In lieu of its usual Summer Fair activities, a church in Cheshire has offered an online tour of its ancient tower in support of the Neonatal Ward at Leighton Hospital.
Megan and Tom Whitney, and their children Lydia and Elliott are the inspiration of the tour of the tower at St Chad’s Church at Winsford. The tour is dedicated to the memory of their beautiful Baby George, who was cared for, loved, and baptised at Leighton and who later shared a blessing in church with all of his family and friends.
The Revd Chris Moore, Vicar of St Chad's, says: "Being online, the tour itself is now accessible without the need to negotiate the narrow stone staircase with its 98 steps to the top of the church. Instead, you are invited to enjoy the climb from the comfort of an armchair and to take in stunning views of the surrounding landscape, over a cup of coffee! The Whitney family and church thank everyone in advance for any donations in support of the Neonatal Ward at Leighton Hospital, and in memory of Baby George."
Take the tour below, and if you wish to donate, go to the giving page here.
Note: The tour was filmed before the announcement of lockdown measures.