After closing for four weeks for extensive repairs and installation of new wiring and a sound system, the 900-year-old St Nicholas and St Faith Parish Church, Saltash, opened on Saturday evening with a grand switch-on of the new lighting system. There are many interesting features in the church, among them the ancient ribs and bosses in the chancel, nave and north aisle, dating from the 15th century, some decorated with heraldic designs, not always visible from the ground as we were to discover when we climbed on to the scaffolding during recent renovations. Accompanied by Lesley Stevens, a member of the church, and Frank Hopper, builder in charge of the repairs, we ascended up the ladder until we were almost up to the ceiling standing on a platform, and could see, with the aid of a torch, on the ancient bosses the designs which had not been visible from the ground. The wonderful stained glass East window, which survived the blitz of the 1939-45 war, has been cleaned with de-mineralised water, as have many other windows in the church. The switch-on ceremony was attended by the mayor and mayoress of Saltash, Bob and Jackie Austin, and people who had been involved with the renovation. Sponsor Donations have been received from a number of people have also sponsored lights at £39 each in memory of someone or thanks for a special event in their lives. Canon Maynard said the fund had reached £10,000 so far. After going up to the heights, I could appreciate the renovations at ground level when the lights went on and marvel at the clarity of light in the transformed church, and also the sound system will be a wonderful asset to those who are hard of hearing.