Building Repairs
All Saints' Church is over 150 years old and showing signs of wear. In the last few years major work has been undertaken to make the Church safe, warm and useable. In 2002 the whole roof of the Church was replaced.

Improvements have been made to the P.A. system, on access for the disabled and on renovations to the organ. Important work has been carried out to enable us to open the church during daylight hours every day of the week throughout the year.

The kneelers in the church are being replaced, with many villagers designing and sewing new kneelers. Improvements are required to the electrical installation and to identify the damp problem - and remedy it. The belfry repairs have been completed and the windows are now being repaired.

In late 2003 the church's lightning conductor was inspected (as it is every five years) and the steeplejacks were asked also to report on the condition of the spire. The report revealed that there were some very serious structural problems with the spire that needed to be dealt with immediately. The cost of the work was in excess of £10,000. A very generous gift from the Friends of Ferriby Church provided a significant portion of the cost and the remainder had to be found from Church resources. The work - and the cost, was wholly unexpected and not budgeted for.

Picture by Roger Hobson of
Meadows Edge, Old Pond Place, North Ferriby

The original east-facing clock-face was installed to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.

In 2002 many villagers felt that it would be a good idea to install two new clock-faces on the spire in celebration of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.

Money was raised and new clock faces were installed in September 2004. This picture shows the shiny new clock face on the south side and the old one on the East side.

The privilege of having a building such as All Saints' Church brings with it responsibilities too - responsibilities to maintain, preserve and improve the building.

The Church is for ALL in the village who wish to use it - whether for worship on Sundays or in the week, for baptisms, weddings and funerals. It is an important focal point for a significant portion of the spiritual life of the village. Please use the Church and, if you are able, help us.

Guide to All Saints’ Parish Church North Ferriby has just been published. It contains an interesting history of the village, church building & personalities from the 1000 or so years of church history in Ferriby. It also provides a “walk round” tour of the main features of the building & grounds. Copies are available at the Post Office & within the Church with proceeds to Friends of Ferriby Church, a charity which helps maintain the fabric of the church building.

Parish Profile
As part of the process of choosing a new vicar the Parochial Church Council in 2005 prepared a "Parish Profile", following a model provided by the Diocese of York. The profile is available on the village website for anyone interested in finding out about the village and the sort of thing that goes on in Ferriby.

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