URGENT repairs are needed to save a 12th century church which needs roof tiles replaced to stop it leaking.

The grade I listed Holy Trinity and St Mary Church, in Abbey Dore close to the Welsh border is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk list said to be in "poor" condition.

"(It's a) large parish church created in c1634 from the derelict Abbey church of the dissolved Cistercian Dore Abbey," Historic England said.

"The c1220 transepts crossing and chancel remain with a C17 tower inserted on the south east angle of the crossing.

"There are repair issues with the roof and drainage from this tower as well as the sandstone ashlar walling.

"The sandstone slates of all the main roofs have been renewed except the north transept chapel roof which still has the original slates. These have failed and are leaking, needing urgent re-slating."

Now the parochial church council are fundraising to replace the tiles 20years on from the repairs to the main roof.

A fundraising campaign 'Raising the Roof for Dore Abbey' has been launched asking supporters of the Abbey to sponsor one or more a roof tiles from £25.

The campaign is being supported by a range of events during the first weekend in September.

On September 6, the Abbey will host a performance of 'Choice Grenfell', which has been described as an evening of warmth, wit and gentle humour.

Over the weekend there will also be a choral workshop and a patronal festival (St Mary).

For more information contact Isabelle George on 01981 241458.