In the Consistory Court of the Diocese of LeedsChurch of Sowerby Bridge: Christ ChurchIn the parish of Sowerby BridgeNOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the following:Introduction of 110 padded chairs formerly in the church of Holmfield, to be used in the gallery of the church to provide additional socially distanced seating capacity, pursuant to an Archdeacon’s temporary minor reordering licence issued on 3 January 2020.Copies of the relevant plans and documents may be examined online athttps://www.christchurchsb.org.uk/news/(If changes to a church are proposed, a copy of the petition and of any designs, plans, photographs and other documents that were submitted with it must be displayed in the church or at another place where they may be conveniently inspected by the public.)Petitioners:1. PETER HENRY, CHURCHWARDEN2. REVD. ANGELA DICK, VICAR3. DAVE GILL, CHURCHWARDENDate 19/01/2021If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should send a letter stating the grounds of your objection to The Diocesan Registrar atLupton Fawcett LLPYorkshire HouseEast ParadeLeedsLS1 5BDso that your letter reaches the registrar not later than 18/02/2021. A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter.
<strong>PEOPLE OF SOWERBY BRIDGE, WE NEED YOU! </strong>We’re making a film: <strong>WHY SOWERBY BRIDGE? (Why Not?)</strong>If you live, work, study or visit Sowerby Bridge we want to know what you think. We want to hear about your experiences in the town, from long ago to right now. What do you think is special about the area and its heritage?Have you any views or stories about the town’s historic buildings and the people who’ve lived and traded in them?What events you’ve been to in the town in the past and what would you like to see in the future?Send us your stories and ideas …If you have a memory of life in Sowerby Bridge, an opinion about life here, or a vision for the future of the town please let us know, either by making and sending us a short video, letter, picture, photograph or card. Be as creative as you like, you can express yourself through songs, music, poems, dance, drawings, sketches, filmed performances, conversations or monologues.Digital formats (videos, photos, songs etc) can be sent to https://form.whysb.org.uk/wsb and/or cards, pictures or photos, with your contact details, (name, email or phone number) can be posted in our post boxes at:Hawdon Russell Architects, 52 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2AESowerby Bridge Library, Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2QGArtichoke Natural Foods, 11 Ryburn Buildings, HX6 3AH Whatever is submitted may be used in the film and/or will be retained in an archive at Sowerby Bridge Library and will inspire the Heritage Action Zone programme. Some of these contributions will be selected by the film maker and cultural consortium and be used to create the Why Sowerby Bridge? Why Not? video, to be screened in March 2021 to tell the world about what makes Sowerby Bridge Sowerby Bridge.More information is available on our website www.whysb.org.ukThe ideas you contribute will help shape the activities for the Sowerby Bridge High Street Heritage Action Zone 2020-2024. This scheme, funded by Historic England in partnership with Calderdale Council and Fire & Water, brings money and support to revitalise the town centre, including events and works to improve buildings and public spaces.
During Lockdown we’ve been delighted to help senior members of our own congregation keep in touch by “Zooming” our Saturday coffee mornings. Once a little help to start was given by family members we have had the joy of seeing a couple of grandads meeting up on line each week, with a brew for some banter, just as they would have at church. We’re now training up to help more people go “on- line” safely, offering a 1-1 appointments basis in person, but socially distanced, using a big screen TV to guide you click by click. The Community Foundation for Calderdale has supported the church with a grant from their “National Emergencies Team DCMS Big Night In Fund”, enabling us to buy examples of the most common types of digital device. This means we can probably match the device you are using or we can even let those without any equipment “experiment”, to see which device suits them best and “try before you buy”. We are also grateful to the Sowerby Bridge Ward Forum and the Diocese of Leeds Bishops Development Fund who have provided grant funding to make a one way flow through our building and meet best practice to be COVID secure. Peter Henry who heads up our social media team says “We are so grateful that local organisations are helping us both with improvements to physical access into the building and with equipment for those who are prevented from getting out and about to keep in touch on-line”. We are teaming up with Memory Lane Café Calderdale, who recently received funding to buy Tablets for their members, and together we hope to equip and teach those who are digitally isolated to get the most out of the internet, especially if they have to shield due to COVID 19. Our first priority is to assist the members and carers connected to our organisations but we hope to widen this to anyone in our community wanting to brush up their skills by also joining the Calderdale Digital inclusion network. Rev Canon Angela Dick says “This year has been difficult for many people and although the news of a vaccine brings hope, the dark days of winter still stretch out for many weeks. Our theme this Christmas is “Comfort and Joy” and we’d love to help more people connect on line so they can enjoy seeing their family, even if they cannot meet in person.” For more information, and to pre -register for a free appointment please go to our website www.christchurchsb.org.uk where you can also find details of our health and safety processes in the COVID-19 section of our website. Steve Duncan, CEO of the Community Foundation for Calderdale commented, "We're delighted to have been able to fund this project as we are passionate about reducing isolation in the community. This programme is so important to teach vital skills and help our community feel connected."
<div>The award and a prize of £7,500 was presented to Peter Henry, Church Warden of Christ Church at the National Churches Trust’s Local Treasures event.</div><div>Judges were impressed with how maintenance was a well-organized team effort at the church involving the architect, Parochial Church Council, churchwardens and volunteers, and the impact this had made on keeping the church well maintained. </div><div>In addition, the maintenance team use social media to share news about maintenance with the congregation, making sure that the whole church community is aware of key issues.Peter Henry, Church Warden said: “On behalf of the PCC I would like to thank you for this award. It means a lot to us and our congregation."<div>"Without them a lot of the work that we have undertaken here would not have actually happened. </div><div>"Next year sees our five-year quinquennial inspection, where we will put our maintenance plan in place to take us through the next five years.</div><div>"The grant that we received today will help towards carrying out maintenance work highlighted in this.”The vicar, Canon Angela Dick said "As a church family, here at Christ Church, we are all delighted to have won the 2020 Nayler Award for Excellence in Church Maintenance. Together we have all worked hard over the years to take care of our building so that we can be a beacon of hope in the heart of our community. I’m grateful for the dedication and commitment of our Churchwardens, the PCC, the whole church family and members of our community in Sowerby Bridge. Most of all we are thankful to God for being faithful to us as we always seek to put Him at the centre of our plans."<strong>Claire Walker, Chief Executive of the National Churches Trust said:</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem;">“Congratulations to Christ Church in Sowerby Bridge, deserving winners of the 2020 Nayler Awards for church maintenance. The work of the team shows the benefits of having a good maintenance plan in place which helps to prevent costly repair bills in the future. We are delighted that The Pilgrim Trust have partnered with us in these awards, so that we can celebrate the unsung heroes who maintain church buildings.”</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">More information as well as an opportunity to watch the awards can be found on </span>https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/news/christ-church-sowerby-bridge-uks-best-maintained-church</div></div>
