FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN’S CHURCH, KEYNSHAM
Work paid for by “The Friends” since 1990
Since it was inaugurated on 24th June 1990, the following work has been paid for by “The Friends” :-
1991 - Repairs to the West Door and the Vestry Door £432.00
1994 - Repairs to the Bridges Memorials in the Chancel £3111.00
1995 - Repairs to the Church Clock, and the installation of an Automatic Night Silencer £269.00
1997 - Further work on the Clock £631.00
1997 - St. John’s Restoration Appeal, 1992 – 1997, “Friends” contribution "£6219.00
1999 - Repairs to 5 Hopper Windows £1045.00
2002 - Renewal of 53 Pew Cushions, materials only, the work was carried out by our members £523.00
2004 - Repairs to the Bridges Font and the Bridges Memorials £916.00
2004 - Repairs to the George and Catherine Bridges Memorial £372.00
2004 - Wooden Candle Holders £33.00
2005 - Repairs to the purple Burse and Veil £240.00
2006 - Publishing of “A History of St. John’s Church” by Elizabeth White £935.00
2009 - Work on the Bells and Ellacombe Chimes £3973.00
2009 - Rewiring the Chandeliers £1197.00
2009 - Restoration of the South Aisle and Parclose Screens £14783.00
2010 - Repairs to a Chalice and a Ciborium £60.00
2010 - Upgrading of the Church Heating System and Boiler Controls £1075.00
2010 - Repairs to Stained Glass Windows £2388.00
2011 - Replacement Flag of St. George to fly from the Tower £163.00
2011 - Plaque to commemorate the restoration of the Church, 1992 – 1997 and repairs to the stonework on the north side of the Church £6000.00
2012 - White Burse and Veil, white and purple Lectern Ribbons £435.00
2012 - Repainting and regilding the face of the Tower Clock £645.00
2013 - Further work on the Tower Clock £340.00
2014 - Window repair £169.00
2014 - Security barrier on the top of the Tower £300.00
2014 - Repairs to Tower Staircase Windows £150.00
2015 - Repairs to the Chancel Steps £2790.00
2016 - Replacement of treads and risers on the Tower Staircase £2000.00
2016 - Repainting South Porch Gates and Rainwater Downpipes £1000.00
2017 - Soakaway from north-east Corner of the Chancel £1000.00
2017 - Repointing internal and external stonework £400.00
2018 - Church Heating System £1500.00
2019 - Church Heating System £1500.00
2019 - Roof Alarm System upgrade £1500.00
2021 - Replacement components for the Tower Clock £1581.00
2021 - Repairs to Bell No.7 £1000.00
2022 Tower masonry – repairs to window £2500.00
2023 - Tower Clock – new shafts etc. £1498
2023 - Liturgical linen £833.00
2024 - Tower Clock lighting £1000.00
TOTAL £66506.00
March 2024
Registered Charity Number: 900401