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

© Fiona Costello Photography

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

 

Important Dates

Important changes to upcoming events

Posted on 30 June, 2016

Please note the following changes: 16 July, ‘Summer Suprise’ – Cancelled. 22 October, Spanish Night – Moved to 12th November. These changes came in too late for the July issue of Parish News.

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Peldon Village Fete receives Festival Funding

Posted on 3 June, 2016

Earlier this year the Friends applied for Festival Funding – a scheme run by Colchester Borough Council for supporting local community events, such as the Peldon Village Fete. The chances of a little village like Peldon receiving a portion of this funding seemed unlikely, but it was agreed that “if you don’t ask you don’t […]

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Report on the 1st Peldon History Lecture of 2016

Posted on 5 May, 2016

Held on the 20th April, this drew in an good audience of 20. Bill Tamblyn introduced the work of local historian, the late Kay Gilmour. Illustrating  from her manuscript, it became clear that she had addressed a natural curiosity as to why little Peldon, apparently ignored in some accounts, was actually so important in earlier […]

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ZEPFEST event

Posted on 17 March, 2016

Please support this major event, to be held by the Great Wigborough, Little Wigborough and Peldon communities on the 24th & 25th September. Details here.  

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Please support our neighbours (2)

Posted on 17 March, 2016

If you voted for the Peldon Village Hall (PVH) project in response to the previous post, then many thanks indeed. PVH came 3rd in the vote for ‘Colchester’s Big Choice’, and secured a further £50,000 of funding for the new village hall. (This brings the total funds raised to £360,000). 795 people voted for PVH, […]

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