Snippets from the PCC Meeting – 21st July 2026
The PCC meeting on 21st July was held in church and among the matters discussed were:
Dementia Friendly Church
The Dementia Friendly Church certificate has been renewed and has been signed by the Bishop of Lichfield. The part of the certificate signed by the Bishop says: “Our shared Vision in the Diocese of Lichfield is of church that partners with others in seeking the common good, working for justice as a people of hope. Thank you for your actions to become more dementia-friendly churches at the heart of dementia-friendly communities.”
Poppy Display for Remembrance
Work on the poppies for the Poppy Installation is progressing well. At least 50 people are knitting or crocheting poppies and we expect to have enough for a significant sized display. Tracey is hoping to collect the completed poppies by the end of September so that the installation can be constructed and installed in plenty of time for All Souls’ and Remembrance. Anyone else who would like to be involved should contact Tracey.
North Aisle Project
Following consultation with the statutory heritage organisations the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has issued its formal advice to the Chancellor, which is that it recommends that the proposals be approved. This does not constitute approval for us to proceed but does allow a formal application for a faculty to be made. This is not the end of the process but is perhaps the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning.
The faculty application has been submitted and the formal notice displayed. Once the period for objections to be lodged has elapsed the application will then be considered by the Chancellor of the Diocese who will decide whether or not to grant it. He will take account of the advice of the DAC but is not bound by it. It is not possible to say how soon he will make a decision.
(UPDATE – the faculty has now been granted. The Chancellor made the decision a week after the closing date for objections).
A copy of the plans and other documents are on the church website and also on the table at the back of the church.
The members of the PCC: Rev Merry Smith (Vicar), Philip Sims (Vice Chair), Tony Ainsworth, Milly Colin-Stokes, Geoffrey Dann, Barbara Dias, Henry lbberson, Clive Pendrell, Debbie Sims, Alan Smith, Dorothy Steel, Graham Tritten and Tracey Williams.