Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches

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Minutes of the meeting of the Diocesan Advisory Committee held online via Teams, due to Covid-19 Pandemic Monday 14 June 2021

Present: *Revd Canon E B Gamble (DAC Chair) Archdeacon of Messrs J Mordan, M Goodwill-Hodgson, Dr M Hawkes, Mr WL Exton, Revd D Stevenson W Young, GA Renton, R Howes, Revd A Dempster, Mrs B Cast Mr J Pickett – DAC Secretary

Apologies: Archdeacon of Newark Messrs FJR Stephenson, C Andrews Mrs A Redgate (Registrar), Mrs E Dunleavy (Registry Clerk)

*The meeting was chaired by the Archdeacon of Nottingham as Bronwen had broadband problems, but the chair was present at the meeting. The Archdeacon opened in prayer with thanks for the life and work of Chris Perrett, DAC Member, who died after a short illness on Friday 4 June 2021.

4818 MINUTES

The minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 10 May 2021 were confirmed and signed by the DAC Chair

4819 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Graeme Renton: Blidworth, Wellow, Sneinton St Cyprian, Ratcliffe on Soar Mark Goodwill-Hodgson: Eakring, Bleasby, Nth & Sth Clifton Barbara Cast: Bleasby Mick Exton: Babworth

4820 MATTERS ARISING from the Minutes

a) 101CH Wellow St Swithin [Grade II* - 14th Century] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Churchyard Noticeboard - AA 28/1/2021 Deferred. Parish still to re-apply for a faculty for this work

b) 051J Eakring St Andrew [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Fellowship Seating Area - AA 18/12/2020 1 To create a fellowship seating area at the back of the Nave to enable people to sit and talk to each other after a service 2 The pews (Drawing i ) are constructed in Oak of mixed origin and age standing on a Pine dais sited directly onto the earth base below. 3 Pew ends ( A, B, C, & D ) are clearly from earlier constructions whereas timbers (E, F, G, & H ) are relatively new in comparison; The pew ends ( A, B, C, & D ) shows extensive signs of re-use. They have been altered / re-styled to 'fit' the re-construction as we know it, albeit somewhat crudely befitting the experiences of those concerned at the time 4 Pew end 'B' will be fixed to Pew 'A' (North wall end) with seat base 'B' fixed to pew 'A' forming a double-sided pew. 5 Screen 'E' will be reversed and fitted to pew back 'G' to form appropriate rake for seating comfort retaining all panelling to floor level to alleviate drafts when re-positioned on the dais adjacent to main entrance on the North wall. 6 See Drawing ii for proposed construction of double-sided pew. 7 Pew end 'D' to be positioned opposite pew end 'C' to form free-standing pew incorporating timber from dado 'F' to extend pew ends for stability.

