We are sorry but this had to be cancelled on the night because of not enough singers and people to knock on doors. We hope to try again in 2018. Perhaps there is something we are not doing right, so if you have any ideas please contact the Chairman of the Friends, Bill Tamblyn. Contact […]
This was held on 2nd December, at Peldon & Wigboroughs Community Hall. It was an extavaganza of crafts, jewellery, food, ornaments, plants, stocking fillers and other gifts. There was even a honey stall from a beekeeper from Mersea. Other attractions included a bottle tombola and a well-stocked raffle. There was also a Father Christmas and […]
This concert on November 17th was an extravaganza of music, vocal and instrumental, from the time of Henry the Eighth no less! The 20 singers and instrumentalists from Towering Angels (Quire) and Colchester Waits had the audience spellbound. The church was nearly full, and the Friends provided drinks and nibbles.
In the Peldon & Wigboroughs Community Hall. A bigger event than before, hosted by the Friends and the Wigboroughs Community Group. All welcome!
The AGM was held on 25th October 2017 with 11 attendees. After the preliminaries the Treasurer introduced the Financial Report for the financial year 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017. To the nearest pound, the starting balance was £12,863, net profit from events was £3,709, income from subscriptions/sponsors/donations received was £3301, misc. income items […]
Please see the following extract of the Warden’s Review for 2016/17: Church Fabric Projects Inside the church Even more plastering was needed as many, many square metres of old plaster loosened and became dangerous. The donation of £5,000 from the Friends helped the church to get re-plastering and limewashing done. Work was also carried out […]
Report Background The Friends’ website is: www.friendsofstmaryspeldon.org.uk . It has been running since 2011. The title ‘Webmaster’ may sound unusual, but it’s the normal job title for the person who maintains and uploads the content of a website. Who’s Who I receive news, photos and other contributions from various sources, and I endeavour to upload […]
Our Next Event is: ‘Youth Must Have Some Dalliance!’ A concert by Colchester Waits and Towering Angels (Quire). 17 November @ 7:30 pm At St Mary’s, Church Road, Peldon, CO5 7PT More information Here
During 2016-17 the Friends were proud to donate £5,000 towards the re-plastering of many square metres of faulty plaster , and subsequent limewashing. This brings the total donations by the Friends towards repairs, restoration work and improvements to £50,856 since formation in 2006.
Wednesday October 25th at St. Mary’s. 7.30pm start. Nominations (with seconders) for Chairman and Secretary need to be in to Bill Tamblyn before the meeting. bill.tamblyn@aspects.net
