Whitwick Parish Church
Whitwick Parish Church
Restoration and Development Project
*Phase One is complete -
**Phase Two is now underway
please read on to find out more.....
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The Church
St John the Baptist Church, Whitwick is a vibrant and growing part of the local community and actively involved in meeting the needs of all ages. The original church on the site is believed to be Anglo-Saxon with the current tower dating back to 1220. The church is the historic centre of the village and one of the oldest in the National Forest.
The Project
The planned restoration concerns the main roof, tower, electrical system and redecoration. An English Heritage grant of £145,000 has been promised for 75% of the roof and tower repairs with the condition that we raise the remaining £50,000 and complete the work by the end of 2008.
The development involves introduction of toilets, a creche and refreshment facilities which will support the wider community use of the building.
The first phase commenced in March 2007 and was completed at the end of the year. Phase two is now underway with the scaffolding going up on July 21st 2008. The final phase is planned to flood light the building to celebrate the historic origins of Whitwick and enhance security.
Cost breakdown £
Phase 1 Building of toilets and renewal of
electical system. £ 110,000
Phase 2 Restoration of tower parapet and
renewal of lead roof. £ 194,000
Phase 3 Reordering, including installation of creche
and servery, redecoration & floodlighting. £ 60,000 est
Total £364,000
How to make a contribution
Individual donations will be recognised - unless you wish to remain anonymous - by recording the names of benefactors, but not amounts given. If you would like to make a contribution please download the appropriate form and send it to the address below.
We warmly invite support from corporate and charitable bodies as well as from individuals. All corporate and charitable donations will be publicly recognised.
Please use this form for a one off donation
Please use this form for a regular monthly donation
Thank you for your support
We hope and trust that you will want to join our endeavours to raise the money needed to preserve the ancient heritage of the village, ensuring that this historic place of spirituality, peace and harmony is maintained and continues to be used by future generations.
From the left: Juliet, Roy, Clive and Carole
Carole Baker and Roy Stratton -The churchwardens, who are responsible for the church building on behalf of the Parochial Church Council (PCC).
Juliet Hogsden - Treasurer to the PCC
Clive Underwood and Keith Hamilton - Project Architects
Contact
Mrs J Hogsden (PCC Treasurer) (Tel 01530 224834)
c/o The vicarage
37, North Street,
Whitwick,
Leicestershire
LE67 5HA
For further information, or to make a comment or suggestion, please 
Press release
To view the May 2007 Press Release click here
Office Address:
St John the Baptist Church
North Street
Whitwick
Leicestershire
LE67 5HA