The re-ordering works are now complete and we have had two services at which we have had the benefit of an open space at the back of the church for after service meeting and refreshments, and we hope soon to he holding functions there. We are planning to install ground level heating to replace the … [Read more...]
Works nearing completion
The final touches are now being installed in the re-ordered church, which has been transformed. Our first service since the church was closed for works takes place on Sunday 16th October at 10am which will be partly a celebration of what has been achieved and looking forward to a new phase in the … [Read more...]
Wall paintings to be restored
At long last everything is in place for the restoration and conservation of the church wall paintings. The work will be being carried out during September and October 2021. For more details about the project, please see the section of the website entitled Re-purposing and Transformation. The … [Read more...]
Fundraising continues for the re-purposing and transformation projects
We are still raising funds for our wall paintings restoration project, and for the community project which will re-purpose and transform the church building to provide a community and events space, install educational and visitor facilities, and support the continued use of the church as a place of … [Read more...]
Paston church reopens after coronavirus lockdown closure
After a period of enforced closure during the COVID-19 lockdown, Paston Church is once again open at all times. Visitors are asked to observe coronavirus safeguards which are explained in a notice on the main entrance door adjacent to a hand sanitiser dispenser. We are not yet holding services … [Read more...]
Re-dedication of the new memorial garden
On Sunday 14th July over 50 people cane to a ceremony to re-dedicate their deceased relatives' ashes and memorial plaques now in their new positions,. The brief service was led by our Rector, Andrew Jones, and from comments we've received people found it a moving and happy occasion, which also … [Read more...]
Memorial garden – now set up and “populated”
The ashes of deceased residents buried by the tower are now in the new memorial garden occupying the south western corner of the churchyard, by the lych gate. It has taken some time from when we were advised they should be moved so that scaffolding could be put round the tower if needed. It was … [Read more...]
Memorial garden in the churchyard
A space by the lych gate in the south western corner of the churchyard has now been set aside, bordered by lavender plants, for which we have the necessary "faculty" from the Norwich diocese. This is to take the memorial plaques that will need to be moved from the base of the tower with the … [Read more...]
Re-ordering St Margaret’s for multiple use
Over the last year or so our plans have firmed up - demolishing the vestry, removing or shortening and the rear pews, moving the font to the centre of the church and installing kitchen and toilet. Our plans have been approved in principle by the Diocese and we are looking for funding, some of … [Read more...]