[garinda]

St. James's is an importrant landmark in Accrington. Without spoiling any of the historical or architectural treasures, it seems a good idead to me. Whalley has something similar why can't we.? It always seems to be busy, and we are always moaning about loosing out in the tourist stakes to the Ribble Valley.

As for where the funding is coming from, the Church of England is still one of the richest bodies in the country. Perhaps other churches in the diocese that are under threat of closure are more likely the victims of under attendance. Supply and demand.