We have plans to modernise part of the church building, to be able to host some new community groups for the village, as well as resurrect some that have been lost over the years. Plans include creating a community café for simply catching up with friends or meeting up with bereavement groups, youth groups, and mothers and toddlers, to name just a few. We plan to offer a home for the incredible village Archive, currently being stored in somebody’s loft. This will enable this fascinating collection of historical documents to become more accessible to all ages. We have already started hosting “Widford Talks” and “Community Lunches” but the works will greatly enhance these services as well as providing the community with a new facility offering many new possibilities and events for every age group.
This is the biggest project Widford church has undertaken since 1868. We know that unless we act now, within the next 10 years, the congregation and regular donors simply won’t be able to keep up the church’s annual running costs. This project is critical to ensure our beautiful, historical church is still here, in every capacity, for future generations to enjoy too. Watch our blog for updates, and register to keep in touch via our mailing list.