[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”http:\/\/alcesterinbloom.org.uk\/flowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/fback4.jpg” background_size=”contain” background_position=”top_center” height=”750px” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”5px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#595bfb” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Alcester in Bloom continues to maintain a close relationship with the care of St Nicholas churchyard garden in the centre of the town.<\/p>\n
\u2022 In 1996, the entrance<\/strong> to the grounds of St. Nicholas Church underwent a major transformation with a new drive of York Stone and a new notice board.<\/p>\n \u2022 A south nave window<\/strong> contains the gift to the church of a memorial window by the family of a much-loved former Rector, John Emrys-Jones and his wife Marise. The window was designed by Alan Younger and dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Coventry on 1st June 1997.<\/p>\n \u2022 During 2017-2019 major<\/strong> stonemasonry work took place to repair the walls of the church, with all 10 nave window surrounds on both south and north side being fully replaced with new harder stone to prevent eventual collapse due to poor weathering of the original 18th Century stone.<\/p>\n \u2022 The church wall repairs<\/strong> provided an opportunity in 2021 to rework the churchyard garden for easier maintenance, clearing excess shrubbery that impeded wall ventilation, returfing parts of the south green, and on the north green providing more seating for those many folk who enjoy the tranquillity of the churchyard within its busy town centre.<\/p>\n \u2022 The church doors<\/strong> are regularly repainted to keep them tidy. In 2022 the south west nave doors nearest the High Street had to be replaced with a new pair, the originals having deteriorated beyond further maintenance.<\/p>\n \u2022 Frequent repairs<\/strong> are made to the church boundary wall including replacement of perished bricks and stone and repointing joints. The north foot-gate by the town hall has had both its piers rebuilt in 2014 and 2019, one fitted with a new cap stone.<\/p>\n \u2022 The floodlights<\/strong> provided by the churchyard team in 2002 to enhance the view of the church from the town at night were replaced in 2022 by low energy LED units, substantially reducing church electricity costs.<\/p>\n The churchyard team<\/strong> continue meet on a monthly basis, with individual volunteers spending many hours keeping the beautiful garden tidy.<\/p>\n More information about the church can be found on the Alcester Minster Churches website www.alcesterminster.org<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#595bfb” header_2_text_color=”#595bfb” header_5_font=”|700|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#595bfb” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The floodlights provided by the churchyard team in 2002 were replaced in 2022 by LEDs to substantially reduce church electricity consumption costs. Tempus fugit! In 1996, the entrance to the grounds of St. Nicholas Church underwent a major transformation by the way of a new drive of York Stone and a new notice board. During 1997 further improvements and additions were completed as listed below:<\/p>\n a)<\/strong> The gift to the church of a memorial window by the family of a much loved rector and his wife, John Emrys-Jones and Marise Emrys-Jones. The window which was designed by Alan Younger and fitted by public donations was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Coventry on June 1st.<\/p>\n b)<\/strong> The refurbishment of the four remaining windows along the south aisle which had become unsafe.<\/p>\n c)<\/strong> Repairs to the church boundary wall including replacement of the perished bricks and stone and complete pointing up of joints.<\/p>\n d)<\/strong> Refurbishment and painting of the church doors which had become untidy. Over the past few years the churchyard has been transformed from a plain, bland and typical churchyard to a well maintained garden. Every Saturday in the summer months there can be up to five people working to improve and maintain the standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Click here to find out more<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/alcesterinbloom.org.uk\/flowers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/stnchurch.jpg” alt=”St Nicholas Church, Alcester” title_text=”St Nicholas Church, Alcester” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_text_color=”#595bfb” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The tower is floodlit on all four faces and so is visible from all corners of the town.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n The Churchyard Committee raised funds to provide the floodlighting. This was done with help from the Church St. Properties Trust.<\/b><\/p>\nSt Nicholas Church<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n
During 2017-2019 all 10 nave window frames both south and north side were fully replaced with new stone to prevent collapse due to poor weathering of the old stone.
On completion the churchyard garden was reworked for easier maintenance.<\/p>\nAlso see the Sensory Garden in the church grounds<\/a><\/h5>\n
Also see the Sensory Garden in the church grounds<\/a><\/h3>\n