Renovations finally underway at Twyford Church

Repairs have now started to repair the roof and bellcote at St Nicholas, Twyford, near Foulsham in the depths of rural Norfolk.

Eight years ago, St Nicholas Church in the village of Twyford was fundraising in order to finance some increasingly urgent repairs. As for many historic church buildings, its roof was among the main causes for concern. Grant applications were made, and a relatively conventional restoration project was in the offing.
 
Unfortunately, a straightforward solution was not on the cards. The needs of this Grade II* listed building in the Heart of Norfolk benefice became altogether more complex when, in February 2021, a large tree in the churchyard was uprooted and crashed down onto the tower – damaging the bellcote.
 
However, scaffolding has now been erected around the structure as the painstaking work to restore St Nicholas’ tower to its former glory – and structural integrity – is under way.
 
Many of the arrangements for this project have been supported by the Diocese of Norwich Care and Development of Church Buildings team, who helped secure funding from the Norfolk Churches Trust, a charity which specialises in offering help to the hundreds of centuries-old places of worship dotted throughout the county.
 
The team also made arrangements for the work to be carried out by Spire, a construction and architectural consultancy which specialises in supporting churches and affiliated organisations. 
 
For more on this story, including quotes from Anna Venn-Moncur, Historic Church Building Support Officer, who works within the Care and Development of Church Buildings team, and from Linda Joel, Secretary of the Norfolk Churches Trust, visit the Diocese of Norwich website. The website also details the support the Diocese can provide if your church need support on a repair, restoration or maintenance project.
 
The photo of St Nicholas, with scaffolding, is courtesy of Diocese of Norwich.

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