Gordon Chapel is, of course, that it is upstairs; but this inevitably presents enormous difficulties in terms of access for those less able. The notion of installing a lift has been a long-cherished goal and we see it as essential. Should planning permission be granted, a major fund-raising campaign (involving grant applications to various bodies) will begin. The extension will, of course, be entirely in keeping with the style of the building and suitable for a Grade A listed building. On another front, we have finally had the new clear stained-glass window installed at the back of the church (over the main door). This was a false window until we moved the organ during our renovation work a couple of years ago. We now have excellent levels of light at the back of the church as well as a lovely view down Duke Street to the Square and the Bellie Kirk. View from the new window (on a gye dreich Sunday morning in January) looking down Duke Street to the Bellie Kirk. By coincidence, one of the grandsons of Mr & Mrs Macaulay who lived in the White House on the right works in the same Faculty as I do. PHR Friends’ Prize Draw winners The winners of the Friends of Gordon Chapel Prize Draw for December were as follows: £100 Mrs Sally-Rose Gordon Lennox £75 Master Oliver Souter £50 Mr James Sugden £25 Mrs Lorna Logan Congratulations to the winners. New Vestry
Gordon Chapel is, of course, that it is upstairs; but this inevitably presents enormous difficulties in terms of access for those less able. The notion of installing a lift has been a long-cherished goal and we see it as essential. Should planning permission be granted, a major fund-raising campaign (involving grant applications to various bodies) will begin. The extension will, of course, be entirely in keeping with the style of the building and suitable for a Grade A listed building. On another front, we have finally had the new clear stained-glass window installed at the back of the church (over the main door). This was a false window until we moved the organ during our renovation work a couple of years ago. We now have excellent levels of light at the back of the church as well as a lovely view down Duke Street to the Square and the Bellie Kirk. View from the new window (on a gye dreich Sunday morning in January) looking down Duke Street to the Bellie Kirk. By coincidence, one of the grandsons of Mr & Mrs Macaulay who lived in the White House on the right works in the same Faculty as I do. PHR Friends’ Prize Draw winners The winners of the Friends of Gordon Chapel Prize Draw for December were as follows: £100 Mrs Sally-Rose Gordon Lennox £75 Master Oliver Souter £50 Mr James Sugden £25 Mrs Lorna Logan Congratulations to the winners. New Vestry
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