Since 2000, about £725,000 has been spent repairing our 800 year old landmark building. According to the latest architect’s report about £330,000’s worth of work still needs to be done
As well as supporting the funding of conservation and repair work by direct donations, the Friends organise fund raising events such as the Newport Open Gardens, and arrange working parties to do simple maintenance and cleaning
The next urgent project is to replace the Tower lead roof and alter the poorly designed drainage. Water ingress has allowed beetle infestation and rot of timbers beneath the roof. The project design has been done and paid for, a Faculty obtained (a Church of England planning permission), and tenders obtained.
The total cost including professional fees will be over £100,000.
