Table-top sale on Saturday at Whiteshill

Many will have seen the TV news or local papers that showed that vandals have targeted Whiteshill church causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. A number of panes of glass in a vestry window were smashed and part of a stained glass window was badly damaged when bricks were thrown at the ancient building at around 6pm on Monday.

Photo: St Pauls, Whiteshill viewed from local bus

The culprits had their efforts thwarted by local builder and Church neighbour Mike Begley, who spotted two youths at the scene. The offenders are described as being around 16 years of age: one is of medium build and 6ft tall and was seen leaving the scene in the direction of Salmon Springs, carrying a football. The youth had blonde, collar-length hair, and was wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans. There is no description of the second youth.

Meanwhile members of the church are holding a table-top sale on Saturday to raise money for the renovation work. It will take place in the church from 11am to 2pm. All are welcome.