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Reopening of Kilhorne Church, Annalong

On Saturday 14 February 2025, Kilhorne Church was formally reopened after a four-year long refurbishment programme. The extensive work had to be undertaken following the discovery of major structural damage caused by dry rot and damp. Mrs Shirley Crutchley, a longstanding parishioner and Diocesan Reader Emeritus, was given the honour of cutting the ribbon as Bishop David and Revd Bryan Martin looked on. Praise and thanksgiving marked the occasion as those gathered reflected on the goodness of God, the beautifully renewed building and the large team of people who executed the project to the highest standards with faith, tenacity and vision. The main contractor, Mr Mel Campbell, was singled out for his exemplary work, along with the Select Vestry, the fundraising and catering teams and many more. A presentation was also made to Revd Geoff Hamilton who oversaw the start of the project and the current rector, Revd Bryan, who saw it to its conclusion. Glory to God!

  • Diocesan Reader Emeritus, Mrs Shirley Crutchley, cuts the ribbon
    Diocesan Reader Emeritus, Mrs Shirley Crutchley, cuts the ribbon
  • A bright new interior
    A bright new interior
  • Revd Bryan Martin (rector), Bishop David and Revd Geoff Hamilton (previous rector)
    Revd Bryan Martin (rector), Bishop David and Revd Geoff Hamilton (previous rector)
  • Bishop David opens in prayer
    Bishop David opens in prayer
  • Music led by Kilhorne Worship Team
    Music led by Kilhorne Worship Team
  • Geoff Hamilton recounts the early days of the project
    Geoff Hamilton recounts the early days of the project
  • Revd Bryan Martin reflects on the people and the project
    Revd Bryan Martin reflects on the people and the project
  • Words of thanks from People's Church Warden, Andrew Annett
    Words of thanks from People's Church Warden, Andrew Annett
  • Presentation to Mrs Shirley Crutchley
    Presentation to Mrs Shirley Crutchley
  • Mrs Shirley Crutchley receives a warm round of applause
    Mrs Shirley Crutchley receives a warm round of applause
  • Presentation to the main contractor, Mel Campbell
    Presentation to the main contractor, Mel Campbell
  • Bryan, Mel and Andrew
    Bryan, Mel and Andrew
  • Mel Campbell says a few words
    Mel Campbell says a few words
  • Presentation to Revds Geoff Hamilton and Bryan Martin
    Presentation to Revds Geoff Hamilton and Bryan Martin
  • Matthew Campbell, parishioner and theological student, gives the reading
    Matthew Campbell, parishioner and theological student, gives the reading
  • Rector, Revd Bryan Martin, gives the address
    Rector, Revd Bryan Martin, gives the address
  • Wendy Campbell (Hon Treasurer), Lesa Martin (Bryan's wife) and Cynthia Crutchley (Hon Secretary)
    Wendy Campbell (Hon Treasurer), Lesa Martin (Bryan's wife) and Cynthia Crutchley (Hon Secretary)
  • Former rector, Canon Bill Press and his wife Claire
    Former rector, Canon Bill Press and his wife Claire
  • New AV system installed (choir seated behind the rector)
    New AV system installed (choir seated behind the rector)
  • New pews
    New pews
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