This page provides updates on the progress of our appeal and the project in general. Please bookmark it and return at regular intervals to read about our progress.
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December 2007 - Decorating work in progress - chaos reigns!
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October 2007 - Donation from Masonic Grand Lodge and Work in the Church Begins
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October 2007 - New organ nearly complete in the workshop
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September 2007 - Newspaper Articles about the Appeal
March 2007 - Local Singer / Songwriter Andy Yeadon Raises Money
Andy Yeadon raises money for the appeal through a gig in church supported by Classical Guitarist Paul Croft.
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January 2007 - Forgotten Trust gives Church a headstart for fundraising
A Trust fund which contained only £1500 has rocketed in value to £43,000 ater the church forgot about it for 60 years.
Read the full Teesdale Mercury article
December 2006 - The Development Appeal is Launched
First Steps - November 2006
The appeal is to be launched formally on Sunday 3rd December 2006. Click here for full details of the St Mary's Barnard Castle Development Appeal.
£500,000 is required to make significant improvements to the church building in key areas e.g..
Accessibility alterations to pews and pew platforms in the Nave, Aisles and North Transept.
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Installation (and relocation) of a new digital organ as a fitting accompaniment to services and concerts and create more gathering space. Replacement of the heating system and many other improvements required for the 21st Century. |
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The Parochial Church Council is an exempt charity. The Friends of St Mary's Church Barnard Castle, Registered Charity No. 1097736.