ST MARY ABBOTS PARISH CHURCH
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The Ramp Project 

The PCC have agreed, on the basis of our Mission Action Plan findings,  that one of our main areas of focus is to be
 WELCOME! 
 
As a first step to demonstrate our commitment to a warm and inclusive welcome, and as the first stage in a project to mark the 150th Anniversary, we would like to put in a permanent, attractive and safe ramp at the South Door, to help all those who would find this easier than the steps, to replace the existing temporary one, see below! 
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The Friends of St Mary Abbots, a separate charity, which has in the past raised funds for some wonderful projects to enhance the church building, made a collection for this project at the start of 2021, matching every £1 for every £1 donated, thereby doubling any gifts given.
 
If you feel able to contribute something towards a shared, practical expression of the welcome we proclaim, please could you send it to the Friends of St Mary Abbots by cheque, made payable to "Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington" and send it to The Parish Office at St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate, London W8 – or give to one of the clergy.  To pay by bank transfer please email Steve Atack, Founding Patron, at steveatack@aol.com
INITIAL DESIGNS 
Three designs were shown to the congregation on the church notice boards, the first for a curved ramp along one wall, the second an electric lift within the steps and a third which would gently increase the gradient to the level of the door, removing the steps.   People were asked to vote for their preferred option. 
The first design proved to be the most popular - a final version coming shortly.

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Preparations for our ramp took another step forward as a structural engineer, with archaeologist overseeing, dug a trial pit in the cloister to investigate the area where the ramp foundations will be.  
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The PCC of St Mary Abbots is a Registered Charity : Number 1132235
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    • Family Eucharist
    • Baptism Sundays
    • Healing Eucharist
    • Taize Eucharist
  • Life events
    • Weddings
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Funerals
  • What is on
    • Piano Recital Peter Roper-Curzon
    • Victorian Society talk
    • Royal College of Music Recitals
    • Ramp Project to mark 150 years
    • Lighting up the church
    • Previous Events Gallery
    • On-line Exhibition
  • About us
    • The Clergy & Parish Staff
    • Location
    • Mission Action Plan
    • Safeguarding
    • Homeless Ministry
    • Food Bank support
    • Glass Door support
    • Music at St Mary Abbots
    • History of St Mary Abbots >
      • Early Churches of Kensington
      • The building of our Church
      • Sir George Gilbert Scott
      • Famous residents
      • War Time Damage
      • The Cathedral-like Interior
    • Our Bells
    • Church Hire
    • St Mary Abbots Centre >
      • SMA Centre
    • PCC & Administration >
      • Risk Assessment - post covid >
        • Risk Assessment - Covid
      • Electoral Roll >
        • Our Parish
      • Annual report and financial statement
    • Affiliated Groups & Charities
    • Groups >
      • Flower Arranger Group
  • Children
    • Children on Sunday >
      • Children's volunteers
    • Bitesized Bible Group
    • School Eucharist
    • Mini Abbots Baby Group
    • Safeguarding children
  • Newsletter / Sermon
    • Sermons
    • Newsletter
    • Kensington Parish News
  • Support us
    • How to donate
    • Friends of St Mary Abbots
    • Legacy
    • Local Support