The new heating System is being installed and to date all the new radiators and associated pipework have been fitted .Frustratingly, though we have discovered there is some asbestos in the Boiler house which would need to be removed before the new boiler and pipework could be fitted there. Thankfully, a new survey of the church has shown that, as a result of testing, this is the only area where there is any asbestos.

The procedure for its removal has necessitated a stoppage of works on the heating system although this will be completed later in the summer before the cold weather arrives. After obtaining three quotations we have now engaged a contractor to undertake the work to make the boiler house safe and this will begin in mid-June, taking approximately four/five days. This has resulted in an additional bill for around £5,000, which was unplanned for