Progress report – 14th April 2023
The wall has now been rebuilt above the archway for the new accessible door on the north side. The stones are of course original but slightly lighter as just taking the wall down and rebuilding cleans them a little. The temporary works will soon be removed and work can start on levelling the path outside.
Other things are now beginning to take shape even though they are not quite finished yet!
The panelling between the chancel and the utility area is now in place – but just one detail to be finished here – a different colour for the electrical socket. The door between the utility area and the chancel still needs a handle. The column bases for the chancel have now been faced with stone, and the pillars in the nave have been painted but there are still two of the pillars in the nave to be repaired.
We still need more funds for completion. There is still the option to donate a chair with a dedication or to contribute to the organ or main appeal. You will find all the details on the website.
Although the building itself is closed, worship, continues in The Cornerstone on Sundays (8, 9.30 and 11.15am) and on weekdays (Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am and Thursday at 9 am) and the bell ringers have access to the tower. Christenings, weddings and funerals (except burials) take place in St Paul’s Church Wokingham. There is still access to almost all the churchyard either through the lychgate in London Road or the double gate in Norreys Avenue. The memorials by The Cornerstone and by the vestry door can be accessed by arrangement with the Parish Office.