8 Dao 'F' is constructed form short pieces (see photo) and not fully panelled allowing ventilation to the North wall and access to electrical conduit. 9 In our opinion the majority of all timbers existing will be used to re-model the plans as proposed. No working drawings are required for this proposal due to the nature of the materials involved. Construction will be based from our experience in this field of work. 10 All in accordance with Specification 2020-056983 and drawings i and ii from T.S Barrows & Son, dated 25 November 2020 and Statements of Significance and Need dated 7 December 2020 Deferred. Parish still considering their options c) 007CP Babworth All Saints [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr. C J Moxon Local Authority: Bassetlaw Walkway in Belfry - AA 5/3/2021 1 To provide a safer access within the bell tower 2 At present the spiral staircase in the bell tower discharges at the South West for of the Belfry. There is a lead covered hatch leading to the roof in the South East corner of the Belfry. To get to the hatch one has to climb over the bell frame to reach a short ladder and then whilst on the ladder push up a heavy lead covered hatch 3 To provide 2 no. 100 x 65 x 7mm m.s angles with 2 coats primer; bolt angle x to external wall at 900mm c/s into mortar joint; fix angle Y into wall at each end into mortar joint and bolt to 75 x 75 timber post as shown 4 Provide 75 x 75 timber post resting bellframe and bolted through from underside; fix to timber rafter at roof level and to steel angle Y 5 Provide 75x50 timber post as shown fix to steel angle Y, roof rafter and handrail 6 Provide 25mm ply floor between two metal angles, screwed to angles from underside 7 Fix 75x75 timber handrail to timber post and build into wall at other end 8 Supply aluminium ladder as shown to run from Belfry floor level to 600mm above new walkway level; fix to wall into mortar joints 9 All in accordance with revised drawing dated 30 March 2021 and schedule of works dated 20 October 2020 from Mr C Moxon, Church Architect Deferred. DAC to receive amended drawings and revised Schedule of Works d) 005W Averham St Michael & All Angels [Grade I - 11th Century] Architect: Miss J C Holt Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Installation of a Composting Toilet in the Churchyard - AA 8/4/2021 1 To install a new composting toilet for public use in a new standalone wooden building within the churchyard 2 Toilet to be housed in a small timber building on the north side of the church which will house a fully accessible unisex toilet facility; This consists of 4 walls and a roof; the frame is softwood and the external cladding Western red cedar. The interior is clad with OSB. The total weight is around 500kg with single sections weighing in excess of 100kg 3 The toilet has two vaults used alternately for a period of not less than one year each. When the first vault is full, the second one is used. When that is full the first one is emptied of compost and brought back into use. Emptying takes place through the floor hatches. 4 Urine is separated by the pedestal and urinal and sent to a soakaway in the ground 5 Ventilation is achieved passively on most installations through the use of a directional extraction cowl 6 Temporary external lighting to be provided by a portable 60W LED waterproof outdoor floodlight, battery operated to light the way between Vestry door and the new toilet 7 All in accordance with photos dated 6 April 2021; Planning Permission from NSDC dated 1 April 2021; NatSol plans and details FA011 dated 19 March 2015; toilet details and specifications Dec 2016; drawings for excavations 20 Dec 2012; architect's drawings 1305 001 to 010 by Jane Holt, Church Architect; letter dated 11 March 2021 from Amy Schofield, NSDC Conservation Officer and WSI 1305C dated April 2021 from Matt Hurford, Archaeologist No objection. Parish re-considered suggestion of a Trench Arch system but with the archtect’s advice have decided to keep with the original proposals now including temporary external lighting e) 187W Sneinton St Cyprian [Unlisted - 1935] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Nottingham Memorial Garden - AA 25/3/2021 1 To create a memorial garden for cremated remains on the south side of the church 2 To allocate plots 2ft square identified by a plaque 12 x 12 x 2 in natural slate or stone that would be recessed to allow a mower to pass over it 3 A wooden sign, with the words "Memorial Garden" etched onto it. The words would be enclosed by a simple cross at each end. This would be attached to the wall of the church and would be of sufficient size to be fastened into the mortar and not the brickwork. The sign would be no more than 2 bricks high 4 Total area to be just over 21m long, running along the south wall and incorporating room for 24 memorial plots 5 All in accordance with report dated 17 February 2021 from Mr FJR Stephenson, DAC Trees and Churchyards Adviser and photos and drawing supplied No objection. Consideration has been given to a different location but none deemed as suitable as that currently proposed. DAC content to move this forward

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f) 032F Car Colston St Mary [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr C Andrews Local Authority: Bell Tower & Community Project - IC 18/12/2020 Visit by Jonathan Pickett and Revd Canon Bronwen Gamble on 18/5/2021. Comment: Original visit date for January 2021 delayed due to Covid-19 and another National lockdown Noted. DAC Secretary reported back to the DAC on the plans for the bell tower, tower room, west end flooring, move of font, opening up a viewing area for the Robert Thoroton memorials, moving pews at the west end to other locations and move of Chancel stalls to the crossing area.

