{"id":425,"date":"2023-07-03T20:54:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T19:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weymouthridgeway.org.uk\/?page_id=425"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:08:31","slug":"welcome-to-st-andrews-the-parish-church-in-preston","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weymouthridgeway.org.uk\/?page_id=425","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to St. Andrew’s, the parish church in Preston."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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St. Andrew’s Church
Church Road
Preston
Weymouth,
Dorset DT3 6BU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61551091966290<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all other information including safeguarding and our other churches please use the navigation bar at the top of the page or go to https:\/\/weymouthridgeway.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Services :<\/strong> –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:15am 1st Sunday of each Month Cafe Church in the Church Rooms<\/strong>
This a more informal style of worship with
refreshments served at the beginning of the service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:15am 2nd -5th Sundays \u2013 Holy Communion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.30pm Tuesdays – Candlelight Worship<\/strong> in Church<\/strong>
This service is about 30 minutes long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.00-12.30pm Every Friday – Prayer Meeting in Church <\/strong> Do join us for this time of prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bell Ringing at St Andrew’s Church
<\/strong>There is a very long tradition of bell ringing at St Andrew’s, stretching back many generations. The bells are always rung on Sunday mornings (after the 9.15am service) and also for practice on Monday evenings (7.30pm to 9pm). They are also rung for weddings throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \"\ud83c\udf3f\" Friends of St Andrew\u2019s Church \u2013 Preston and Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth <\/strong>\"\ud83c\udf3f\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re very excited to announce the lauch of a new community group: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Friends of St Andrew\u2019s Church, for Preston and Sutton Poyntz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be a non-religious group, open to anyone who cares about the church, its history, architecture, and its place in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know, this historic church began its life around 1375AD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the Friends group is to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u26ea\" Help preserve this ancient Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\udd1d\" Bring the community together<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udcc5\" Organise events, activities, and fundraising<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83c\udfe1\" Celebrate the history and future of our local church<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More information\/leaflets available in the Church & Church Rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" A New Project for the Friends of St Andrew\u2019s Church \"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following our recent post for the launch of the Friends of St Andrew\u2019s Church, Preston and Sutton Poyntz, we are excited to announce the very first fundraising project we hope to undertake together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\u2728\"\u00a0The Restoration of the Historic\u00a0Clock\u00a0Dia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

l on St Andrew\u2019s Church Bell Tower\u00a0\"\u2728\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful 16th Century bell tower is a much-loved landmark, familiar to generations of local residents and visitors alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing proudly, the clock, which was added in 1924, has long been part of the character and heritage of St Andrew\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restoration project of the clock dial, estimated to cost in the region of \u00a310,000, will help preserve this important feature for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clock dial itself is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" A 5ft cast iron skeleton design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" Copper backing segments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" Traditional Roman numerals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" Finished in gloss black<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f\" Gold leaf detailing applied to the hands and numerals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, weather and age have taken their toll, and careful restoration work is now needed to bring the clock back to its former glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is exactly the kind of project the Friends of St Andrew\u2019s Church is being created to support \u2014 protecting the history, beauty, and heritage of this special place while bringing the community together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope many of you will join us on this journey through fundraising events, donations, and community support in the months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to make a donation, there are various ways (see the fundraising thermometer poster), or use this link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/givealittle.co\/c\/4uFfYOQgCQPT59LzmpIv4P<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every donation will help,  no matter how small \"\u2764\ufe0f\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to become a Friend of St Andrew\u2019s Church, support the project, or help with fundraising ideas and events, we would love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Roger Rodemark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udce7\" rogercrodemark@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or the Church Office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udce7\" weymouth.ridgeway.team.office@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\udcde\" 01305 837147<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we can help preserve this cherished landmark for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Messy Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regular Events & Clubs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue Hire<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Andrew’s Church History<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving to St. Andrew’s Preston<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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