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It's wonderful to see the newly renovated church hall at St Peter's Church, Morley officially open as a community centre. This project has been about so much more than restoring a building—it's about creating a welcoming space where the community can come together for years to come. From the beautifully carved local stonework to the carefully restored historic fabric, every detail has been designed to celebrate the church's heritage while giving the hall a new lease of life.

Earlier this year, we shared a little QI humour about Quinquennial Inspections — the five-yearly inspection of church buildings. For a little Throwback Thursday fun, here’s our entirely fictional (and only slightly exaggerated!) diary entry from Inspecting Architect Davina Armstead… Ever wondered what really happens on a QI Day? From hunting for tower keys to defending a ladder with “character”, this might feel remarkably familiar to anyone who’s ever spent a day inspecting a

As the church hall renovation enters its final stages, one of the most rewarding aspects of the project has been seeing the new locally carved stonework take its place within the building. Stone has always been central to the character and longevity of historic buildings, and this project demonstrates how traditional materials and skilled craftsmanship can continue to play an important role in their future. Carefully carved by local craftsmen, the new stonework has been desig

With winter (almost) behind us, quinquennial inspection (QI) season is officially underway… ........and that can only mean one thing: our Ecclesiastical team’s diaries are about to get very full! Meanwhile, the admin team prepares for a busy spell of planning, coordination, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Across church buildings of all denominations and traditions, these inspections are a vital part of caring for our shared heritage. From parish chu

Ever wondered what really happens on a QI Day? This entirely fictional (and only slightly exaggerated) diary entry from Inspecting Architect Davina Armstead might feel remarkably familiar to anyone who’s ever hunted for tower keys or defended a ladder with “character.” With a nod to our own Inspecting Architect, Alexa Stephens - who assures us that church ladders everywhere have plenty of personality. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4rfdIzj #StFaithfulsHavenot#Quinquennialinsp

We are pleased to announce that works have recently been completed at the Grade II listed St Oswald’s Church, Hotham St Oswald's is a historic place of worship with origins dating back to Norman times. The project enhances accessibility and everyday use of the building, including: • A new kitchenette and WC facilities. • Ramped access into the church and tower. • Associated works for a new French drain. • New mains water and dra

During Autumn of last year the works at St Mary’s Church, Lower Dunsforth, a part of Boroughbridge Churches, were progressing well. Our ecclesiastical team is now delighted to report that the interior of the church has been handed over for the use of the church. Internal reordering works included a new kitchenette at the West End, an accessible WC, an access ramp, and enhanced heating, lighting, and drainage systems, all helping to improve accessibility and overall usability

Our ecclesiastical team are proud to be overseeing works at St Mary’s Church, Dunsforth, a part of Boroughbridge Churches. The font has been carefully relocated, pews have been moved, pew platforms repaired and lowered, the frame for the new kitchenette and accessible WC is now in place. These improvements are an important step towards creating a welcoming, flexible, and accessible space whilst respecting the character of this much-loved church. We are working with A J

Restoration in Progress at St Margaret’s Church, Horsforth The reredos by renowned sculptor Nathaniel Hitch at St Margaret’s Church,...

We are delighted that our Ecclesiastical Architecture team have completed the repair works at the historic All Saints Church in...