Tower of Strength Fund
Save our Tower!
The current state of the sandstone
What could happen if nothing is done
How it could look
St Peter’s Church tower has been a Harborne landmark for 700 years - but for how much longer? The much-loved tower is desperately in need of some care: the stonework is crumbling and urgently needs to be repaired. Otherwise it could be permanently shrouded in scaffolding to avoid falling stonework - like in the picture above. However, with restoration, the tower could look more like the picture on the right
In all we are hoping to raise £700,000 as, besides the repairs to the stonework, the weather vane needs re-erecting and the clock re-gilding. Could YOU be a Tower of Strength to this tower in need? Could YOU help to save this precious building so that it can support the community in the future, as a place of worship, a location for weddings, a venue for concerts, and more . . . . ?
Please support fund-raising events in the coming months. We have had some wonderful concerts recently with the performers very kindly giving the proceeds to the Tower Appeal
The next event is
Flower Festival at Petertide in June, from 25 - 28 (see here for details on how you can take part).
Future events:
Local Chartered Architects Gruhe are offering 8 x 30-minute 'Free' Architectural Consultation slots to the Community in Exchange for a Donation of £30 which will go straight to the 'Save our Tower' fund.
Book a slot and ask us about -
• Planning & Design Ideas for House Extensions, New Builds, Renovations
• Construction & Project Advice
Check us out - www.gruhe.uk
On Sunday 12 July, there will be a sponsored Litter Pick. See future pew sheets for more information.
Many more events will be planned.
Do you have skills to help us?
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with fundraising
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with marketing and publicity
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with ideas for events
Contact the Parish Office who will put you in touch with the Tower Fundraising group.
Please help St Peter’s Church tower to survive for another 700 years
Thank you!
Gruhe Architects have organised 'Ask An Architect', volunteering their time and expertise to help those in the community access design and understand what an architect can offer, while raising funds for charities. This time they want to help support the Urgent Restoration of the Tower at St. Peters.
'Ask An Architect' is for anyone who has questions about a build their working on or a project they are considering in their house, office or another project they are considering.
At your consultation, Gruhe can advise on any size of building project from a loft conversion to a new build (domestic, commercial or civic).
How you can help financially
You can donate to the Tower of Strength Fund:
1. by bank transfer to PCC St Peters Harborne/30-19-14/06448996 using reference 'Tower'
2. by cheque ('PCC St Peters Harborne' with 'for Tower Fund' on the back) or cash to the Parish Office