The current facilities of two toilets and a store at All Saints’ Church in Publow were adapted from the old boiler house back in the 1970s with the disabled toilet being added in the 1990s.

Little had been done to the building since.

A team of eight volunteers was formed, led by Paul Cooper, and they have jointly spent over one hundred hours of their time refurbishing the facilities on behalf of the Church.

The work involved repairing and replacing elements of the roof and fascia, scraping and repainting of the internal walls in both toilets and all three doors being repainted, with one door being rebuilt.

Andrew Hillman, Church Warden said: “The Churchyard at All Saints’ is much loved by both local families, honouring relatives and friends, and casual visitors enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The building is a central and important feature and this refurbishment work really enhances the feeling of serenity.

“The PCC is hugely grateful to the team of volunteers. Attention now moves to enhancement plans for the interior of this historic Church building, which is increasingly used for community activities.”

The group will soon be ready to move onto their next project in Pensford village where a full refurbishment of the old Church Room in Church Street awaits.

Anyone interested in joining the group, please contact Paul Cooper on: 01761 490418.

Lyndsay Cooper