RECENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS
LADY CHAPEL CHAIRS
Following the removal of the pews in the Lady Chapel, substantial handmade chairs, which are obligatory have been funded. These are now installed and are already making the use of the space in the Lady Chapel more flexible, particularly for weddings.
Work on the windows of the south side of church – approx. £150,000
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EXTERNAL STONEWORK AND OTHER REPAIRS
External sandstone and stained glass windows in many places and stone drainage channels and rainwater pipe outlets have all been repaired.
CHURCH CLOCK
The Friends of St Alkmund’s Charity has funded alterations and upgrades to the mechanism of the clock. The mechanism was changed from manual winding to electric in 2011 and at this time an autoregulator was installed. This autoregulator was no longer functioning as it should.
We funded a new and effective autoregulator plus a new automatic hour change system – quote of £2,904- and continued annual servicing; quote of £222 pa
PEW CUSHIONS
The Friends purchased cushions for the pews in the central block of the nave. The thick padded cushions, covered in a warm red furnishing velvet, were custom made to fit our pews at a cost approaching £12,000. We would like to extend this investment to provide seat cushions for the pews in the side aisles as and when funds allow.
HANDRAILS TO THE CHANCEL STEPS
A new set of handrails has been installed on both sides of the chancel steps. This is appreciated by the less mobile in our congregation.
