Special report

Save the Pals' chapel

THE OBSERVER launched a major fund-raising appeal to save a memorial to Accrington's greatest heroes, the Accrington Pals, and the beautiful historic church in which it is housed. Keep track on our campaign here.Click here to read more about the Accrington Pals in the Special Reports part of our News section.Official St John's website - http://www.stjohns-accrington.org.uk/

 

Mindless vandals cause heartbreak

ANGRY appeal organisers trying their best to breathe new life into a run-down church claim teenagers are ruining their hard work.

Over two-thirds of the way to our target

A CAR boot sale, walking treasure hunt and sponsored swim are among events lined up to boost our Aspire Appeal to save the Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel in St John’s Church, Accrington.


 

Generosity amazes Pals fund organiser

"STILL going strong — it never ceases to amaze me that people are still giving after so many months of the campaign."

Study raises hopes for vibrant church

A MAJOR step towards re-opening St John’s Church and its Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel was taken this week when Nigel Rix and a team of architects presented the results of a feasibility study.


 

Happy walkers take our appeal past £34,000

FUND-raising walkers have given a big boost to our appeal to raise money to save the Accrington Pals Memorial Chapel in beautiful and historic St John’s Church.

Team's Italian Job to boost fund

A FORMER Accrington man is hoping to recreate the classic film The Italian Job – and raise money for our Aspire appeal.


 

More articles…

Team's Italian Job to boost fund Expert Eric gives value for money ASPIRE: Offenders dig in to help clean up St John’s ASPIRE: Duo’s donation all thanks to Dot ASPIRE: Reds’ fans walk tall for Aspire ASPIRE: Caroline’s a marathon marvel ASPIRE: Pals Chapel fund soars past £30,000 Anne’s history of the people’s church now reaches a worldwide audience Walking up cash Easter service will help appeal Reds step out to boost Aspire Ken uses his birthday to keep appeal soaring Antiques boffin Eric gives boost in Pals’ memory Pals memorial fund is almost half-way there No piper but event gives fund a boost Fusiliers are ready to fire up appeal College offers to help Cabinet says thanks Huge £5,000 from vicar who never forgot time at St John’s Store’s £418 boost for fund Pupils’ touching tributes to Pals
Rockin’ night raises a further £105 for appeal A Pals song that will make you cry Fund tops £13,000 mark Lucky readers win festive M and S prizes Huge Xmas boost to fund Massive cheque sends fund soaring to £11K £500 from Cath's coffee morning Cash still pouring in for the Pals Club stages event to set our fund racing ahead Ex-head backs us A Pal’s poignant tale Appeal cash floods in Folk night set to be first event Beautiful Xmas cards now on sale How you can help save Pals' chapel Gift Aid scheme Civic leaders back our appeal First donations and how you can help the fund Emotive Pals’ CD goes on sale Observer launches appeal to save Pals' chapel Soldiers' historic link to church How you can help
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