Report on the state of the Kimble Churches

All Saints', Little Kimble

The church is now generally in a good state of repair having been re-roofed.

For the last eight and a half years we have been trying to start work on the conservation of the valuable wall paintings; this work is urgent because we are told by the experts that the condition of the paintings is deteriorating. Work cannot start until we have the agreement of English Heritage, the Council for the Care of Churches and the Diocese of Oxford as to exactly what is to be done. We are pressing hard for this agreement. Once we have this, it will be possible to estimate the cost and to go out to tender.

St Nicholas, Great Kimble

Following seven thefts of lead from the roof of the church, we have now installed a sophisticated security system, for which The Friends have paid.

We have an agreed specification for repairing the roof using partly lead and partly another material, but we do not yet have a firm figure for the cost of repair. It is probable that our insurers will cover a considerable part of the cost.

The state of the drainage at St Nicholas gives cause for concern and damage is being caused to the interior of the church, notably to the floor. The cost of repair is likely to be considerable and will probably have to be met by The Friends. Plans are being made for the repairs but it will not be possible to start work until we have a clear idea of how much the conservation of the wall paintings at All Saints' is going to cost us.

Forthcoming Event

It is planned to hold a Cheese and Wine Party at All Saints on Saturday, 31st October from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Worship

ST NICHOLAS’, GREAT KIMBLE
ALL SAINTS’, LITTLE KIMBLE