Festive Working Day
We very much hope to proceed with our planned Working Day on Saturday 11 December from 10am-4pm as weather should be milder then, but we will have to confirm final plans with a brief email late next week as currently weather conditions are appalling at Sockburn and throughout the region! The snow on the lane means Sockburn Hall is at present not easily accessible but we're hoping for a speedy melt. If you are planning on coming from further afield, then please call Sarah on 07933 320242 or email sockburn@gmail.com to get an update of likely plans sooner. Warm clothes, sturdy boots, or wellies if possible, will be essential for all! We hope you (and we!) can come for this great festive day. Good wishes and crossed fingers for weather much appreciated!
If rather than volunteering, you are coming to visit, offer moral support, or to buy one of our books, we would be very grateful if you came between 10.30 and 11.30am so that volunteers working in the grounds can get best use of the time - and light! - available. Should you be able to bring snacks for the day, mince pies or similar festive fare will be most gratefully received by all workers!
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| [Sockburn Hall in late December 2009] |
An update from Bill Heslop, Diocese of Durham
On Monday 17 November Swaledale Stonemasonry began work to consolidate the remains of the old church, to improve security and to re-cover the roof of the chapel. The works have been specified by Mr Christopher Downs, architect, and have been authorised by Faculty from the Consistory Court.Thanks for your interest in Sockburn and your vital support. We hope that you are well and warm!
Given fair weather Mr Mark Scofield, director of Swaledale Stonemasonry hopes to complete the work just before Christmas 2010.
Durham Diocese is paying for the works, which are costing over £38,000, with the help of a 60% English Heritage grant, and a 28% Church Commissioners grant.
Laura, Sarah & the Sockburn Hall Project team x
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