Church clock on the mend

Matt from Smith of Derby brought back our skillfully repaired great wheel from the chiming train. Everything is back in its place, repaired, serviced, maintained, chiming, showing the time. Thank you Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council. The CALO grant from the Council paid for this long-awaited repair. Unfortunately, it does not mean that the bellringers can ring the bells again, yet. The space in the tower is too enclosed and it is not possible to keep a social distance.

Summer sort out and spruce

Ro and Tony deserved an ice cream after digging in the hot sun a few weeks ago, helping to tidy our garden areas. Marc, Helen and Fee came in to sort and clean the creche toys ready for them to be stored in our newly built cupboards in the South Transept by Gary, the joiner. Church will look different next time you go in, with 2m spacing. Andy has been tidying the edges in the churchyard and, back inside, Kathryn's keyboard has been repaired by a very skilful Dan.

Cleaning and tidying in readiness to open

Recent grass cutting produced a heap of hay and Ro organised its removal to a green destination. It was also time for the church Welcome desk to have a big sort out. John Donovan cleaned and restored all our limed oak cupboards. The AV system is still a work in progress and Derek, the installer, is up in his tower. Jane produced an elegant flower display for a recent funeral and then delivered the blooms to some members of our congregation. St Michael's is getting ready to be COVID-19 safe so be ready to see these floor signs and arrows when you go in.