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The family who bought a big old church… and opened it to celebrate its heritage.

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    Some more changes…

    23rd March 2020 /

    We are now be closed until further notice. Looking on the positive side, we will hopefully have more time available to get some Church jobs done! We’ll keep in touch. Take care and see you soon x

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    Some changes…

    20th March 2020 /

    In a week that has seen huge change just about everywhere, we have needed to make some changes to our public access due to the coronavirus outbreak; whilst still providing a friendly smile! We will be maintaining our usual opening hours, Fridays 12-3 pm and the first Sunday of the month 1-4 pm for as long as it is possible.…

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    WW1 stories

    21st October 2019 /

    In addition to the promotional video for the Welshpool WW1 Walk (see previous post), we were also filmed sharing a couple of the stories of the WW1 memorials in the churchyard. Powys War Memorials Project created several WW1 Stories films in other Powys towns which are very interesting so do look out for those. The story of Joseph Ithel Jehu…

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    Welshpool WW1 Walk

    14th October 2019 /

    We’re honoured to be included in the new Welshpool WW1 Walk compiled by the Powys War Memorial Project. The trail takes you around Welshpool highlighting places and buildings that have a connection to the First World War. The walk incorporates the churchyard and our Poppy Trail (a leaflet of which is available inside the church or you can download it…

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    Beginning to Restore the Organ

    24th February 2019 /

    We are pleased to say that work has started on restoring the 206 year old William Gray organ. Mike and Ethan of Edwards & Co. Organ Builders of Chester are overseeing the restoration and kindly sharing their invaluable knowledge and experience with us. With Karl assisting, the larger pipes were brought out to be inspected and cleaned. Many years worth…

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    Poppy Trail and Powis Castle

    29th September 2018 /

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    The Poppy Trail

    6th September 2018 /

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    Open this Saturday

    10th August 2018 /

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    Welshpool’s War Memorial

    26th April 2018 /

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  • History & Architecture,  News,  WW1 Memorials

    The Welshpool Society

    6th November 2017 /

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The ivy covered headstones make such a wonderful h The ivy covered headstones make such a wonderful home for wildlife. Spotted these two ladybirds sheltering out of the wind, and what is possibly a wren's nest, all hidden amongst the ivy.
#churchyardwildlife
We are increasing our opening hours during the sum We are increasing our opening hours during the summer to include the first Saturday morning of the month. Starting from this Saturday 6th April we will be open from 10am- 1pm, aswell as our usual Friday afternoons.
It might be grey, cold and very wet, but the snowd It might be grey, cold and very wet, but the snowdrops are shining bright in the churchyard today.
A monochrome world this morning ❄️ #churchvie A monochrome world this morning ❄️ 
#churchview #snowyscene
Quite the perfect start to winter. #frostymorning Quite the perfect start to winter.

#frostymorning #churchyard
As thoughts start to turn towards the approaching As thoughts start to turn towards the approaching festive season, Christmas cards are available from our shop.
'Holly and the Ivy' and 'Under the Mistletoe' are prints of an original watercolour by Natalie.
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The ivy in the churchyard is humming with the soun The ivy in the churchyard is humming with the sound of bees and fluttering butterflies feasting on the last of the summer nectar.
#redadmiral
Gathering rosehips for the annual syrup making to Gathering rosehips for the annual syrup making to help us through the winter. An abundance of them in the churchyard this year.

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