The Chapel of St.Lawrence , Warminster |
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Feoffees are entirely responsible for the Chapel’s funding.It is not financed by any church or heritage organisation and therefore relies on local support.As with all old buildings every now and then some major work becomes necessary and it has been noticed recently that the battlements are becoming unstable.New stones, which include two gargoyles at the back of the tower,are needed to replace those worn by weathering.
The estimate for the cost of this work and general building fabric repairs is likely to be in the region of £40,000 and the Feoffees launched a public appeal at the Chapel’s Patronal Festival Service on Sunday 9th August 2009. A varied programme of fund-raising events has been arranged and it is hoped that local organisations as well as residents will help contribute towards this project. An estimate of some likely costs includes ; Scaffolding £6,000 Gargoyles £3,000 each Battlement stones £500 each The work is due to begin in the first half of 2010 and on completion a donors plaque will be displayed in the Chapel. How to help It is hoped that the people of Warminster will support the Appeal by attending as many of the fundraising events as possible. Donate by Cheque; made payable to St Lawrence Tower Appeal and send to the address below .Please also print out and attach this Gift Aid Declaration Form to enable us to reclaim the tax payable. View BBC Wiltshire Article on Appeal Phil Howard Chairman of the Feoffees 60 Highbury Park Warminster, Wilts BA12 9JF
philliphoward@talktalk.net |