Property Committee
We have a substantial portfolio of property;- Four Churches and a chapel that grace the Parishes with wonderful places to stop and pray or worship or simply notice in the passing and reflect upon God’s presence amongst us;- We also have a Manse and an ex Beadles Cottage and Linton with outbuildings there too.
The remit of this committee is
- The annual maintenance and servicing of buildings and utilities
- Projects for improvements
- Major works
- Emergency works
The Session set a policy towards our buildings recently;-
To continue to renovate and then upgrade Yetholm to be a church suitable for the 21st century; to maintain Morebattle as it stands as a living village church; to maintain the other 3 buildings of Linton, Hownam and Hoselaw within reasonable limits and reflect carefully on any substantial works before proceeding. To maintain and keep up to date the Manse appropriately.
David Beveridge has been the last Convener retiring in 2009. David piloted the substantial repairs and renovations carried out to date at Yetholm before standing down. The Minister is temporary Convener.
Outstanding issues are a further phase at Yetholm renewing windowing and stonework as urgent and the reordering equipping and decorating Yetholm to be a flexible space for the whole congregation and villages. We are also exploring a glass screen and door for Linton
Committee Members are:- George Lees, Jimmy Fleming, Andrew Bell, David Lang, Archie Hunter, Albert Kellington, Robin Butler, Tom Tokely