All Saints Church Wistow is a Grade I listed building, representing a unique and irreplaceable part of Wistow’s historic heritage. The present limestone church dates from 1213.
Throughout the centuries the church has stood in the very heart of the village community.
Today it is used not only as a place of worship but by groups and organisations as
a venue to meet and enjoy village activities. The local school, the play group, Rainbows
all use the church, concerts are put on and refreshments are served after events
and special services, it is also used as a focal point for the annual Scarecrow Festival
and the tri-
Work is now needed to the fabric of the building. The superb Medieval and Victorian stained glass needs to be taken out, inspected and cleaned. The stonework around the outside of the windows needs to be made safe and in some instances replaced. Once the stained glass has been returned grills will be fitted in order to protect it from damage. Lead stolen from the roof recently requires replacing and the insurance will not cover the full cost of this work.
The James Conacher organ; Noted as one of his better organs, requires full refurbishment as the bellows still have the original leather from 130 yeas ago, and are now showing their age. A damp problem behind the organ would also be rectified during the full dismantlement.
The York stone in the porch is decaying to such as extent that the arch stones will need to be replaced. The old electric heating boiler is to be replaced with modern more efficient oil fired boiler. Some pipe work and radiators to be replaced and/or added. All this to bring the temperature to a community friendly acceptable level. The whole of this necessary work will cost £100,000.
Launched 5th March 2011
By
Jeremy Buxton
My name is Ziggy
I did a sponsored walk in aid of the Heritage Appeal. I had no idea how much I would raise but everyone was so kind. In total I raised £455.25. I will walk in to the pets service at All Saints church with a bit of a swagger now.
If I can do it; so can you, think of something! AND do it, any money raised or an event will help the appeal.
Thank you to everyone who helped me.
Ziggy
TOTAL AT PRESENT: £23,388.05
HAMBLETON PLAYERS
Tuesday 10th May 2011
Hambleton village Hall
LIFE, LOVE AND LAUGHTER
A great nights entertainment. Total raised will follow
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PAMPERED CHEF SHOW
A HUGE thank you to everyone who contributed to the Pampered Chef Show, it was a wonderful evening and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you also to the Black Swan and for the use of their kitchen.
A grand total of £354 was raised for
Wistow All Saints Heritage Appeal
Two raffle tickets No 80 &141 are unclaimed prizes.
Contact Janet on Tel 268268 if you have them
I am a UK tax payer intending tax to be reclaimed on the donation, under the Gift Aid Scheme
Barber Shop Singers
Saturday 10th September 2011
All Saints Church, Wistow
7:30pm
“A Celebration of Summer” concert performed by The Northern Comfort barber Shop Singers accompanied by Wistow village Choir.
Tickets to include refreshments £5 from Choir members
TEDDY BEAR ABSEIL
Saturday 9th JULY 2011
All Saints Church Wistow
Thankfully the weather held off to produce a good couple of hours entertainment.
Nearly fifty teddy bears took part in the event, the oldest being 75 years old.
A big thank you to all the brave Teddy Bears that took place,
The total raised was £318.15
NEXT EVENT
DOG SHOW
Saturday 6th August 2011
Jubilee Hall, Wistow
Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable day, with dog’s of all types attending. The weather held out for most of the time until judging had concluded.
Dorothy’s Dog Show raised a staggering £489.94
Supermarket Bag Packing
Saturday 18th February 2012
Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Possible date of 2nd June 2012. Anyone wishing to assist in the organisation just
send an e-
or Tel: 268268
Selby Young Farmers
On the evening of 15th December 2011 Selby Young Farmers visited All Saints Church, Wistow.
Following a small presentation by Robin Poskitt of work to be carried out with the appeal money, A cheque was presented by the Chair of the Young Farmers Georgina Saxon (Red top) to Treasurer Christine Waddington.The cheque was for £1100 raised at a summer sizzler dance organised by the Young farmers. .
Far Reaching Support for Our Church
This just shows how far our campaign has reached. We received a payment of £50 over the Internet recently from a Ken and Linda Barnes of Northville, Michigan.
I can reveal that Alison Crowson is the connection. The community is poorer for the sad loss of Alison, but husband Howard’s Aunt and Uncle donated in her memory. Alison herself contributed so much to this community.
