For the Parish, the 1990s opened with a year of mission to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the church. A variety of initiatives and events took place including house groups one of which was attended by Bishop Keith, the Bishop of Lichfield. Our First Parish pilgrimage to Walsingham took place in 1991 and now is a regular event in St Francis Church calendar.

 

 

In the wide world we said our farewells to Hong Kong and Diana, Princess of Wales and bid hello to the Channel Tunnel and women priests. Following on from the success of the Mission Year, the week-long Festival of Flowers and Talents in 1986 showcased the skills of the local community. The Walchester Room was built in 1999 on the north-west corner of the church – providing a much needed meeting room for the church and is now let to craft and other groups at a modest cost