More than 500 people flock to Malvern Priory re-opening

It was the first time the ancient church had been able to host the morning service since the beginning of January when major building works began on the nave floor.

The new, levelled flooring was finally finished last week and a team of more than 20 volunteers set about spring cleaning the church in time to re-open for the bank holiday.

Easter Day began with the traditional dawn service held on top of the Malverns, led by the vicar of Malvern the Rev Rod Corke.

This was followed by early communion, the morning service and sung evensong.

Rev Corke said: “It was wonderful to welcome so many people back to church.

“The new flooring looks wonderful and is so much safer than the previous arrangement - and the church, with the under-floor heating, was really warm.

“We are also delighted that our Priory shop has re-opened this week.”

The weekend was a time of new beginnings for the Priory.

A new Easter classical candle holder was used for the first time and an altar cloth designed by Bill Butler and Geoff Rowswell and embroidered by Mr Butler was also used during the early morning communion service.

Mike Maloney

Audience and Content editor

Tel: 01905 742246

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Caption 2 (bald headed man) Nick Jackson polishing the pews in time for the

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Caption 3. (Bearded man) Fran Wall helps out with the spring cleaning at Malvern

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Caption 4. Members of the Priory congregation hard at work spring cleaning the

church in time for the re-opening.

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