THERE will be a chance to see the restoration work in progress at the ancient Church House, South Tawton next week. The first of three promised open days has been arranged for Friday, June 3, when visitors are welcome to take a look around the house between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Thought to have been built in the late 15th or early 16th century, the earliest record in the churchwardens? accounts appears in 1558-59 to confirm that bordes were being stored in churche hose. Built of coursed granite ashlar, hand-cut stone with a minimum of mortar, the thatched house has an intriguing past and historians will be on hand to talk to visitors about that and the importance of the building to the local community down the centuries. Architectural experts will be there to explain the procedures being followed as restoration progresses. Other open days are being planned for July 8 and August 19 and more details on the restoration and how it may be helped can be obtained by calling David Youle on 01837 840418. The work has been made possible thanks to a £275,00 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.