NEWARK ARCHDEACONRY

4821 FACULTY & LIST B APPLICATIONS

a) 051J Eakring St Andrew [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Area for Cremated Remains 17/5/2021 1 To create a new cremated remains area / Garden of Remembrance in the far north east corner of the churchyard 2 The area would be 20ft by 6ft, marked in each corner by a box plant. 3 Each interment area would be 2ft x 2ft, allowing for a centralised cremated remains plaque in each section measuring 12" x 12" x 2". 4 The plaques would be in grey, non-reflective slate, with serif lettering in white, ideally set lower than ground level for ease of mowing 5 A sign to be erected in front of the area reading 'Garden of Remembrance' 6 All in accordance with advice provided in report dated 6 May 2021 from Mr F Stephenson, DAC Churchyard Adviser No objection subject to: that any human remains that may be disturbed during excavation and building shall be lifted from the place where they are found and shall thereafter be re-interred at the same place but at a deeper level if this is possible or alternatively at some other place in the churchyard in a discreet and seemly manner at the direction of the Incumbent.

b) 082BL North & South Clifton St George [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Repairs to Chancel Wall, Coping Stones and Chancel Floor (List B) 18/5/2021 1 To undertake repairs to external east chancel wall , coping stones and Chancel floor 2 Carefully remove concrete apron around chancel and vestry ensuring gullies remain undamaged. Replace minimal excavated material with 200mm deep pea gravel. 3 Carefully remove 3no. coping stones to east parapet (NB – one is mid kneeler) and ensure adequate support for remaining element 4 Carefully lift decorative tiles to lifted section of chancel floor and save for re-use taking special regard of the pattern. 5 Remove expanded lime-based screed and prepare base to receive finishes 6 Carefully remove sections of cement-based pointing to low level chancel south wall and high level of east wall – all as marked on drawing 7 Allow archaeological watching brief as required by the Diocesan Advisor 8 Roof Works: Replace stone copings and kneeler in stone and profile to match existing with bedding and pointing in NHL 3.5 lime to well-graded crushed stone. New stones to be secured with s/s dowels set in resin and laid on lead DPC. 9 Floor: Lay 100mm limecrete base in affected area and allow to cure 10 Lay recovered tiles in continuous pattern in lime base adhesive. Allow 10% replacement tiling. Include breathable expansion joints at north and south perimeters. 11 Repoint limited sections of south and east chancel walls which have suffered from cement-based pointing – quantities as marked on drawing 12 All in accordance with Schedule of Works, Specification, Prelimaries and Drawing pr 1656/L(40)01 dated 2 February 2021 from Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson, Church Architect No objection subject to: archaeological watching brief in accordance with recommendations by DAC Archaeological Adviser; a free watching brief may be provided please refer to Dr Chris Brooke.

