What have The Guardians achieved?

Much finance has been raised over the past 29 years with some £255,000 being donated to the Solihull PCC to fund the following work:-

1987

£15000

Roof Repairs

1990 

£6057 

West Door

1992

£1308  

Windows

1992

£11904

Windows

1993 

£8813

Spire

1994 

£12500

Spire

1995 

£2500

Nave Roof

1997

£7032

Windows and Stonework

1998 

£18234

Windows and Stonework 

1999 

£11665

West Window and Chapel Roof

2000 

£10963

Main West Window

2001

£14274

Pews

2002

£13866

Resurrection Window

2002

£9113 

Stonework

2002

£15363

Chancel Roof

2004 

£31500 

North Porch, West Wall, North Aisle and South Aisle

 

2006 

£15000

Stonework on East Window, South Transept, North Aisle and St Alphege Chapel

 

2007

£35000

Restoration of Spire

2008

£9100

North Stone Replacement

2009

£5100

Crypt Damp Project and further stonework replacement

Work to be carried out during 2010:-

South Aisle and South Transept roof repairs

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Who are the Guardians of St. Alphege Church ?

The Guardians of St. Alphege Church, Solihull was formed in 1981 as a non-denominational registered charity (Charity No. 511562) with the object of raising funds to assist with the maintenance and preservation of the fabric of the church, for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull and to stimulate interest in the beauty, history and character of St Alphege Church as one of the oldest and finest medieval buildings in the Borough.

How do I become a member?

Membership is open to anyone. Single Membership is £15 per annum and Joint/Family Membership is £20 per annum. Subscriptions may be further enhanced by Gift Aid. See our Donations Page

Membership forms, including gift aid detail can be obtained from the Guardians displays in St Alphege Church and the Oliver Bird Hall or by post from the Membership Secretary,

Phyllis Davies (Membership Secretary)

 

285 Blossomfield Road

 

Solihull

 

B91 1TD

 

Tel: 01217050790

You can also download the Membership Form here and Membership Standing Order Form below.

Membership Form (.pdf file)[?]

Membership Standing Order Form (.pdf file)[?]

How do The Guardians raise funding?

1.  A full programme of events is arranged each year -  See 2010 and 2011 programmes to which everyone is welcome

2.  Donations and Bequests are always gratefully received

3.  The Guardians sponsor the floodlighting of St Alphege Church and are pleased to arrange the floodlighting for anyone who is interested in having the Church illuminated to celebrate a birthday, a new baby, a christening, a wedding anniversary, or to commemorate a special occasion. The cost is £8 for 2 hours or £14 for 4 hours. Application forms will be found at the Guardians displays in St Alphege Church and the Oliver Bird Hall. Arrangements can also be made by writing to or telephoning

David Wright

 

58 Ladbrook Road. Solihull. B91 3RN

 

Tel: 01217052814

 

You can also download the Floodlight Standing Order Form form below.

Floodlight Standing Order Form (.pdf file)[?]

More contacts

 

Solihull Parish

 


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