The following DVD's are now available for sale:-
Service of Thanksgiving by the Archbishop of York on Sunday 10th January 2010 - Price £5
If you would like to reserve a copy please contact Paul Cross (Treasurer) on 07711797200 or contact any committee member
There has been a Church at Paull since 1155AD. The site of the original church is unknown. We do know
that is was near the village and on the banks of the Humber. In the Patents Roll in the 14th century it was described as “almost entirely broken down
and inundated”. About this time it was lost to the Humber. The current site was given on which to build a new Church. The work began in 1355 and the church of St Andrew has been standing proudly
above the village of Paull, East Yorkshire, since that time.
It has a wonderful history and more information can be obtained by visiting the Church and the Heritage Trail around the Village that will be launched in the Spring of 2010.
During 2009 it has undergone some major restoration work. The nave roof has been replaced, the west wall of the tower has been re-pointed along
with areas of the external church walls. Internally the plasterwork has been completely renovated and painted. The church bell was lowered,
renovated and rung once again after a period of over 20 years in silence. Restoration work on rural churches is never complete and we continue to raise funds
to renovate the vestry.
The restoration work was completed in December 2009 and on Sunday January 10th 2010 the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, came to St Andrews Church,
Paull to bless the work and thank everyone for their efforts. At the time of the the service and amazing £237,000 had been raised of which £81,000 came from
the efforts of the local community of only 600 people. £81,000 was given by English Heritage and the balance donated by various charities and
organisations.
During the service the Archbishop was assisted by Katie Mallett. After the service the Archbishop sent a letter to Katie thanking her for her help and also a beautiful
solid gold crucifix. I am sure Katie will treasure both for the rest of her life. The photograph on the right shows Katie with her gifts.
During 2009 a new disabled toilet was installed together with a small kitchen area that will serve our new "Riverside Pop In Cafe" situated at the west end
of the Chuch. Visitors can now enjoy some refresments, biscuits cakes etc and use the toilet facilities. The Church and the Cafe will be open to visitors every Saturday and Sunday between 2 and 4 pm from Saturday 27th March 2010 until Sunday 31st October 2010.
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