A CHURCH committee is one step closer to its fundraising target for repairs to the village's church.

The15th century St Peter ad Vincula Church in Ashwater recently won support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and has now received £1,000 from the village agricultural show committee towards its £10,000 target.

The money will be used towards the church tower restoration fund. The presentation from the show commitee took place following a Christmas present wrapping event at the church. Refreshments were served to those waiting for their presents to be wrapped.

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