Tower Restoration Appeal
Chaired by Judith Little (01255 813645), the group is looking for innovative ways of raising funds to repair and safeguard this important landmark.
The pre-Tudor structure (dating from the early 1400's) has survived almost SIX Centuries - however is now starting to show its age.
A new roof is urgently required and together with repairs to the brick work, repairs have been estimated to cost £100,000. The hope is to attract funding from national charities, however the action committee is keen that the Village has an opportunity to play its part.
Detailed information on the appeal and the required works is available on display boards inside All Saints, Church Lane, Great Holland.
December 2009 Update :
Fund Raising has already made some fantastic progress - with personal donations and proceeds from events totalling in excess of £36,000 and an additional pledge from Friends of Essex Churches taking the total to an amazing £50,000 !
A raft of fund raising ideas are taking shape including :
- Quiz Evening (First already held)
- Tea Towels (see below)
- Recipe Book (see below too ! )
- PostCards (subject to interest) and much more besides !
Do keep your ideas coming forwards and Please, please continue to support the appeal !
Recipe Book - Karen Withams makes an 'A-Peel' for help :
I am compiling a book of recipes - celebrating inventive, tasty and convenient recipes from people living in and around Great Holland.
The intention is to create a range of dishes and snacks which will be both interesting to try and will serve to be a great point of reference in the future.
The book will go on sale in 2010 and all the profits will go to The Church Tower Restoration Fund.
Of course this will only be possible if sufficient contributions are received to make the project viable - and that's where YOU come in !
Favourite Family recipes
Cheats & tips for creating great results
Personal variations to classical dishes
Hors d'euvre, Soups, Fish, Entree, Main course, Deserts, Sweets, Biscuits, Cakes, Snacks, Drinks, Cocktails, the list is endless
Please send your recipes in any format you prefer to one of the contact addresses below : and remember - if you don't, the book will be full of Paul's idea of exotic foods (such as his own cold Baked Bean and Tuna Sandwiches ! )
Some Important Don'ts :
Don't assume that others won't be interested in your recipe
Don't put it off to tomorrow - you know you'll only get distracted
Don't worry about presenting it neatly
Don't allow your inaction to lead to Paul's sandwich making it into print
Rush your contributions to me Via :
Post
The Saltings
30 Manor Road
Great Holland.
Email - redhotkaren@hotmail.com
Phone (yes - I'll even take voice mails) : 01255 675787
With thanks Karen Withams
The Ideal Gift !
The Great Holland Souvenir Tea Towels !
This fantastic Tea Towel is available to purchase from the Village Stores and Fruit Farm at the fantastic price of only £4.50.
All proceeds will go to the Tower Restoration project.
Why not impress your friends and relatives with the gift of a Village Tea Towel !
Read a sample of the letters received from extremely satisfied customers :
"I am extremely satisfied with my GH Tea Towel - I can't remember how I got by without it" Mrs J.L Little Clacton Rd
"I use to take cheap wine or Petrol Forecourt flowers to dinner parties - now I've bought a stock of GH Tea Towels and always wow the host with such a personalised gift (repeats aren't usually a problem, as I rarely receive a return invite). " Mrs A.C Frinton (formally Rectory rd.)
"I had no idea what to buy my wife for Christmas - you can't imagine her delight when she unwrapped the Tea Towel." P.W Manor Rd
"These beauties just keep on drying : and when I'm travelling the globe on business , they remind me of beautiful Great Holland." Mr N.O of Pork Lane
"I can see these becoming collectors items - when will the series of pictures be extended ?" Ms A.F Rectory Rd
Go On - join the growing band of delighted owners : Buy one today !
Click Here to read the Restoration Brochure.
(The slide show opens in a new window : Click or scroll down to see each page.
If you then right click your mouse, you can then chose to view in 'Full Screen' ! )
Tower Restoration Progress Chart
Click Here for more information on the history of All Saint's
Click Here to go back to the All Saint's page
