Sorry the church is currently locked.Our church is usually always open for services, to visitors and for private prayer as well as to experience the wonder of our James Redfern altarpiece, Clayton and Bell and Burlinson and Grylls stained glass windows and the breath-taking Salviati designed Ascension Mosaic. At the moment the church door is locked whilst we carry out a thorough condition survey of our beautiful Salviati Mosaic of the Ascension. We have been advised that an urgent survey of the Mosaic is required to determine the work that needs to be done and to work out what is causing this problem. At the moment there are lots of views and opinions about what is required, but the survey will provide us with a definitive answer. For example, is the pressing problem rising damp because of a drainage issue? is the damage to the mosaic because of a structural issue causing cracking and movement of the wall behind the mosaic? is it a problem with deterioration of the mortar used to fix the glass mosaic to the walls? How fast is the deterioration? It could be a combination of a number of these issues and currently we do not know how long a timescale we have in order to preserve this mosaic.We are delighted that Calibre Conservation are carrying out this survey for us.This survey is being conducted with the generous support of the Yorkshire Wolds Heritage Trust enabling us to move forward with what is the first phase of the Salviati-Mosaic Conservation and Preservation Programme. Without their support it would have taken us many months or even years of fundraising to raise the whole amount.This phase will provide us with a baseline view of the overall condition and deterioration of the mosaic today, as well as a definitive view of the work required to conserve the mosaic, for the benefit of future generations.The proposed thorough condition survey including a close visual inspection of the mosaic's surface, materials (mortar, tesserae, and surface coatings), and setting would also check for signs of movement, damp, or deterioration, and assess the surrounding environment for any factors that could affect its long-term preservation. While the cost associated with the 3D model and orthorectified imagery does add to the cost of the survey, it will provide an invaluable and detailed record of this beautiful and unique mosaic, which will be essential for its long-term preservation and any future conservation work. Following this survey, we will know what the issues are as well as the risks and areas requiring urgent attention as well as the order we need to tackle them in and the timescales we have to sort them out in future phases of the Programme. St Andrew’s is a beautiful Grade II listed church It costs £11 per day to keep the church running so if you are able to help us resource our mission we appreciate your generosity - you can do so by using the QR code on this website. Thank you! Please note there are no toilets at the church.
Sunday 7th at 10am – Holy Communion at St Peter’s, HelperthorpeSunday 14th at 10am – Holy Communion at St Mary’s, Wharram le StreetAndAt 4pm – Outdoor service at St Andrew’s, Kirby Grindalythea service of dedication as we launch our new wildlife area, followed by refreshmentsWednesday 17th June at 9:30am – Holy Communion in Weaverthorpe Village HallSunday 21st at 10am – Quiet service of BCP Holy Communion at St Andrew’s, WeaverthorpeSunday 28th June at 10am – Holy Communion at St Mary’s, West Lutton
