Cowbit residents are being asked to dig deep to help get the church clock working again.
The clock on St Mary’s Church has stopped and the committee is facing a £10,500 bill to get it going again.
Part of the cash has been donated by the local council and the church has a dedicated team working to secure funding from charities and the National Lottery.
However they are appealing to village residents for their help.
A spokesman said: “We shall not achieve our target without help from individuals and businesses in the local community.
“If you have enjoyed the presence of a functioning clock, however accurate, in your village, and want to ensure its continued survival to ensure you’re on time for your christening, wedding, worship, or whatever, please contribute to the fund.”
Anyone who wants to make a donation can take it along to the church’s open day on Sunday, from 2pm to 5pm.
Alternatively donations can be left with Mary Haresign at 108 Barrier Bank, Pauline Start at 29 Stonegate or Val Day at 188 Barrier Bank or placed in the designated box in the village shop.
Improvements made to Cowbit Village Hall will be showcased at an open evening tomorrow (Friday).
The hall will be open from 7pm to show villagers and other interested parties the changes that have been made over the past few months.
The committee is also keen to get opinions and feedback on more proposed improvements to the hall.
The bar will be open during the evening and there will be free refreshments.
Darren Harper, chairman of the village hall committee, said: “We now need to ask the public for ideas and suggestions to move the village forward and improve on our services and hope the open evening will provide an opportunity for that.”
The lucky winner of the £200 Christmas prize in the village hall draw will be drawn on the night and tickets for the 2015 event will be on sale.
As an added incentive, anyone who buys their 2015 draw ticket at this event will be entitled to a free drink at the bar.
