Regeneration Project News....

Well... the workmen have finished and the parish now has the task of cleaning the Parish Church at our "Scrubology Day" on Saturday.

The restored Blessed Sacrament Chapel is ready for use and the Font is in situ on the new marble floor. The Confessional has been repositioned on the north side of the Nave opposite the image of Our Lady and all that remains to be done there is a little decoration and the installation of the Crucifix, which is being lovingly cleaned at the moment by June Wilde.

Once the Icon of St Giles is written and been put in place we will be having a major celebration.

Here are a few photo's:

The first photo is of the Font having been put in situ. The font area is still taped off to allow for the mortar to dry properly. I was told today that during the works many people had visited the church and engaged the workmen in conversation. Many, many appreciative comments have been made and no derogatory ones were received

Below is the restored Blessed Sacrament Chapel with the Reredos by Sir Ninian Comper, the altar and Lectern designed by Pugin (incidentally the pulpit is designed by Pugin as well):

Below is the image of St Michael, now positioned facing you as you enter the west door in the tower area. This photo was taken just as he was put in situ: hence the top of the step ladder being visible. Red light to be put in situ tomorrow - though at that height it will need to be a 7 day one!

Further reports will follow on the work will be posted on Saturday when final decorations and all the cleaning have been completed.