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Open Day

  • 23 September 202123 September 2021
  • by Ian

On Saturday 11 September we invited the world into our building to see the result of the refurbishment, to mark the completion of the project and to formally thank all those who made it possible, including the organisations that provided grants towards the work.

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Getting a-head (stone)

  • 27 June 2021
  • by Ian

One of the items arising from our last building condition report – which had been glowering at us from our never-ending to-do list for a little too long – was to move the headstones that were leaned up against the west outside wall of the church.

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A Cautious Reopening

  • 18 May 202118 May 2021
  • by Ian

We are delighted to say that we have resumed Sunday morning meetings at the church.

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And Closed Again!

  • 5 January 2021
  • by Ian

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.

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We Are Back!

  • 16 December 202021 December 2020
  • by Ian

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.

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Before and After

  • 2 October 2020
  • by Ian

I thought it would be fun to post some photographs comparing the church sanctuary before the refurbishment and after. Enjoy!

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Decoration Complete

  • 1 October 2020
  • by Ian

The decorators have finished in the sanctuary and and it looks amazing! See below for some photographs of the final result.

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Painting

  • 7 September 20207 September 2020
  • by Ian

The decorators have started! Here are some photographs of progress.

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Refurbishment Update

  • 16 August 20207 September 2020
  • by Ian

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.

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On Reopening our Building

  • 25 July 2020
  • by Ian

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.”

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