Annie Reid qualifies to compete in the Hyrox World Championships next year in Sweden.
It is one of eight places of worship in Yorkshire awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund money.
BBC Weather Watchers across the region have been sharing their pictures of the celestial event.
Braintree's MP fears parents will suffer financially as a result of "deeply unprofessional" rules.
Amateur photographer Chris Lowther expected images of the night sky, but not the Northern Lights.
