St Mary’s, Thakeham NEWS Building for the People to the Glory of God October 2020 Getting on with it

On the 21st September contractors, Valley Builders began work to renovate, restore and refresh our church building, work has been progressing well and we have been impressed by contractors’ professional and proactive approach.

The vestry has been demolished already and groundworks are in progress to prepare foundations for the new extension at the back of the church (see photos). Stonework re-pointing and repairs at the front have also started and scaffolding is in place to prepare for essential structural repairs in the tower.

Team photo from left: Matthew of Valley Builders, our vicar Sara-Jane, our project leader Cliff and Trevor, our architect

Right: The back of the church after demolition of the vestry

For now, our church building, accessible car park and pedestrian access from the North side along with parts of the church yard are closed to facilitate safe working but appointments for access can be arranged. Site boundaries will change from time to time to facilitate safe working.

If you need to visit church yard areas within the building site during working hours please contact our Site Manager, Symon Trigg on 07736 550841 between the hours of 7.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday. If you would like to visit outside of these hours please telephone Cliff, our project leader on 07765 530370 to arrange an appointment.

Rev’d Sara-Jane Stevens The Parishes Office is open The Rectory Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am – 1.30pm. The Street Thakeham Telephone: 01798 813121 / 07923 420 834 Email: [email protected] West RH20 3EP Website www.stmarysthakeham.org The Rectory Telephone: 01798 813 121 Facebook www.facebook.com/STWparishes Parish Mobile: 07923 420 834

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