We are on the cusp of a breakthrough with regard to funds, as Colchester Borough Council have promised that their grant of £15,000 will be honoured shortly. Also we are hoping for a rebate under listed buildings legislation. With these grants and promised loans we could soon get the project completed.
Spread the Word
Posted on 27 April, 2015
It would help us greatly if you could let plenty of people know about this website, and quote the URL whenever possible: www.friendsofstmaryspeldon.org.uk You will be helping to increase awareness of this website, and widening the understanding of the Friends.
Grand Draw In aid of the Friends of St. Mary's, Peldon
Posted on 27 April, 2015
Prizes include: 1st: £100 cash 2nd: A Luxury Hamper 3rd: Tea for Two at Wilkins of Tiptree and many more exciting prizes Draw to take place on Saturday 13th June 2015 at 4pm in Peldon Village Hall Tickets 50p each from Stewart Bilsland, Orchard Cottage, Church Road, Peldon 01206 735144
Update on the North Porch project
Posted on 18 March, 2015
The superstructure work didn’t start in September, but in due course it got underway and good progress was made. If you have a wander round there, you can see the result… The Friends has given the church £25,000 towards the construction of the North Porch. We are waiting for a grant from Colchester Borough Council […]
Bulbs in the churchyard
Posted on 18 March, 2015
Belated thanks to two Romanian students and many others who planted hundreds of bulbs on the bank at the end of the churchyard. The Romanians probably learnt a few things about English culture, and must have found it quite a strange task! The bulbs were kindly donated by Joan Coan.
