Nick & Mark's Sponsored Walk to Iona

Well - we made it !

Nick and Mark got to Iona on Friday 19th September, on schedule, if a little weary, which was not bad after 100 miles or so.

We were boosted on the penultimate day, by hearing of the wonderful sponsorship support we had already generated during the walk.

So thank you so much to those who sponsored us or donated to our fund.As of 9th October, the walk has raised over £1700 towards the church renovation fund.

Look forward to Mark and Nick's next walk to Whithorn, which will complete the pilgramage from St Mary's to the two great original centres of Christianity in Scotland.
 
If you would like to donate or sponsor Mark and Nick, you can do so now by clicking on this link.

The Church Renovation Project

Work has started at the Church on this long awaited project.  Starting on 6th October, the Organ will be removed for safekeeping and restoration.  Scaffolding will be erected round the church building also starting this week.

The most immediate work which will affect the congregation, is the work to restore and rebuild the Porch.  This may disrupt access for a week or two.  Work starts on the Porch on 20th October.  Access during this period to the Church will be through the Vestry door on the north side of the Church, if necessary.

We shall keep the congregation informed on a week by week basis of any work which will affect access.  We are guaranteed continued use of the Church throughout the contract, which is to last until 28th February.

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded a funding package for the work proposed for Church Renovation project.

The award is for £105,000, with an additional £6,000 to help pay for professional fees related to the project and for working up and preparing plans.  The grant is subject to several conditions.

The remainder of the funding for this project has been raised by the congregation and from other grant bodies.  We are very very grateful to all those who have supported this project.

9th October 2008