Church desperate to get recognised in lead up to fete

A CHURCH that often gets overlooked because of it not being on a main road is keen to get itself recognised.

Members of St Paul's Church, which is on the corner of Thurlstone Road and Tiverton Road in Ruislip Manor, are desperate to put themselves on the map, especially in the lead up to their fête.

Reverend Anthony Ball said: "We are not as fortunate as other churches, which people pass every day to remind them that we are here when they need us.

"We are somewhat hidden away with not much traffic passing to glance at us. We get a few people passing on foot, but with our green hedge and large trees, I am not sure that we get noticed.

"When we have events at the church we have problems drawing attention to our location. Anyone who has not already visited the church would need quite precise directions to find us.

"We recently had a bride who was more than fashionably late for her wedding when the driver of the wedding car could not find us."

"Our autumn fête will be full of stalls and attractions in the grounds, and we are opening up the church so that everyone can come and get to know us.

"All those who manage to find us will be rewarded by a warm welcome and lots of fun."

The fête is being held on September 26 from 11am to 3pm.