History of the Church Eighties

1980

• Joyce Bennett (Missionary Link from Hong Kong) preached in July.

1982

• In April, 22 pipes were stolen from the organ.
• The PCC decided that the Church should remain locked when not in use.
• "Disciples" Youth group formed in October.
• Tower Room cleaned up and heating installed for their meetings.
• Better lighting installed on the tower stairs.

1983

• New churchyard mower purchased.
• Grant received from the local authority lottery fund for renovation of Tower Room for the Youth Group.

1984

• "Peace" Rose Garden created in memory of Ron Gillham, PCC Secretary for nearly 40 years.
• Flowers Festival and Exhibition held in June.

1986

• Saturday Shop started at Old School Hall, monthly, as a major fund raiser. Hobbies and Handicrafts Exhibition held.

1987

• October hurricane caused massive damage to roof and fabric of Church.
• New suspended ceiling fitted in Old School Hall, funded by members donations and gifts.

1989

• Tragic death "in harness" of Rev. James Watts.
• December preacher at Christingale was Archbishop of Canterbury and at midnight Communion, the