WHAT a proud weekend this was for the congregation of St Andrew's Church in Walcot.

Parishioners have been without their own place of worship for five years now, but in that time have raised more than £100,000 so they can move back home after using the Walcot Dome temporarily. On Saturday the new community centre and church was dedicated. There must have been times when it seemed a huge a mountain to climb, but congratulations are due for admirable persistence in reaching the target.

Here's hoping the new centre will last a lot longer than the 40 years its predecessor managed.