St Helen’s Church PCC is working on a project to undertake improvements to church which involves restoration, maintenance and refurbishment work with a view to making St Helen’s of greater use and interest to the local community and visitors.  

Our aim is to make the church a place where a wider community will find a reason to use it and we aim to make it adaptable and open for a variety of community events while at the same time retaining its primary role as the spiritual centre of the village. Among the planned fundraising initiatives it is our intention to apply for Heritage Lottery Funding.   

Before submitting our application we would like to take this opportunity to ask all residents for their thoughts on St Helen’s and your views on how you would like to see your village church develop.

 We would be very grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey.  The questionnaire is not restricted to one per household.  If you would like further copies, please contact one of the people mentioned below or you can also download this application form from our website: www.ruralsouthyorkchurches.org or via email: chrismasonx2@btinternet.com

We would ask you to return the completed form by Friday 12 February 2016 and send it via one of the following methods:

Email: chrismasonx2@btinternet.com

There will also be a post box just inside the main entrance to the church and one at Escrick Tea Shop in The Club. 

Alternatively, If you would like us to collect your survey or wish to discuss this further, please contact  Rev Richard Kirkman: 01904 728406 or Caroline Wandless: 01904 720703.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.  We will be providing updates on our progress in the forthcoming issues of the Parish Magazine.

Rev Richard Kirkman            Caroline Wandless                          John Wilson                            Christine Mason
Rector                                      Churchwarden                                  PCC Treasurer                        PCC Secretary

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* 1. Do you use the building to attend regular services?

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* 2. Do you use the building for special services? (eg Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals) 

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* 3. Is it important to you that we maintain the structure of the building?

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* 4. Is it important to you that the building is used more?

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* 5. In your view, what are the most important aspects of the project (please tick all that apply)

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* 6. Besides church services, would you consider it appropriate to use the church facilities for any of the following: If you answered yes please tick the appropriate boxes

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