Lottery boost for landmark Wirral church 'The Dome of Home'

A landmark Merseyside church is set to receive a Lottery funding boost to continue urgent repairs and create a community space for visitors.

Ss Peter, Paul and Philomenas Church, in New Brighton also known as The Dome of Home has received development funding of 39,800 towards a project totalling 250,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

The cash will be used to continue to repair roofs, brickwork, internal plaster work and develop a community space, it was announced today.

Peter Woods, deputy Lord-Lieutenant, of Merseyside presenting a cheque to Canon Amaury Montjean, the Rector of Ss Peter, Paul and Philomenas Church, New Brighton (also known as The Dome of Home) for the restoration of the church. (Please credit photos by Steve Billington.)

The new project follows a previous HLF scheme awarded in August last year and completed this September, worth a total of 290,000.

Canon Amaury Montjean, French priest and rector of the Shrine Church, said he was delighted and that the money would help continue the restor-ation of this iconic landmark, a beacon of hope for future generations. The new project will carry on with urgent repairs, and when complete will provide a glass screen below the choir loft to make a usable community space.

An interactive kiosk and information desk in the church porch will enable visitors to access a live stream webcam showing views of Liverpool Bay from the roof and allow memories and personal heritage information to be submitted easily to help them engage with the history, art and architecture.

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Since its establishment in 2012 by Bishop Davies, the Dome of Home is open every day from 8am until 8pm every day for quiet reflection and traditional services.

Recently, Peter Woods, deputy Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, presented a cheque for 2,000 towards the restoration of the church.

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Lottery boost for landmark Wirral church 'The Dome of Home'