Church must think again

I do, however, consider your headline ‘No need to worry’ slightly misleading.

Nothing was said about disturbance of graves to the north side of the church, the possibility of which will certainly cause concern to many parishioners, some of whom can trace family relationships back to the deceased.

The enlargement of the church for musical evenings, social gatherings, etc, even though perfectly feasible alternatives are available, has been planned to use the entrance in Trinity Road, and obviously aims to attract more people than those at present attending these activities.

Therefore some thought must be given to the residents of Trinity Road and Quarry Hollow, who already have enough problems to deal with regarding parking and pavement-blocking.

Access to the church is not easy. Quarry Village’s roads were not designed for modern traffic. Indeed, they were not designed at all but just formed around the edges of pits.

The obvious choice is the Coach House, a few minutes away from the church, with entrance from Quarry Road.

It has its own car park attached, plus all modern amenities; this was built especially to meet the requirements for which these alterations are now deemed necessary, and built on land owned by the diocese.

Surely the extension, if needed, should be added to this building, thus enabling the church to remain that for which it was designed – a holy, tranquil place in which people might worship.

There is no need to change the church or pews or anything else, should this be adopted.

Many residents and parishioners have been unaware that any changes have been proposed, due to remarkably poor publicity.

They may be for or against it, but should have had the opportunity to make known their opinions in public, so that a situation whereby a minority acting against the wishes of the majority (which appears to be the case) is avoided.

JOYCE ALLEN, Green Road, Headington