There are many mixed feelings for us all as we see the demolition work begin on our old church building. On the one hand, there is relief that a dangerous and derelict building is finally being removed, and that the congregation can now move on with life 15 years after having to vacate the old church. But on the other hand, there are many fond memories of happy occasions in the church. Last Saturday, 28 September, we held a Thanksgiving Service in which we gave thanks for all that happened in the old church as we said a final farewell to the building. We celebrated the family occcasions, and the life of faith and fun that was lived out in that church. We also acknowledged the sadness that the building had come to the end of its life. The first church of St Nicholas was destroyed by bombing. The second has been destroyed by wind, rain and poor design. But the life of the church carries on, and we meet for regular worship and social activities in the church hall, which remain in use and will continue after the church building has gone.A number of people have asked about the church yard.We can assure people that the church yard will not be affected by the development of the church site. It remains open and people can continue to visit the graves of loved ones. Residents of the parish retain the right to be interred there.One change that has taken place is that the church yard is now being managed by St Francis, which has now become the parish church of Radford. All enquiries about matters in the church yard should be addressed to Rev Aggy Palairet, the Vicar of St Francis. Their website is St Francis of Assisi Radford - A Church Near You
