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Built in 1843, the Church has seen the village transform from a rural parish into a community that played a pivotal role in some of the most signi cant military operations of the 20th century. Two years ago, the Friends of St John’s Church launched an appeal to replace the storm-damaged south section of the roof, then estimated at just over £200,000. Since then, further deterioration and severe weather have caused major damage to the north side, and it is clear that the entire roof must be replaced to safeguard the building for future generations. Escalating Costs What was once a major repair project has now become a full roof replacement. As a result, costs have risen sharply and are currently estimated at £540,000. is gure re ects not only the expanded scope of the work but also the steep rise in materials and labour costs seen across the construction sector in recent years. A Church Rooted in a Village of National Importance Marchwood’s history is woven deeply into the story role in the Falklands Con ict, with ships, personnel, and equipment departing from its quaysides. Many local families have memories of loved ones who served, supported operations, or worked at the port during this period. roughout these de ning moments, St John’s remained a place of solace, prayer, and continuity. A constant presence for those facing uncertainty or waiting for news from overseas. e friends of St John’s Church would be honoured to hear from anyone in the community who has family stories, memories, photographs, or connections to Marchwood’s involvement in either D-Day or the Falklands. ese accounts help preserve the village’s shared heritage and deepen our understanding of the Church’s place within it. If you have something to share, please contact the parish o ce. Funding Efforts Underway e Friends of St John’s Church are actively applying for grants from national and regional heritage bodies, as well as church preservation trusts. While these applications are progressing, local support remains absolutely essential. St John’s has always been a community church – open daily for quiet re ection and central to village life – and its future depends on the generosity of those who value its presence. How the Community Can Help Every contribution, large or small, brings the project closer to safeguarding this historic building. Donations can be made by contacting the parish o ce by email: info@marchwoodandelingparish.org or call: 023 8066 9254 or scan the QR code. e Friends of St John’s Church extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported the appeal so far and hope the wider Waterside community will join in helping to secure the future of this much-loved landmark. of Britain’s armed forces. During the Second World War, the village became a crucial embarkation point for the D-Day landings. Troops, vehicles, and supplies passed through Marchwood Military Port as part of Operation Overlord, with the quiet lanes around St John’s lled with the movement and anticipation of the largest amphibious invasion in history. Decades later, in 1982, Marchwood again found itself at the centre of national events. e port played a vital logistical ST JOHN THE APOSTLE: PRESERVING A LANDMARK AT THE HEART OF MARCHWOOD’S HISTORY from Friends of St John’s Church St John the Apostle in Marchwood Scan the QR code to make a donation
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