Abdon Village Hall clock

Restoration of Abdon Village Hall clock in memory of Tom Howells.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the clock restoration fund so far.  

Please note that the following events have been POSTPONED: 'An Evening with Guy' on Saturday 28th April to raise funds for the clock restoration, and the unveiling of the newly restored clock on Friday 4th May.

The original school clock in Abdon Village Hall was built by Thomas Glase who was born in Cleobury North.  He was a gunsmith, jeweller and clock maker who died in 1851.

In January/February 2012 the clock was restored in memory of Tom Howells.  Tom was a much loved and respected member of the community, neighbour, friend and family member.  Tom used to attend the school and had fond memories of the large clock.  Following the initial suggestion to restore the clock, the Abdon Village Hall Management Committee took this forward as a fitting tribute to Tom.

The renovation work was carried out by the Barometer Shop in Leominster, and a silver plaque was added to the clock case which reads:

ABDON SCHOOL CLOCK

Restored in 2012 in memory of our much loved and respected friend and neighbour

THOMAS ('TOM') WILLIAM HOWELLS

Who died in July 2011

Funded by parishioners and friends

The money for the restoration was raised by donations from the community.  In addition Don and Jo held a 'Supper Evening' at Cobbler's Dingle with a raffle and auction on 28th January, and Guy will hold an evening of song, music and anecdotes at the Village Hall.

If you would like to contribute to the restoration fund for the clock, Village Hall Committee member Hugh Scurfield is collecting donations.  You can give your donation to Hugh either by hand or by post to:

Hugh Scurfield, Earnstrey Hill House, Abdon, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9HU. 

Please make cheques payable to 'Abdon Village Hall'.

If you are a UK taxpayer, please Gift Aid your donation by completing the declaration form attached below and return this form with your donation.  Basic rate tax is 20 per cent, so this means that every £10 given using Gift Aid is worth £12.50 to the restoration fund.

Gift aid form:     Clock restoration gift aid form v2 (25KB)