There is a desperate need for a disabled and dementia friendly environment in Aston Clinton and the surrounding area. At St Michael’s, we are planning to extend our outreach which, at present, includes the Rhubarb Café and the Repair Café, by starting a Dementia Café and a Mother and Toddler Group. But we can’t go ahead without first repairing the existing building and then extending it to include a disabled and wheelchair friendly toilet and a proper kitchen. So far we have raised over £100,000 including a very generous legacy towards the total needed for the repairs and the extension is over £600,000! Work towards making St Michael's a real Open House has already started and some pews have been removed and floors relaid to remove tripping hazards. Now we've had reports done and accepted quotes for the necessary repair work and are applying to large grant-making bodies for funds. Your donations help, as those grant-making bodies want to know that we are doing everything we can to raise the money ourselves. So now, in conjunction with the Bucks Historic Churches Trust togerther with friends we're having a sponsored walk from Marsworth to Wendover, visiting as many churches as we can on the way. 50% of all funds raised will go to BHCT who donate ½ back to St Michael's. When making grants to St Michael's, BHCT have always been very generous, so please support us in this worthwhile appeal.