At Lutterworth URC Reformed Church, which was built in 1777 and is a Grade 11 listed building in a conservation area, we have been undertaking repairs to the outside of the building. During the work we heard about HERS - Heritage and Economic Regeneration Scheme, which has just been inaugurated. They sent their representative to look at the work we are doing and have suggested that the front of our building could be restored to its former glory. They would like to see the front windows replaced in the style of the first building, the construction of a wall with railing mounted on it , the restoration of the portico and the lamp over it and the invalid ramp restoring to York Stone.

   They have offered us generous help with this, but the problem the church is facing is that the total required for this extra work, in excess of what we are already doing, leaves us with a shortfall of £5,000.

   We have agreed to go ahead with it, but we would be grateful for any financial help anyone would like to donate to help us with this.

   Gifts may be sent to our Treasuere, Mr Cyril Griffiths at Lutterworth United Reformed Church, George Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4EF.