Heritage funds hit the spot

Restoration of the stained glass windows at St Paul’s Church in Rangiaowhia are among six projects to get funding from Waipā District Council’s Heritage Fund.

The $20,000 is $40,000 shy of what is needed to restore the historic window which was removed in December by window conservator Izaac Randell.

See: A glass act

See: Church window plan unveiled

The stained glass window in St Paul’s

The fund assists with the preservation and enhancement of the district’s unique environmental, cultural, and historical heritage.

The latest round of $68,701 was the first under new fund criteria which makes money available to community members or groups working to safeguard the district’s rich and diverse heritage.

Cambridge’s historic St Andrew’s Church has had repairs and repainting done through the Heritage Fund. Photo: Mary Anne Gill.

Pirongia Heritage and the Waikato Diocesan Trust Board both got $14,500 for exterior repair and painting at the village’s information centre and the board’s iconic Cambridge St Andrew’s Church.

Maungatautari Ecological Trust got $6987 for a trailer to transport items around the maunga and Lectorium Rosicrucianum NZ Inc has $10,000 to rewire its Karāpiro hostel.

Finally, the historic Cambridge Bowling Club has $2714 to paint its clubrooms. The club celebrated its 125th birthday this season.

Cambridge Bowling Club

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