Help to support a much-loved north Kirklees village church landmark this weekend

A quarter of a million pounds is urgently needed to restore the clock-tower of St. John's Church in Upper Hopton.
By Jessica Barton
Published 22nd Sep 2022, 06:00 BST
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To help raise the funds needed to restore the tower, which dates back to 1846, the village community is set to come together this weekend at a Flower Festival which will be held at the church on Hopton Hall Lane.

A total of 15 village organisations and individuals are sponsoring the event, as well as creating flower displays.

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Linda Hutchinson, church warden and chief festival organiser, said: “We are grateful to all those who are contributing to this project.”

St. John's Church in Upper Hopton, Mirfield.St. John's Church in Upper Hopton, Mirfield.
St. John's Church in Upper Hopton, Mirfield.

The Flower Festival will be held on Friday, September 23, 2pm until 4pm, Saturday, September 24, 10am until 4pm and Sunday, September 25, 2pm until 4pm, at St. John’s Church.

Sunday, September 25, will also see Harvest Songs of Praise at 6pm, when tinned food and non-perishable goods will be collected for donation to a local food bank.

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