Llangollen Methodist Church has launched an appeal to raise at least half of the cost of urgent repairs to its famous spire.
The Grade 2 Listed building in Princess Street, opened in
1904, plays a major part in the iconic river views of the town.
But an expert inspection has revealed a programme of
repairs is necessary which has been costed at £20,000.
And the church’s new Spire Appeal aims to raise £10,000
towards covering the bill.
A church spokesperson said: “The preservation of this
building for both the congregation and the wider community is an important
responsibility.
“ The repairs are to include the replacement of the
lightning protection system as the current system has been discovered to be
inadequate, the restoration and renovation of stonework and mortar on the spire
and the inspection and renovation of metalwork in the spire and weather vane.
“The majority of the work required has already been
inspected and assessed by Rafferty's, a firm of steeplejacks.
“The report they delivered recommends urgent action. Any
additional funds raised will go towards the ongoing costs of keeping the main
church building and the memorial hall functional for congregation and community
use.”
There are a number of ways to support the Spire Appeal,
including online at: https://app.investmycommunity.com/llangollen-methodist-church-2550.
* To find out more contact go to the church’s Facebook page at: Llangollen Methodist Church
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