Wilton Community Land Trust

22/01/2025

This Saturday ....
The Sunrise Project is excited to announce two open days of St Peters Church, Wilton to where visitors can explore the church and envision its potential as a fully utilised community hub.
January Saturday 25th and Saturday 1st February 2025 10am to 12 noon.
During these open mornings, visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a significant historical artefact that has not been on display for many years.
The Hawes Flaggon (dated 1589), generously gifted to the church in 1776 by John Hawes. This will be its first public display in over a decade and was valued in 2014 by Sothebys as over £30,000
Additionally, attendees will be able to view a selection of drawings showcasing the church’s architectural features and potential future transformations, sparking inspiration and discussion about its role in the community.
As part of these events, the church will also be initiating a community funding appeal. The aim is to raise over £70,000 which is needed to help towards the overall project costs. Donations will be warmly welcomed to support this significant endeavour, emphasising the community’s role in bringing the Sunrise Project to fruition.

17/01/2025

The Sunrise Project is excited to announce two open days of St Peters Church, Wilton to where visitors can explore the church and envision its potential as a fully utilised community hub.

January Saturday 25th and Saturday 1st February 2025 10am to 12 noon.

During these open mornings, visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a significant historical artefact that has not been on display for many years.

The Hawes Flaggon (dated 1589), generously gifted to the church in 1776 by John Hawes. This will be its first public display in over a decade and was valued in 2014 by Sothebys as over £30,000

Additionally, attendees will be able to view a selection of drawings showcasing the church’s architectural features and potential future transformations, sparking inspiration and discussion about its role in the community.

As part of these events, the church will also be initiating a community funding appeal. The aim is to raise over £70,000 which is needed to help towards the overall project costs. Donations will be warmly welcomed to support this significant endeavour, emphasising the community’s role in bringing the Sunrise Project to fruition.

14/01/2025

TOMORROW - 2025 Is looking to be an exciting 2025 with the continued progress of St Peters Church, Wilton. We have some dates for your diary and look forward to seeing you at all or any of the meet ups over the coming weeks
Wednesday 15th January 2025 Drop in Coffee 10am - 12noon. Coffee drop in at Weavers Cafe in the Guild for an informal chat on the progress of the project with some of the trustees
Saturday 25th January and 1st February - Opening of St Peters Church 10am - 12 noon
Initial Drawings of St Peters by St Anns Architects
Display of Hawes Flaggon - the first time its been displayed in over 10 years
Trustees on site to discuss Project

12/01/2025

Details of our drop in coffee morning are attached

This Wednesday 15th January 2025 10-00 - 11am Weavers Cafe The Guild Wilton

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Salisbury Journal

10/01/2025

025 Is looking to be an exciting 2025 with the continued progress of St Peters Church, Wilton. We have some dates for your diary and look forward to seeing you at all or any of the meet ups over the coming weeks
Wednesday 15th January 2025 Drop in Coffee 10am - 12noon. Coffee drop in at Weavers Cafe in the Guild for an informal chat on the progress of the project with some of the trustees
Saturday 25th January and 1st February - Opening of St Peters Church 10am - 12 noon
Initial Drawings of St Peters by St Anns Architects
Display of Hawes Flaggon - the first time its been displayed in over 10 years
Trustees on site to discuss Project

09/01/2025

Local Walking and Cyclist infrastructure Plan is at its consultation stage and can be commented on - this consultation includes connecting Wilton with Salisbury

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07/01/2025

2025 Is looking to be an exciting 2025 with the continued progress of St Peters Church, Wilton. We have some dates for your diary and look forward to seeing you at all or any of the meet ups over the coming weeks

Wednesday 15th January 2025 Drop in Coffee 10am - 12noon. Coffee drop in at Weavers Cafe in the Guild for an informal chat on the progress of the project with some of the trustees

Saturday 25th January and 1st February - Opening of St Peters Church 10am - 12 noon
Initial Drawings of St Peters by St Anns Architects
Display of Hawes Flaggon - the first time its been displayed in over 10 years
Trustees on site to discuss Project

02/11/2024

There's a chance for people living in Wilton to find out how they can help...

02/11/2024

This meeting is today at 10.00am

30/10/2024

28/10/2024

St Peter’s Church today as we visited for a meeting to discuss the future vision of the Church with partners from the Church and Land Trust

25/10/2024

Date set for Important Wilton Public Meeting - speakers announced

A public meeting on the progress of the Wilton Sunrise Project – St Peter’s Church, Fugglestone has now been set for Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 10-00am at the Michael Herbert Hall, South Street, Wilton.
The Wilton Sunrise Project is a joint initiative between Wilton Parochial Church Council (PCC) and the Wilton Community Land Trust (CLT). St Peter’s Church has been underused for a number of years and the Wilton Sunrise Project aims to convert it into a joint place of worship and new community facility.
The project has already secured £20,000 in grant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is now looking to further engage with the Wilton community and take the project forward to the next stage. Repairing and adapting St Peter’s could cost between £500,000 - £700,000 and the Wilton Sunrise Project will need to raise at least 10% of the funding towards it.
Neil Prigent, Chair of Wilton CLT says; “The public meeting has now been organised for Saturday 2nd November. It is an exciting opportunity for the people of Wilton to hear about the project’s progress and discover how they can get involved. Speakers include: John Glen MP, Wilton PCC and Wilton CLT, the George Herbert in Bemerton Group, Paul Stevens Architecture and a trustee from St John’s Place.”

18/10/2024

Our Public Meeting is next Saturday - 2nd November 10am for a 10-30am - 12 noon Michael Herbert Hall - are you attending, if so please let us know [email protected]

Coverage from the BBC attached