by Chris Malone
A substantial donation from a Shrewsbury-based caravan company could go a long way to help saving the town’s St Chad’s Church.
Dealership Salop Leisure has contributed to the £2.5 million appeal and will assist with the fund-raising for the remainder of the year by holding a number of events, Shropshirelive.com reported.
As one of the most important and historical buildings in the area, St Chad’s Church has a special place in the heart of the firm’s chairman Tony Bywater.
He explained the company wants to help preserve it for future generations and is proud to be associated with the fund-raising efforts.
Part of the drive to raise cash for England’s only Grade I-listed Georgian church will see Salop Leisure use the West Midlands Caravan and Motorhome show to draw attention to its plight.
The firm is hosting the event, which takes place from September 30th to October 9th and is expected to welcome more than 15,000 visitors.
St Chad was the first bishop of Mercia and the church was built in honour of him in the 7th century
