History of the Church Nineties

1990

• January storms caused further severe damage to Church roof.
• In June, tenth Vicar installed, John Cheeseman.

1991

• Constant vandalism necessitated protective screens being erected
  over most of the Church windows.

1992

• October launch of the Heritage appeal project, to re-roof the
  Church, enclose the Lady Chapel and extend the Church centre.

1993

• Serious structural failure of external wall at Old School Hall.

1994

• April to May - Church roof completely renewed as stage one of the Heritage project.
• No less that 25 fund raising and social events held during the year in support of the Heritage project, including the first Charity Shop.

1995

• Lady Chapel enclosed with a timber framed double glazed screen and new carpet, curtains and chairs purchased.
• Autumn Craft Fair held.
• Contract awarded for re-building and extending of the Church Centre.
• Church heating fails in September and new boiler installed.

1998

• New Public Address system and Induction loop installed.

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