coronavirus
In the light of the national lockdown announced on 4 January, we have regretfully taken the decision once more to suspend all in-person meetings at East Leake Baptist Church.
Read more “And Closed Again!”
coronavirus
Last Sunday we had our first meeting in the refurbished chapel. It was also the first time we had been together in person since 15 March, just before the first UK national lockdown began. It has been a long nine months.
Read more “We Are Back!”
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I thought it would be fun to post some photographs comparing the church sanctuary before the refurbishment and after. Enjoy!
Read more “Before and After”
refurbishment
The decorators have finished in the sanctuary and and it looks amazing! See below for some photographs of the final result.
Read more “Decoration Complete”
refurbishment
The refurbishment work to the chapel is now expected to be complete by the end of August, which is great news. The upgrades to the lighting have had to be delayed until later in the year because we have missed the window of opportunity in the bat roosting calendar to work in the roof space.
Read more “Refurbishment Update”
coronavirus
The easing of the Coronavirus lockdown rules has meant that places of worship can now begin reopening, albeit subject stringent restrictions on what is permitted to take place.
The Baptist Union, of which we are a member, has published guidance on reopening. In particular, they note that “The requirements for the safe opening of church buildings are extensive… Above all, we encourage you not to rush to re-establish gathered corporate worship but only to do so prayerfully and after the widest possible consultation.”
Read more “On Reopening our Building”
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The last couple of weeks have seen more progress as the underfloor heating system has been completed and the engineered oak boarding laid on top. You can really start to see now the amazing space that is being created.
Read more “The Floor is Laid”
coronavirus
The church has been lying empty and sad for nearly three months now due to the coronavirus and even the refurbishment work had to stop. But finally this week our contractors have been able to restart work on the floor, following industry guidelines for working safely and avoiding transmission of the virus.
This week they have been laying the batten framework that will carry the underfloor heating trays and support the engineered oak boards. It really is great to have things moving again after all this time.
Read more “Work Restarts on the Refurbishment”
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A short talk from Helen Culy on the subject of rainbows.
Read more “Lockdown and Rainbows”