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St. Mary’s is the parish church of Peldon, a village south of Colchester, Essex.

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The Friends of St. Mary’s (Registered Charity 1114809) fundraises for repairs, restoration work and improvements to this Grade 1 listed building, for it to continue as a place of worship and a community venue for use by all.

Since 2006 the Friends has raised over £50,000 for such work, but more fundraising is needed to help get this building into good order for the next generation. We intend to do just that, and enjoy ourselves along the way!

Find out what we’ve achieved and How you can support us.

News From the Friends of St Mary’s Peldon

 

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Peldon Fete and Craft Fair – Advance details

Posted on 25 April, 2017

This will be an even bigger event this year! It will include: the usual food, drinks, stalls and children’s activities; the traditional fete games and side shows; PLUS a fun-type Dog Show; PLUS a Craft Fair; PLUS A Flypast by an aeroplane! Make a note NOW – 10th June. from 11am, at The Kearneys, Lodge […]

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News on the inner door to the North Porch

Posted on 20 April, 2017

Within the Friends it was hoped that this could be repaired & restored to English Heritage specifications, and that a catch and handle be fitted. At the 2016 Friends AGM the meeting discussed the possibility of having the door removed and displayed separately, and a bespoke replacement door made and installed. As of March 2017 […]

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A donation from ZEPFEST!

Posted on 26 February, 2017

The ZEPFEST Commemoration was a wonderful example of cooperation between Peldon and the Wigboroughs in staging a major community event. ZEPFEST covered its costs and raised money for Peldon and Wigborough community causes. Peldon’s share was £2000 to the Friends of St. Mary’s  and £2000 to the Village Hall project. What a wonderful gesture and […]

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Appeal for volunteers

Posted on 25 February, 2017

There are many groups who run events in Peldon and the Wigboroughs, and they all need energy and ideas from volunteers. The Friends has a reputation of being a lively bunch, but in reality the Committee plus a small number of volunteers do all the work in staging events. Will you come forward and take […]

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Highland Fling – Report

Posted on 24 February, 2017

The ‘Fling’ has been a part of the Peldon Year for over 30 years. It has continued through good times and bad, but in recently it’s become a major highlight of the year for Peldon and the surrounding area. This time we were at Abberton & Langenhoe Village hall with 54 people plus members of […]

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