The Objective
The Friends were formed in 2003 by Canon Chris Clarke to regularly fund raise enabling the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement, beautification of St Andrew’s Church Sonning in such ways as the charity trustees may from time to time determine.
Trustees:
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Bob Hine |
Chairman |
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Janet Giles |
Secretary |
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Magnus Smyly |
Treasurer |
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Wendy Williams |
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Liz Nelson |
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Sally Wilson |
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Keith Nichols |
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Paul Grist |
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Projects Funded by the Friends:
- Retiling of Church Roof
- Re-leading of Stained Glass Windows
- Installation of Glass Door
- Provision of Vicars Vestments
- Provision of Choir Robes
- Tower – re roofing, including major Structural work.
- Refurbishing and Re gilding of Tower Clock Face
- Refurbishment of Weather Vane
- Peal Board for Ringing Chamber
- Refurbishment of North Porch
- Heating Boiler replaced
Future Events:
- Candlelit Dickensian Christmas Fayre – St.Andrew’s Church, Sunday 9th December: 2-4pm
- Supper at the Ivy in Sonning – 7pm start. Thursday 24th January, 2019. Booking essential via: Bob Hine: 0118 9698653
Becoming a Friend:
It is easy to become “Friend” by making a single donation or alternatively you can make regular donations through your bank. In return you will receive an annual newsletter and invited to attend the various fundraising activities throughout the year and to attend the Annual General Meeting.
To become a Friend please complete the following form: Friends of St Andrews Form
Photos of Projects Funded by the Friends of St Andrew’s Church, Sonning
Heating pipes being laid from new boiler located in the St Sarik Room to the Church
New Heating Boiler Installation
Connection of new heating pipes to the old system in the old Boiler Room
Old Roof Tiles in need of replacement
Roof Tiles Crumbling – all replaced with hand made tiles.
Tower Main Beam – found with major rot while replacing the Roof. Affected parts of the beam replaced and braced with steel
Beam showing steel bracing
North Porch Refurbishment. Repointing of stonework required to prevent water penetration. 