St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hamilton, needs to be earthquake strengthened - can you assist?

Hello - I am St Andrew's Presbyterian Church - that lovely old building with the bell tower on the corner of River Road and Te Aroha Street.

I am 105 years old and I am starting to feel my age - but you could help me if you would like to be my friend.

Problem is - I am told I am not safe unless I get a bit more reinforcing, probably some more building blocks, and definitely a bit more concrete under my feet.

Of course, it all costs money, they say about $350,000. and I just don't have enough in my coffers at the moment to get me back on my feet.

I would love you to be my friend - if you could just spare a few dollars for my restoration fund I can go back to holding weddings, baptisms and funerals for my many old and new friends.

Very sadly some of these old friends who I saw dedicated and married here have had to go to other churches for their funerals.

So - why don't we get together and put that right.

Lovingly, your friend, St Andrew's Church.