Four precious stained glass windows have been successfully removed, restored and re-set in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Cressy.
More than $7500 was raised at a mini market in March and that has paid for nearly half of the required work.
Fae Cox of Cressy, a former Parish Council member of 50 years who is still actively involved in the fundraising effort, said that parishioners couldn’t thank the community enough for their generous support.
“We had the windows boarded up while the work was completed over a three-month period by Gavin Merrington of Hobart, who did an amazing job,” she said.
Built in 1875, the movement of foundations over time caused the windows to warp and leak.
The total cost to repair all the windows is expected to be about $17,000 and the next major fundraiser will be a collection of Cressy open gardens on Saturday, November 25 between 10am and 3pm.
Including Devonshire tea and sandwiches, the cost for entry will be $25 with the venues to be revealed soon.
Plants and produce will be available for purchase at the open garden day.