St Lawrence Church is proud to announce a £102,237 grant from TheNational Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the rare mosaic Reredos in ourGrade 1 Listed Church. We will also be holding a number of HeritageEngagement Events for the local community to learn about our sharedhistory.The Reredos was built in 1869 by the Rev Baily and his family, fromstones gathered during their travels throughout Italy, Egypt and the HolyLand. This unique mosaic is of great historical significance. Without thisfunding from the Heritage Fund it could be lost forever, and our thanksgo to National Lottery players for their support. The National LotteryHeritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using moneyraised by National Lottery players they support projects that connectpeople and communities to heritage.Our first event is the ‘Ride & Stride’ on 13 Sep. This event is run by theSuolk Historic Churches Trust, who have also given us a grant of £6000towards the Reredos Restoration, for which we are very grateful. SuolkChurches will be open for the day, and walkers and cyclists take in asmany churches as possible on the day, raising money throughsponsorship. I will be taking part! The sister event (Pedal & Drive) is forvintage and classic cars, and is held on the same day. Our second eventis a Quiz Night on 27 Sep; please join us in the Village Hall. Then on 25& 26 Oct we have our Heritage Weekend in the church, with anexhibition on village history and other activities.Updates on our programme of events will be in future magazines, orfollow us on Facebook @GreatWaldingfieldChurch. Volunteers to helprun events are always welcome, so please get in touch.Rev Faith Marsden01787 312002 StLawRRC@gmail.com
