Reference Documents

Documents related directly to Hartshill Church Project

Church Vision Statement version 3 - October 2024

Church Vision Statement version 2 - circulated 11/9/2024

Nick's Church Vision Statement - circulated 5/6/2023

Works for Church Project - circulated 5/6/2023 (note that this document could be updated now, July 2024, in the light of decisions made)

Lime Wash Paint by Jeff Robinson

Questions from Peter Bemrose

Some things to think about:

Finally, it would be helpful to know what sort of power supply you have to the building.  Specifically whether it is single phase or 3 phase.  If you are able to confirm the fuse size as well (usually 60A, 80A or 100A), that would be helpful.  Your electrical inspection report should have this information. 

 

Useful documents which have been circulated to Church Project team members

Jennifer Leadbetter, Heritage and Conservation Officer for North Warwickshire Borough Council recommended the following useful Context magazine that focuses on Churches.

Context 105 - July 2008 (ihbconline.co.uk) I have copied this article to file Gutters in case it disappears.

and also this article on retrofit: Context 164 - May 2020 (ihbconline.co.uk). I have copied this article to file Rethinking Retrofit in case it disappears.

 

This is an interesting case study of current heating systems in Lichfield Diocese.

This document is advice from the CofE on closing your Church during cold weather.

Some information on unheated Pew cushions

Diocese of Oxford info on heated pew cushions

Marown Case Study on heated pew cushions

Video of technical advice on portable heated pew cushions

 

There are a number of useful links in the Church Project Meeting Minutes of 14/10/2024

Also, Nick's links relating to solar panels:

St Augustine's solar panels case study

St Michael's Baddesley Clinton Case Study (They installed under pew heaters)

South Scarle Case Study

Youtube video highlighted by Nick M.

Electric heating solutions - from pews and panels to chandeliers and cushions

Youtube video highlighted by Stacy

Choosing the best heating solution for your church Minute 53:15 on this one has a discussion about holding the same temperature or the same humidity for the fabric...