3 c) 208BX Bleasby St Mary [Grade II - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Creation of Space Around the Font 20/5/2021 1 The removal of two pews and a radiator from behind the font to increase space for baptisms 2 The organ shall be protected by the regular organ tuner with light polythene sheeting and taped joints to exclude dust. The protection shall be carefully removed by the organ tuner on completion. 3 Remove pews for resale, carefully remove frontalfor re-use and remove pew plinth and dispose off site. 4 Make good new front edge of pew plinth with reclaimed timber and securely fix retained pew frontal in new location 5 Build-up level beneath pew plinth in limecrete (no excavation)'; Lay Yorkstone slabs to level area to match existing floor. 6 Mason rear edge of font plinth to smooth nosing and chamfer corners. Fix matching painted tiles to exposed upstand. 7 Make good wall in 3 coats lime render and decorate in Classidur Tradition. 8 Drain down system, remove small radiator and cut back pipework to new line of pew frontal and make good. Refill system with corrosion inhibitor and test on completion 9 All in accordance with Schedule of Works dated 21 March from Mark Goodwill-Hodgson, Church Architect and photos and Statements provided and with costings provided from BMK Joinery & Building Services No objection d) 117R Pleasley Vale St Chad [Grade II - 1881] Architect: Mr. C J Moxon Local Authority: CCTV (List B) 24/5/2021 1 Installation of two external CCTV cameras 2 Supply and install 2 x 5mp dome cameras with back boxes in locations as per photographs 3 Supply and install 4ch NVR with 1tb hard drive in the kitchen area. 4 A WIFI link to The Old Vicarage system to be installed, to enable remote access viewing 5 External wiring will be kept at a minimal and little should be seen externally 6 All in accordance with quotation and photos dated 13 May 2021 from Upright TV Aerials and CCTV Security Systems, Mansfield No objection subject to: Church Architect to be consulted and approve proposals for wiring and cable runs; wiring to be coloured to blend in with background. e) 065P Elston All Saints [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Miss J C Holt Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Electrification of Church Clock 25/5/2021 1 To electrify the winding mechanism of the church clock 2 Remove the existing weight lines and pulleys 3 Supply and install a clamped steel frame to the clock movement 4 Install a hardwood seat board onto the frame, above the height of the movement. 5 Supply and install two automatic winding units onto the hardwood seatboard below the clock movement 6 Supply and install the sprockets to the clock main barrels 7 Install pulleys, weights and cables appropriate for the new configuration 8 Set up and leave in good working order. 9 A 240 volt three pin socket will be required for each automatic winding unit, two in total. Just inside the clock case 10 All in accordance with Report including specification and quotation dated 21 October 2020 from Time Assured Ltd, Mansfield, Notts No objection subject to: Ensure clock casing and any graffiti are undamaged f) 021BX Blidworth St Mary of the Purification [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Repairs to Headstones in Churchyard 26/5/2021 1 For the local council to undertake repairs to 12 headstones in the churchyard following a safety inspection 2 Nine headstones can easily be pushed over – no connection to base; to undertake Polly Resin repair to NAMM guidelines to all identified memoriasl as per inspection report 3 Three further headstone and bases are loose on the foundation; these require anchoring into the ground with a suitable ground anchor 4 All in accordance with Newark & Sherwood District Council Safety Inspection Survey dated 13 May 2020 No objection g) 051J Eakring St Andrew [Grade II* - 13th Century] Architect: Mr M Goodwill-Hodgson Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Stained Glass Window Repair 3/6/2021 1 To undertake a repair to the top centre tracery light of the Victorian east window 2 Completely remove this tracery light and board up securely 3 Transport back to the workshop and photograph thepanel on the lightbox, post conservation; take a rubbing of the lead matrix 4 4 Dismantle the lead and glass; clean panes of glass with cotton wool and de-ionised water. Glue any cracked panes with conservation silicone. 5 Re-lead the panel with the same profile and width of lead cames only if necessary, photograph the panel, after conservation 6 Reinstall the panel to site with lime mortar; lnstall 2 new black stainless steel saddle bars to prevent future weight-drop 7 Replace grille like for like by a specialist, as recommended 8 All in accordance with Photos, Observations, Specification and Quotation dated 21 December 2020 from MDS Stained Glass, Wellow, Notts No objection

h) 041GT North Collingham All Saints [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr G W Smith Local Authority: Newark & Sherwood Tree Works (List B) 4/6/2021 1 Crown reduction to several lime trees 2 To all four lime trees: reduce crown on church side to allow 2m clearance from building and lift over pavement to allow 3m clearance from ground level 3 All in accordance with proposal of works dated 27 May 2021 from Newark & Sherwood District Council No objection

4822 INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

a) 184BT Skegby St Andrew [Grade II - 12th Century] Architect: Mr R Smith Local Authority: Ashfield West End Reordering & Redevelopment 23/4/2021 Visit by Jason Mordan, Jonathan Pickett & Revd Adrian Dempster on 24/5/2021. Noted. DAC received report from DAC Secretary for plans to redevelop the west end of the church, removing the existing coal bunker and boiler room to add an extension for better toilet facilities and kitchen and open up the west end for meetings and social gatherings by creating a community space.

NOTTINGHAM ARCHDEACONRY

4823 FACULTY & LIST B APPLICATIONS

a) 075F Gedling All Hallows [Grade I - 13th Century] Architect: Mr B P Bradley Local Authority: Gedling Vestry Roof Repair 11/5/2021 1 To repair the All Hallows Office/Vestry flat roof with a layer of Sarnafil material to provide a waterproof covering and a 'warm roof' system avoiding heat loss 2 Clean and prepare existing Asphalt roof covering ready to receive new Sarnafil system - 29m2 3 Install new Sarnafil G410-15ELF lead grey PVC membrane and 100mm TR27 PIR Insulation fully adhered to existing Asphalt roof - 29m2 4 Sarnametal chase detail into masonry to perimeter - 20m 5 Sarnafil flashing to RWO and Sarnafil flashing to roof penetration 6 All in accordance with Derwent Roofing Services Ltd, Ilkeston, Derbyshire and photos supplied No objection subject to: (1) Consider a tapered insulation across the roof space to aid drainage (2) Ensure there is sufficient height with the upstand to cope with increased height of new roof.

