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Southborough church clock repairs

Monday, 28 October 2024 16:45

By Martin Webber

Southborough's church clock that looks down over the town's picturesque cricket pitch is striking the hour once again.

Repairs to the clock of St Peter’s Church in Southborough mean it is partially back in action after falling silent for many months.

St Peter’s is the oldest church in Southborough and was designed by Decimus Burton.

The church currently lacks the funds to restore the quarter and half hour chimes and donations are still gratefully received.

One plan is to purchase new equipment so that the bells can be silenced overnight.

By mid-February, an appeal had raised £ 2,600 of the £ 5,000 needed to complete the clock repairs and improvements. 57 people had contributed, according to the Just Giving website.

In addition, an announcement from the local charity the Southborough Society on 16th February 2025 stated:
"We’re pleased announce that the Southborough Society have been able to make a contribution to the campaign to restore the historic bells of St Peter’s Church in Southborough. 🛎️

"St Peter’s Church is an iconic building in our town and now thanks to support from local groups and individuals, efforts are underway to ensure that these bells continue to ring for future generations.

"The Southborough Society’s contribution supports the campaign to help repair the frame, mechanism and install a ‘silencer’ so that the bells ring only between the hours of 7am to 11pm.

"We’re proud to be part of this vital project that preserves our rich heritage. Let’s get those bells ringing! 🔔

Pictures are taken from the Southborough Society archive.

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/st-peters-bells

 

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