St Andrew's Church

St.Andrew's Church is a fine example of Edwardian architecture. The church was built within twelve months with construction starting in October 1907 and being completed in October 1908, when a grand consecration ceremony took place with the Bishop of Osaka, Japan deputising for the Bishop of Winchester, who was indisposed.The church was built on land donated by Lady Shelley, wife of Sir Percy Florence Shelley (son of the famous poet) and replaced an iron church. The funds required were raised by public subscription and the cost was £8,000, although a further £500 had to be raised for furnishings.
There have been very few changes to the building, apart from the construction of two meeting rooms reducing the size; the church originally seated a congregation of 600, but can now accommodate 200

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The Church Garden

St Andrew's Church has a small garden at the side of the church accessible from Watkin Road. the Church garden is a quiet and tranquil and is an ideal place for some quite personal reflection. The garden has been maintained by the local parishioners and was recently entered into the places of worship category of Bournemouth in Bloom 2019 and was awarded a silver gilt and was overall winners of the class. the Church was also presented with an award for the involvement of the church in the local community.