December 17

Friends of the
Old Parish Church
http://www.friendsofpeeblesold.org.uk/
We are now under way with our project to set up a new organisation called Friends of
Peebles Old
The plan is that it will be an independent charity which would exist for the primary
purpose of raising funds for the maintenance of the church.
Where can I find out more?
Have a look at the landing page for our website at:
http://www.friendsofpeeblesold.org.uk/ This is simply a
home page that will be filled out as we get underway. Willie
Nicoll is looking after the build of the website and there are
more pages to come. We’ll also be posting on the TOPCOP
and Peeblesshire W4 Facebook pages from time to time. If
you have any suggestions or would be willing to assist then
contact Willie on 01896 833508.
Who can become a Friend?
Anyone, anywhere who has an interest in preserving the Old
Parish Church of Peebles and its heritage. You just have to
think about how the building helps you if you live in and
around Peebles. You might be part of one of the groups that
meet within its walls, you could look on as it becomes part of
the spectacle of our Beltane week, you might have it in a
favourite view or photograph of Peebles, You could just find
the clock handy as you drive past or you might even have
been inside it!
What are Friends for?
They will support the maintenance and improvement of the
fabric of the church. Like many churches, Peebles Old has a
continual need for regular repairs and conservation work.
Friends will help to contribute towards the costs of
preserving the fabric, repairs, replacement of major items and help with the maintenance
costs of fixtures of special interest. In recent years it’s true that fewer folk need the
building as a church however it’s our duty to ensure that it survives for future generations
in the town as they might need it more than us.
The Friends of Peebles Old will be an independent charity. It will not be under the control
of the Kirk Session.
Our next steps
We now have a small group running to take this idea forward and we’ll need more effort
to help us administer the charity so if you’d like to be involved there’s still time so
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the steering Committee or knows of
someone who might be interested should contact Ronald Ireland Tel. 720592 or
Willie Nicoll Tel. 01896 833508