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Gates returned to their former glory

Grants and fundraising of more than £12,000 have seen an imposing set of 19th century gates to the entrance of Holnest Church and churchyard returned to their former glory. The gates to the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are back in position, following extensive repairs and restoration by experts in the field of ironwork repairs at Newton Forge, Sturminster Newton. The small church, which has origins in the 13th century, is Grade 1 listed. It has many unique architectural features. It is set back from the busy A352 Sherborne to Dorchester road and surrounded by its

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01308 422654 churchyard, a site of nature conservation interest. At the church entrance, between two stone pillars, hang a pair of imposing wrought iron gates erected around 1872. After a century and a half of exposure to all wind and weathers, the gates were rapidly becoming unsafe. They had numerous cracks; pieces had broken off that required refixing and they were in a poor decorative state.

Holnest Parochial Church Council (PCC) procured a generous grant from the Ironmongers’ Company of £5,676 and another from the Friends of Holnest Church, of £2,016, added to £4,800 previously set aside.

£5k grants for community groups

Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects that bring communities across Dorset together. If you’re looking to kickstart a new project that will make a difference for people in your community, round five of the Community and Culture Project Fund has now reopened.Not for profit groups who meet the funding criteria have until July 7 to apply. Details can be found at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk