A major restoration project is beginning at St. Johns URC and Methodist Church in Tenby.
Estimated to cost in excess of £100,000, the renovations will include primarily the fitting of new steel beams to support the spire and a complete new roof on the 130-year-old church and schoolrooms.
Due to be completed in August, the work has been funded mainly by a grant of £89,500 from the Heritage Fund and over £10,000 which has been raised by the congregation in the community.
Over the years, the Grade II listed building - a focal point as one of the main buildings people see on entering the town - has been well used by local residents and visitors for worship, entertainment and general community activities.
Now, however, the wear and tear has taken its toll and the building is in urgent need of repair.
"We are a growing church and we need to put the buildings right for the 21st century," commented the minister, Rev. Nanette Lewis-Head.
"All the renovations will help us in our aim to become a community church from which everyone can benefit.
"We would like to thank the people of Tenby and the surrounding area for their tremendous support and generosity in our fund-raising appeal," continued Rev. Lewis-Head.
"The church wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused to townspeople," she added.
"Despite the work, all activities, including the weekly services, children's groups, concerts and the WI Market, will be continuing as usual.
"Although we are surrounded by scaffolding, it will be business as usual," she smiled.
One of the events taking place next week will be a concert on Thursday evening by Tenby Male Voice Choir at 8 pm which is in aid of the Madagascar appeal.
"We are glad to have a local firm carrying out the renovations and we hope that everything will go to plan to ensure the work is completed in the 13-week time schedule," added Rev. Lewis-Head.
Although the restoration project is getting underway, fund-raising is still continuing and a number of events are planned for the summer months.