Church Micro 3726 - Oakdale Traditional Geocache
Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.
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Ed
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Church Micro 3726 - Oakdale
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A quick C & D
You can park next to GZ
St. George Church: Oakdale, Poole.
In many respects this is a very modern church being only some 59 years old but it is one with a rich community history. Originating in 1932 the first church called St George's in Oakdale is now the Oakdale Library, operated by Poole Council. Before this the people of Oakdale had an old army hut! However, within 20 years the rapidly expanding population of Oakdale meant that a much larger building was required and over the next 7 years fund raising and much generosity from parishioners’ meant that the foundation stone for the current church in Darby's Lane was laid on 25 April 1959 by the Maurice, Bishop of Sherborne; consecration followed rapidly in July of 1960. The unique and striking interior of the roof at St George's is truly a sight to behold, symbolising palm trees spreading out across the main body of the church on cantilevered timber trusses, it creates a strong Anglican theme. Created by architects Robert Potter and Richard Hare it proved a radical design back in 1960. It is fitting therefore that in 1996 English Heritage chose to list the church as a Grade II listed building for its post-war architectural distinction. St George's is also very fortunate to have a pipe organ of some distinction which provides a fabulous sound for all the services and is especially impressive when listening to our excellent choir- with the number of choirs in the local area being small in number, the success and drive of the Choirmaster and Choir mistress in retaining and encouraging such a successful choir is indeed impressive. The Parish Centre of St George's comprises two multi-use halls which have recently been fully refurbished to a high standard with excellent catering facilities - available for private hire, parties and meetings. The halls are an excellent community resource not just for Oakdale, but also for the wider conurbation.
The tower lights can be lit for a special occasion for £10 an hour I believe.
Please bring a pen to sign log.
Wheelchairs can get within 3ft of GZ.
This area is frequented by many children and lots of dog owners, please be careful when retrieving and replacing cache.
Thanks
“If anybody would like to expand to this series please do, I would just ask that you could let Sadexploration know first so he can keep track of the Church numbers and names to avoid duplication.
There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page found via the Bookmark list”
Well done Justine time for FTF late last night!
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