Latest News: 22nd December 2011

We are delighted to report that our latest applications for grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland have made it past the first stage of approval. We await a final decision on the amount of money that will be granted, but this is good news and means that we should now be able to start work on the restoration of our church roof at some point during 2012.

Following the success of our two Fashion Shows to date, another is in the pipeline for spring 2012 and we will publish more details soon.

Meanwhile, we would like to remind everyone about our "Coffee Jar" offerings in which we ask people to keep their 'small change' and donate it to our Project ROCK fund twice a year in June and December. The latest collection, in December 2011, raised £253.83 (and more money came in after the collection date) so thanks to everyone who contributed.

Of course, it doesn't need to be a coffee jar: if you would rather collect your change in an old ice-cream or butter tub - or indeed other type of container - then so much the better!

A huge thank-you is due to all who make that special effort to support the Coffee Jar collection in whatever way; it is very much appreciated and all contributions will be put to good use within the church.


News archive:
12th September 2011: No success on the grants front, but we have been advised to try again! more
22nd May 2011: An update on the background and latest progress for those new to Project ROCK more
23rd May 2010: Revised costings and further grant applications - plus good fundraising news more
27th November 2009: One step forward, two steps backwards on the grants front more
20th April 2009: Applying for grants, and meetings with various interested parties more
28th April 2008: Condition Survey (Church) and Feasibility Study (Outhouse) reports received more
1st October 2007: Discussions underway between architects, the council and Church of Scotland more
13th May 2007: Architects appointed to carry out Condition and Feasibility Studies more

Coffee Jars If you would like to help the Church raise funds for Project ROCK here is a simple way to do it – save your small change (usually 1 and 2 pence pieces) and keep them in a empty Coffee Jar. (However, any jar will do.) We collect the jars in June and December and it all helps to make the fund grow. Thanks to all who contribute this way!