Readers of COMPASS will be aware that Grade 1 listed All Saints Church Sandon has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to develop plans to restore some of the rare, ancient features of our church.

Having completed the development phase, we are very pleased to have been invited to submit our application to deliver the restoration project.

One of the conditions of the grant is that we make this wonderful heritage accessible to a wider range of people. We have launched a website at www.sandonallsaints.com to provide lots of information about history and learning resources.

We have held learning visits from school groups; conducted group history tours, and held fundraising events,the most recent being a concert by the Stafford Military Wives choir.

We will know by the end of September whether our application has been successful, in which case we will be welcoming more visitors to learn about the history and to follow the restoration journey. If you are interested in visiting the church to find out more or if you would like to volunteer to help in any way do get in touch through the website or by telephoning Elizabeth Jarrett on 07534-915068