Historic church clock returns to Montacute after major restoration
27th June 2025"Our clock is symbol of Jesus story being told for the village and its many visitors."
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Called to serve
25th June 2025Two of our newest churchwardens share what made them follow the call to undertake their new role
Church clock restoration uncovers its historic significance
20th March 2025The community of St Catherine’s Church, Montacute, has been told by experts that it may be home to one of the oldest working timepieces in the country, follow a recent assessment that dates its clock back to the 1400s. Originally believed to have been made in the 1600s, around the time of the Reformation, the clock’s historical significance was uncovered during a restoration assessment in 2024.
Grant funds eco transformation of Nunney Rectory
13th March 2025Major transformation works, funded by the a grant from the Archbishop's Council, means the previously costly to run and difficult to heat rectory is now a net zero carbon property.
Monument restoration is completed after almost 10 years
17th January 2025Churchwarden praises everyone's hardwork and determination saying, "Nothing is too hard or impossible if it is in keeping with God’s will and for His glory."
Local charities benefit from a SOUP! event held in Wells Cathedral
17th January 2025The lunch organised by Wells SOUP! was supported by more than 100 people and helped boost the funds and profile of four local charities and organisations
Churches across Bath and Wells now have easy way to apply to grant funding pot
8th November 2024The £312,850 grant fund pot has been created from a number of sources, including the national church’s Buildings for Mission project and the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant scheme.
Joyous reopening at All Saints Weston in Bath
16th October 2024Hundreds celebrate with a community lunch inside the newly transformed building
‘Spectacular' immersive sound and light installation comes to Bath Abbey
18th September 2024‘Shine On’ is a bespoke Son et Lumière installation by the renowned artistic collaboration ‘Luxmuralis’
InSpired heritage grant for Porlock
13th August 2024The Parochial Church Council of St Dubricius Church in Porlock has been awarded a £179,335 grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve the spire and roof of St Dubricius Church, Porlock
A 24-hour prayer space created from a former gardener's bothy
7th August 2024“It is exciting to see something derelict being rebuilt and for such an important work as prayer. Somehow there is something truly biblical about praying in a gardener's shed."
Wells Cathedral awarded £4.4m towards its campaign to save Vicars' Close
6th August 2024The award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, boosts the campaign to raise funds to carry out critical conservation work on the world-renowned medieval street
New church buildings adviser appointed
5th July 2024Mark Lidster will be joining us as Church Buildings Adviser on Monday, 5 August 2024, replacing Emma Brown who left earlier this year.
How to: Filling out the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)
16th February 2024Dan Wills, Bath and Wells Net Zero Enabler, offers a step-by-step guide to filling in the EFT
DAC support for parishes strengthened
5th October 2023Support arrangements for the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the body that advises parishes wishing to undertake work on the fabric or furnishings of their churches or churchyards, are changing.
Bath Abbey launches a new website containing details of its memorials
3rd August 2023The new memorial website is the result of 8 years of research by Bath Abbey’s archive team of staff and volunteers which was carried out as part of the Footprint Project, funded largely by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Elizabethan chalices found in four neighbouring parishes
21st March 2023All four chalices, created during the reign of Elizabeth I, were discovered in churches in Allerton, Badgworth, Mark and Weare.
Jonathan Foyle joins as Church Buildings Adviser
14th February 2023This week we welcome Jonathan Foyle who takes over as the Bath and Wells Church Buildings Adviser whilst Emma Brown is on maternity leave.
A new space to offer a warm welcome
5th January 2023Decades of planning comes to fruition as new hospitality space is opened for everyone to use.
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Saving the heritage and sustaining the Community
14th December 2022Celebrations as community hub inside the church reaches fruition.