b) 219F Kingston on Soar St Winifred [Grade I - 1900] Architect: Mr G W Smith Local Authority: Rushcliffe Plaque in Honour of Churchwarden 3/6/2021 1 To erect a plaque in memory of Norman Beeby O.B.E., J.P. who died in 2018 and was Church Warden for 50 years. 2 The surround is 34cm x 24cm made of oak with a brass plaque 30.5cm x 20.5cm with an inscription on 3 Inscription to read: In Loving memory of Norman Beeby OBE JP Churchwarden 1967 to 2017 4 To erect it below a similar plaque that was erected to his grandmother and grandfather near the door to the vestry. 5 All in accordance with details and photos provided No objection subject to: Any fixings to be into mortar joints.

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c) 109R Lenton Holy Trinity [Grade II* - 1841] Architect: Mr C Andrews Local Authority: Nottingham Camera system for livestreaming of services 3/6/2021 1 Installation of fixed camera system for livestreaming of services 2 Attach brackets to 2 pillars for mounting of cameras (pillars already have speakers fixed to them) 3 Fix HDMI cables discreetly in valley of pillars, to run downwards into the underfloor space along with the speaker cables already in place; cables will come up again as part of the existing cable bundle under the AV desk. 4 Attach bracket for a 3rd camera to the front of balcony. HDMI wire to be fixed discreetly in groove in woodwork across to pillar, descend behind pillar, then be fixed along edge of floor to reach the AV desk. 5 All wires and brackets will be colour-matched to existing paintwork 6 All in accordance with detailed Schematic and Statements of Significance and Need dated 29 March 2021 No objection subject to: (1) Church Architect to be consulted and approve proposals for wiring and cable runs; wiring to be coloured to blend in with background (2) Any fixings to be into mortar joints (3) To add signage to make people aware that services are being filmed and/or whenever cameras are being used.

d) 219F Ratcliffe on Soar Holy Trinity [Grade I - 14th Century] Architect: Mr G A Renton Local Authority: Rushcliffe Tree Work (List B) 4/6/2021 1 To crown lift one oak tree near to entrance gate 2 1nr young Oak tree at the entrance gates requires lower branches close to path way to be crown lifted and crown reduction required 3 All in accordance with photo supplied and quotation dated 4 June 2021 from Jack Kent Services, Notts No objection

4824 INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

No requests received

4825 ANY OTHER BUSINESS

• Revd Dave Stevenson asked for help and clarity for applications to bring internet access into churches. The DAC Secretary suggested he would communicate this back to the Chancellor for advice on this topic.

4826 CORRESPONDENCE

a) Contested Heritage in Cathedrals & Churches 2021: CBC Guidance b) Sustainability & Net Zero Carbon Best Practice Note: Church Projects, CBC & EASA Feb 2021 c) Sustainability & Net Zero Carbon Best Practice Note: QI Reports, CBC & EASA Feb 2021 d) Elston All Saints Clock Adviser’s Report May 2021 e) Nottingham Building Preservation Trust Newsletter Issue 6 May 2021 f) NBPT Harry Johnson Award 2021 g) A Practical Path to Net Zero Carbon: A Checklist for Your Church (2021) h) Protect Duty Consultation Making the public safer at publicly accessible locations i) Kelham St Wilfrid: Heating Adviser’s Report June 2021 j) Staunton St Mary: Heating Adviser’s Report May 2021 k) Weston All Saints: Heating Adviser’s Report June 2021 l) The Role of The Faculty System in Achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2030 by Jacqueline Humphreys, Barrister & Former Deputy Chancellor of S&N Diocese m) Cossall St Catherine WSI Report by Matt Hurford (Historic Buildings and Archaeology Services) n) 2020 Annual DAC Review o) Quinquennial Reports a. Aspley St Margaret Mark Goodwill-Hodgson b. Kelham St Wilfrid Jane Holt

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4827 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday 19 July 2021 at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start again on Teams remotely due to the covid 19 situation and availability at Jubilee House.

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