New bishop backs way island maintains its church buildings

MONEY to maintain Guernsey's church buildings should continue to come from islanders, the new Bishop of Winchester has said on his first official visit to the island.

Bishop-designate Tim Dakin spent yesterday meeting local reverends. He is scheduled to fly to Jersey this morning.

'It has been a great day and I have been meeting with lots of lovely people,' he said.

During his visit, the Bishop-designate came out in support of the way in which Guernsey funds its churches.