St Laurence's Church holds annual volunteer hog roast event

The hog roast event too place at St Laurence's Church on Sunday, July 26 <i>(Image: The Parish church of St Laurence Ludlow)</i>
The hog roast event too place at St Laurence's Church on Sunday, July 26 (Image: The Parish church of St Laurence Ludlow)
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St Laurence’s Church in Ludlow held its annual hog roast over the weekend.

The event took place at St Laurence’s Church in Ludlow on Sunday, July 26.

It served as a thank you to the many volunteers who support church life throughout the year.

Lesley Harling, churchwarden, said: "Staying open and functioning 365 days a year requires an enormous amount of voluntary effort, and we are fortunate to have over 150 volunteers drawn from our congregation, from the town and from the wider community.

"Some are involved in church cleaning, flower arranging and gardening, admin support and hospitality while others serve as church guides and welcome stewards.

"Without their commitment we would be unable to welcome the 100,000 visitors we receive each year."

St Laurence’s Church is inviting new volunteers to join its team.

Ms Harling said: "If you’re interested in playing a part in one of Shropshire’s key tourist destinations the ‘Cathedral of the Marches’, as we’re often called, invites you to come and introduce yourself."

To find out more about volunteering, email office@stlaurences.org.uk or call 01584 872073.

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