A CHURCH celebrating its 140th anniversary has appealed for funds to restore its memorial chapel.
An anniversary service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Southend Lane, Eltham, on August 29.
The Very Reverend Jeffrey John, a former vicar of the church, preached and an appeal was launched for the restoration of the Gallipoli Chapel.
Aiming to raise more than £60,000 to restore the memorials and fabric of the chapel, the appeal has already got £1,500.
The chapel was created in 1917 as a memorial to those who fell in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and has held memorials for soldiers who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts such as Afghanistan.
Parish priest Father Brett Ward said: “Its restoration will enable this unique memorial to continue to be a place of welcome to the many visitors who find their way here.”
For more information call the parish office on 020 8859 6274.
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