The new weather vane was designed to point into the wind (the previous one just rotated) and to move quietly (the previous one squeaked). We are very grateful to Jonathan Bradbeer who masterminded the project, drawing on local skills and goodwill.

The ship (drawn by Jonathan Rodgers) is the Lentune, which is at the heart of the Lymington town crest. The centre of the Lentune is a cross (formed by the spar and mast), a fitting pinnacle for our parish church.

Left to right: Dominic May, Peter Salisbury, Don MacKenzie, Jonathan Bradbeer, Jonathan Rodgers, Anthea MacAlister, Julian Bailey

Photos of various stages of the St Thomas' Church Renewal Project may be viewed by clicking on this link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/psbunce/Renewal?feat=directlink

St Thomas' Church in the snow, taken by Sylvia Pepin on 7 January 2010