SOME of the original features of All Saints Church which have been hidden for decades have been restored to their former glory, as part of the transformation taking place there. Church members say they are delighted with the progress of the project to see the replacement of worn carpets, the creation of a more open and level area at the front of the church and the construction of a servery area at the rear. The work, which began early in the New Year, is now well under way and is and is intended to make the church more flexible and accessible. Churchwarden Mrs Gilly Bromilow said: ?We are delighted with the progress of the work and can already see that when it is all done the church will look wonderful. ?It is exciting to see some of the original features, which have been hidden for decades, once more in full view and restored to their former glory. ?The increased space at the front will improve our ability to meet the needs of disabled people, allowing easier access and will enable us to host more events like the successful Two Moors festival concert last year. ?It will also give us a more flexible area at the front of the church, which can be utilised in a variety of ways. The refurbished servery area at the rear of the church will be a vast improvement on its predecessor. ?The church is going through a period of growth and a more flexible and beautiful interior is exactly what we need. ?It has taken a lot of planning, discussion and thinking by many members of the congregation and PCC to get this far and we are looking forward to most of it being complete by Easter.? The whole project, including the replacement of the church?s heating system, which broke down irreparably last year, will cost around £25,000, much of which has already been raised. The church is holding a gift weekend on February 4 to 5. Rector the Rev Stephen Cook will be present at the coffee morning in the church hall on the Saturday morning and at both services on the Sunday to receive any gifts people feel able to make.
