Lotto boost for church repairs

CHURCH repairs: Father David Hawthorn outside St Margaret’s Church

AN historic church that needed to raise money for repairs has been awarded a grant of £158,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

St Margaret’s Church, in Chapel Road, Hollinwood, will use some of the windfall towards the restoration of the west window, created by a famous Belgian stained-glass designer, Jean-Baptiste Cappronier.

The money will also help to restore and reroof the south chancel and Lady Chapel.

Father David Hawthorn said: “This is such great news for us.”

Fundraising is now underway at St Margaret’s to raise at least £20,000 to fully cover the repair.

More information is available on the church’s website at www.magsnchads.org.uk.