Sannox Christian Centre prepares for Easter 2020

Preparations have already begun at Sannox Christian Centre for the grand opening of the restored church next year and local residents are now being invited to join in with bulb planting to ensure the garden and grounds are looking at their best.

An Open Day and Service of Celebration is planned for Easter weekend 2020, starting on Saturday April 11.

The work at Sannox Christian Centre is moving forward with the restoration of the church in full swing. Phase one is now complete and the church has a new roof and bell tower, new windows and door and a new floor. All asbestos and rot has been removed and the next phase is to complete the interior ready for use next year.

On Friday October 25, between 1.30pm and 2.45 pm, the children of Corrie Primary School will be planting bulbs in the grounds and the following day, Saturday October 26, between 11am and 3pm, visitors are invited to go along and help plant more bulbs.

A spokesperson from the Sannox Christian Centre said: ‘In preparation for Easter 2020, and the opening of the restored church, we wanted to involve Arran communities and the local churches in a bulb planting for Easter event so that the centre grounds are alive with flowers next April.

‘Bring a trowel or spade and some bulbs – although we will have some at the centre for you –teas, coffees, juice and biscuits will be provided.

‘Do note that our local deer do not eat daffodil, narcissus, crocus and snowdrop but are very partial to tulips! Please come and join us and have a tour of the centre. All welcome!’

An artist’s impression of how the Christian retreat at Sannox Church will look when it is completed.

The first phase of the church restoration at the Sannox Christian Centre has already been completed and volunteers are now thinking of the grand opening next Easter.