ESSENTIAL WORK AT St MARY'SYou may have noticed of late some scaffolding and a crane around St Mary's. Our last Quinquennial inspection of the church identified a lot of necessary work to the roof and other areas. Some of the repairs were carried out internally by volunteers and other much more major work was delayed for as long as possible to preserve funds. The areas requiring scaffolding and a crane for high work is now in the stages of being completed to ensure that worship can continue in a dry and secure space.This Sunday 1st December, we officially are holding a 'GIFT DAY' where members of our congregation and others who may be in a position to contribute are invited to support our fundraising appeal for this urgent work.. no matter how large or small.. Everyone is valued whether they are in a position to offer anything donation wise or not. It goes without saying that these are tough economic times for a great many and we value many volunteers who also give of their talents and precious time.If you are able to support St Mary's now or in the future, we have many ways that you can contribute.We have a card reader at the back of the ChurchA parish giving scheme can be found at www.parishgiving.org.ukOne off donations on our gift day or ANYTIMEOur treasury box at the back of the Church where individual donations less that £30 can have gift aid claimed on them under the Gift aid small donation scheme.Please feel free to message or email us for further information on envelope scheme, gift aid,bequests and legacies.St Mary's exists to be a beacon of light, sharing God's love throughout the community we serve.EVERYONE is valued without exception.