Bellie Church Holds Dedication Service Following Major Renovation Works

The motion

That the Parliament understands that, on 22 January 2017, the congregation of Bellie Parish Church in Fochabers held a dedication service marking the completion of the renovation of the church tower, clock and steeple; notes that the parishioners were involved in over two years of fundraising to meet the costs of the work required to restore the 200-year-old church to a condition where it is fit for purpose for many years to come; recognises the importance of bodies such as the Heritage Lottery Fund and Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, which supported this project and provide much needed grant funding for similar important community projects; further recognises the Gordon and Ena Baxter Foundation, which also generously contributed to the works and is a charitable organisation that welcomes applications each year from community-minded individuals and groups to take projects from concept to completion; understands that the Bellie Church Tower team faced the formidable task of raising over £200,000; believes that, as well as grant funding, there were significant individual donations and fundraising, including a generous contribution from the church's coffee and chat group, and sends best wishes to the church and its congregation as they look on with pride at their renovated church, which continues to dominate the local landscape and skyline of Fochabers.

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