Sandbach Memories: £250,000 appeal launched to save Sandbach church

By Crewe Chronicle on Nov 4, 09 12:05 PM in Before 1500

A CAMPAIGN to raise £250,000 to help bring St Mary's Church at Sandbach into the 21st Century has been launched.

Church officials say the historic church tower in High Street, which dates back to 1661 and stands 80ft tall, is in urgent need of repair.

There has been a church on the site of the existing building since 1200AD.

A recent report by an architect described the problem as serious rot.

The overall cost of the project would be £250,000 but £20,000 would render it safe.

Churchgoer Vera Shallcross said: "The church is the most important building within the town. The tower houses eight bells and the sound of church bells is a traditional part of British community life.

"We hope the people of Sandbach will respond."

To get the campaign up and running, the church is hosting its Autumn Fair in the Church Hall off the Cobbled Market Square, from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, November 14.