We distributed questionnaires via the village newsletter system, and website, another big thank you to all who helped with this.

There was a strong response with lots of ideas generated. These range from adding a full lift (to make better use of the upper room) to Film Screenings, breakfast services, and creating a place for youth groups.

Several people were against the introduction of anything to encourage Bats, but generally the statistics show strong support for the ideas listed.

A summary;

Over 90% of respondents were in favour of changing the heating, creating a ground floor kitchenette, generating electricity on site with solar panels, and recycling materials where possible.

Between 80-90% were in favour of the other proposals for interior works including the flat floor in the Nave , seating and electrics improvements, with support for the churchyard proposal in the range from 74-80%.

Please contact [email protected]  if you have further ideas or want more news on this.

Richard Hopkinson 

PCC Secretary St Mary's Hadlow