MP’s gift to parish church

Apr 18 2008 by Barry Gibson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

MP’s gift to parish church

BARRY Sheerman has handed over money to help improve Huddersfield Parish Church.

The Huddersfield MP gave the cash to the Cornerstone Appeal.

He saved £500 by sending email Christmas cards last year and gave half to the church. The Vicar of Huddersfield, the Rev Catherine Ogle, thanked Mr Sheerman, saying: “I’m grateful for his contribution.”

Phase One of the Cornerstone Appeal was completed last year, with £400,00 raised for repairs to the town centre church.

Phase Two will involve a £1m upgrade of the building.

Ms Ogle said: “We want to improve the entrance, the access and the lighting. We want to be able to serve the community seven days a week.”