Following on from our June meeting with the Churches Conservation Trust (the CCT) we had another on 18 September to discuss a number of issues which included:

(i) follow up on the installation of a humidifier for the organ
(ii) follow up on the repairs needed to the bell chamber as a result of the renovation project
(iii) installation of solar panels

At the start of the meeting the Friends reported on the St Peter’s Day Service in St Peter’s which had been very well attended, over 180 people were there and the community spirit in St Peter’s was almost touchable.

The Humidifier: the CCT asked the Friends to provide a technical specification for the humidifier and its installation and to work with the CCT architect on this. We explained we had already provided the technical specification for the humidifier and it was now just for the water supply and drainage and the electrical supply to be confirmed. It was agreed that a meeting with the architect, the plumber, the electrician, the Friends and the CCT would be arranged so that plans could be drawn up and then submitted to the CCT conservation department for approval.

The Ringing Chamber: The Friends will arrange for a local contractor to design and quote for the repair work across the floor of the bells chamber and the Suffolk Guild will then be able to recommend a suitable contractor.

Solar Panels: the Friends asked for details of the electricity usage of the building to assist in the feasibility of such a project.

Garden Area: the Friends noted this was looking somewhat sad. The CCT reported that the Bridge are working with their volunteers to upgrade the area.