Reordering of Scampton Church – Update
The remedial work to the North aisle roof and North Nave roof is still ongoing. In fact due to the scaffolding still being in place we had to cancel the outdoor nativity which we had planned for Christmas Eve. We thank everyone for their understanding.
Following the replacement of the pews with stackable chairs and the installation of an AV system, architect’s plans have now been drawn up to create an internal toilet, bell ringing gallery, kitchen servery and central heating in the church.
Specialists have surveyed the ancient bells and it is looking promising that they can be restored to ring again. There are still a lot of permissions and grant work to be undertaken, but as we move into the new decade of the 2020s the future of Scampton Church as a Church, Community and RAF Heritage Centre, looks excitingly positive. Senior officials from the RAF Museum London have been very supportive and have offered their expertise during our Heritage Lottery Fund grant applications.
Two options for the kitchen servery are illustrated above:
So here’s to 2019… bring it on!…and we hope you enjoy reading this years journal. Remember also you can follow us on Facebook, and now on Twitter ‘@scamptonchurch’
Local Minister Sue Deacon