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The Start.

So here it is; the first post on the new KH Blog.

OK! I suppose it was my own fault, when I decided that it might be a good idea to use the Church Website as a means of informing as many people as possible as to the progress of the Building Work at KH. So now that the Webmaster has done the needful, it makes sense to start right away.

I do hope it proves a vehicle for all those with an interest in the building, to first of all find out what is going on and also to be able to participate in the Conservation Process. 
Many people have no doubt seen the 'Green Garter' around our Fleche on the roof, and have perhaps wondered about the progress of the Roof Repair. Well, rest assured that the work is progressing, perhaps not as fast as we would have liked, but with an 'A' Grade Listed Building and in a Conservation Area as well, these things have to be done properly and needless to say that means it costs a lot of money.
Over the last few months the Fabric Team and Kirk Session of KH have been working with an amazing number of different people. From the General Trustees of the Church Of Scotland, Glasgow Presbytery and of course our Architects and our Insurance Company. This work has culminated in our application for an Historic Scotland/Heritage Lottery Fund Grant being lodged last week. -----Here's hoping we're successful!
Notwithstanding the Roof Repair we are also restoring another of the Stained Glass Windows. The Scaffold is now in place, both inside and out and the Teacher Memorial window will be removed next week. We look forward to its return, all clean and shiny! 
Enough for now. More in a few days.
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