A book of Condolence is now available in St Andrew’s Church for anyone wishing to leave messages of condolence or memories of our late and dearly loved Queen Elizabeth II. The church will remain open daily until 20th September, 9.00am to 4.00pm daily should you wish to sign the book with your thoughts, memories and reflections. A quiet space to sit and reflect with your own private prayers and thoughts.
SATURDAY 14TH & SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST 2021 10:30AM TO 3:30PMAll are invited to join us as we celebrate the conclusion of The National Lottery Heritage Funded project.A short service will be held at 10:30am to celebrate and give thanks for the successful and safe completion of the project.The results of the community volunteer research projects including new guidebooks, Halton Holegate 'Past & Present' booklet, Childrens Guide to the Church will be available, and interpretive display boards, banners etc will be exhibited in church.Refreshments available.The church will also be open Monday 16th August to Friday 20th August 10:30am to 3:00pm for those wishing to visit on other days.Time to celebrate. – St Andrew's Church Halton Holegate (haltonholegatestandrew.co.uk)
2019 St Andrew’s P.C.C. (Parochial Church Council) applied to The National Heritage Lottery Fund for grant aid towards repair of the south aisle and porch roofs, and the associated rainwater goods. (Gutters and drainpipes). These roofs had been ‘temporarily’ covered in felt since 2010, following thefts of lead. Since then, other repairs took priority, namely the Nave and north aisle roofs. Eventually the aisle and porch roofs made their way to the top of the priority list, hence our application. In September 2019 we were extremely grateful to be awarded a Delivery phase grant, in the sum of £135,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The remainder of the funding was received from other grant aided charities namely Allchurches trust, Lincolnshire Churches Trust, and the Garfield Weston Foundation, without whose invaluable support this work could not have gone ahead.Our appointed Architect undertook various surveys to determine the extent of the work in detail. The Lincoln Diocesan Advisory Committee assisted in us obtaining the necessary Faculties and permissions for the works. The Faculty process is the equivalent to planning permission for work on churches. <span style="font-size: 1rem;">The detailed plans were agreed by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England, and quotations for the work were obtained to provide accurate costs.</span>March 2020 <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Work started, but no sooner had we got the scaffolding erected the country was thrown into the first Covid lockdown.</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Capital works were suspended, but the volunteer community projects were able to continue, albeit with social distancing restrictions. Following the partial lifting of restrictions allowing building work to continue, we made good progress, and thankfully the weather was kind.</span>December 2020<span style="font-size: 1rem;"> Work on the roofs was completed and the church was once again scaffold free.</span>
Saint Andrew’s Church in Halton Holegate has received a financial boost from the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help fund repairs during the coronavirus pandemic. Lifeline grants from the Culture Recovery Fund are designed to protect heritage sites and ensure that jobs and access to culture and heritage in local communities are protected during the months ahead. St Andrew’s has been awarded £25,000 for essential construction work which will stop water seeping through the organ loft roof and causing damage to, not only the fabric of the building, but also to the historic organ beneath. The grant comes at a crucial point because, if left much longer damage to the much-loved church would have caused further damage and subsequential increased repair costs. Grants of up to £25,000 are being allocated to cherished heritage sites, like St. Andrew’s, across the country to cover urgently needed maintenance and repairs. This vital funding comes from a part of the Culture Recovery Fund called the Heritage Stimulus Fund and is administered on behalf of the government by Historic England. As well as rescuing precious heritage buildings in need, the injection of cash will protect livelihoods for some of the most vulnerable heritage specialists and contractors working in the sector. Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, said: “These grants will help the places that have shaped our skylines for hundreds of years and that continue to define culture in our towns and cities. We’re protecting heritage and culture in every corner of the country to save jobs and ensure it's there for future generations to enjoy.” St Andrew’s Church has played an important role in the community since it opened its doors for the first time in the late 1300s. The Grade 11* listed building is in the Perpendicular style and is an important focal point for the parish of Halton Holegate, both as a place of stability and welcome, but also for its architectural, cultural, and historical relevance for many from far and wide. Mrs Christine King, Churchwarden of St Andrew’s church said: “We are delighted to receive this funding from the Culture Recovery Fund. It will make a significant difference to the work we need to carry out to St. Andrew’s so that the church can continue to play an important part in the life of our community.” Duncan Wilson, Historic England Chief Executive said: “Historic places across the country are being supported by the Government’s grants awarded under the Culture Recovery Fund. This funding is a lifeline which is kick-starting essential repairs and maintenance at many of our most precious historic sites, so they can begin to recover from the damaging effects of COVID-19. “It is also providing employment for skilled craft workers who help keep historic places alive and the wheels of the heritage sector turning. Our shared heritage is an anchor for us all in these challenging times and this funding will help to ensure it remains part of our collective future.”
