
A new internal lighting scheme.
Upgrading of audio and audio-visual
facilities.
Along with those responsible for many other older buildings we are addressing the needs of the disabled and people with special needs. Much of the above work will enable greater access for those in wheelchairs.
Like all major projects these improvements will cost money and we are grateful for the prayer and giving that has resulted in the redecoration element being paid for. If you feel you would like to help us either financially or practically then by all means get in touch (see the Contact us page).
The P.C.C. has set up a small group to assist with the practical co-ordination and fund raising aspects of this work and the aim is to see this financed and completed during 2005 (PHASE 2) and 2006 (Phase 3)
This page will be updated regularly with a progress reports – please keep in touch!
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