Parishioners rejoice at new church roof
A newly renovated church has opened its doors to the public after undergoing a major restoration project.
St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashford Carbonell, near Ludlow celebrated its reopening, following the completion of its roof restoration project, in a recent service of thanksgiving,.
The service marked the immense contribution made by individuals and organisations to the success of the work. Thanks were given to the parish, local community and small grant making organisations for their support in running events and/or donating generously to the roof project and to the Heritage Lottery Fund for its grant award which also enabled a number of community events to be run.
Liz Taylor, co-ordinator of the project said: "We have come a long way in the six and a half years since the Restoration Project bank account was first opened. It is a remarkable achievement and we are delighted to see the north nave of the church roof finally restored and the church open daily once again."
Peter Stretton, church warden added: "The church is now able to concentrate on its wider work of serving the community."
