Dorstone Church reopened its doors on Saturday 18th July, welcoming over 150 residents from the village community back into the recently restored building.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark St Faith’s reopening last weekend. It is wonderful to welcome so many of you back into the church and celebrate the work that has been carried out as part of the Dorstone Settlement Timeline project.”, said Cathy Nelson, Chair of the PCC.
The National Heritage Lottery Fund supported restoration has provided the church with new heating, lighting, accessible toilet and kitchen facilities, along with new visitor interpretation in The Dorstone Settlement Timeline exhibit.The event also saw the launch of the new project website http://www.dorstonesettlement.org and digital touchscreen exhibitsThe community, visitors and pilgrims and visitors will continue to develop the digital archive, adding to the timeline over the coming months.
We will continue to share updates on Facebook and Instagram an on the digital touchscreens.a warmer, more welcoming community space, with new and improved kitchen and toilet facilities, and the timeline exhibit is accessible via touchscreens in the church and our new website – http://www.dorstonesettlement.org – which is now live! Our community, pilgrims and visitors will continue to develop and add to the timeline over the coming months and we will continue to share updates on Facebook and Instagram