UPDATE ON RESTORATION PLANS: An extract from a bid application which starts with a quotation from the Visitors' Book. We think it sums up why we feel our fundraising is important; "an oasis of calm in a busy world..." We're lucky enough to be custodians of an ancient church in a stunningly beautiful location. St John's is the heart and soul of our village: visited in person and online by increasing numbers from afar and loved and cherished by local people, who visit the church to worship, celebrate and commemorate and support events in the newly-opened resource centre. We want to continue to share its journey from an early religious settlement on a busy river crossing to the special place it is today. Community support and hard work have taken us a long way, but the physical repair work to save the building is urgent. We want to deliver a project which celebrates the rich social history of this community, sharing its story with newcomers and securing a precious legacy for future generations.
St John's, Waberthwaite
