Tiles from the north slope of All Saints' nave roof are stacked neatly on scaffolding, waiting to be reused if possible.

They have been in place since the 1970s. At that time mortar was used as a fixing, but this has since deteriorated and the whole roof face now has to be renewed. The old tiles are being carefully cleaned up by contractors Lodge and Sons so that as many as possible can be reused.

The work is scheduled to take to the end of October, with services continuing but scaled back as much as possible. The interior is protected throughout with dustsheets.

The project is being generously funded by The National Churches Trust, The Wolfson Foundation, Suffolk Historic Churches Trust, Garfield Weston Foundation, Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement and Alfred Williams Charitable Trust. Over 50% of the total costs are being met by our own fundraising efforts, including a Gardeners' Question Time event, drinks party and appeal.