Can you help repair the clock?

PARISHIONERS in Old Sodbury Church are appealing for help to set their church clock ticking again.

The 11th century church is a central part of village life, having hosted countless services, including baptisms, marriages and funerals, and has close links with the nearby village school.

It is also a popular stop for people walking on the Cotswold Way.

Fundraiser Joy Fussell said: "Can you help us put the tick tock back in our clock?

"The clock is of particular interest as it is over 130 years old.

"It was installed in the tower in 1887 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

"We believe it was made by John Moore of Clerkenwell, London.

"It has two clock faces on the south and west facing walls of the tower.

"Until fairly recently it was a fully functioning clock, used by locals and visitors alike.

"The hands' movements now need to be refurbished to return the clock to good working order."

The parishioners are looking for £1,500 to find the repairs and have set up an online donations page at www.justgiving.com/campaign/ TickTockCanYouHelpOurClock

Donations can also be made by cheque, made payable to Old Sodbury PCC (marked church clock on the back) and posted in the church's donation box.

Any extra funds raised will go towards the fabric repairs of the church.