It's hoped the work required to get All Saints Church in Lonan reopened will be able to be done, despite the serious problems it has.
The church been closed for now, because its electrics have been deemed dangerously unsafe, with a risk to life as well as a danger of fire.
Also unsafe is its centre aisle, which has a bad woodworm problem.
Its kitchen has had to be closed down, too.
The Venerable Andrew Brown is Archdeacon of Man.
He says there's quite a lot to sort out, but it is doable:Clip 1
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