SAINT Luke’s Chapel at Posbury was closed after the Harvest Festival service in September to allow for the next phase of renovation to take place.

This included repairs to the facia boards, guttering and down pipes, but the major part of the work to be carried out was to the stained glass window.

The window was installed in the early 1900s and according to the contractor, Andrew Johnson, is a fine example of Victorian stained glass, however the lead work had degraded over time and the church committee had serious concerns regarding its integrity.

In order to protect it, the committee embarked on the renovation project.

Fiona Mortimer, on behalf of the committee, said: "It was a difficult decision to close the church for the work to be undertaken after so many months of closure during the pandemic and lockdown.

"Unfortunately the repairs were more extensive than originally anticipated and instead of being open during November as originally planned, the work has taken much longer to complete.

"However it is with deep joy that the committee is in the position to announce that the church is now open and the service tomorrow, Christmas Day at 11am, will take place as normal.

"There will be a special service in the New Year to celebrate the completion of this project, and to thank the contractors and those who have contributed."