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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

 

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Please support our neighbours (1)

Posted on 27 February, 2016

The Friends hold some events in Peldon Village Hall. And when there is a Friends’ event in the church, the Village Hall kindly allow their car park to be used. It’s therefore in the interests of the Friends’ and supporters to stand up for the project to rebuild Peldon Village Hall. NOW IS THE TIME. […]

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Notes on Peldon Village Carols, 2015

Posted on 19 February, 2016

A good crowd went round the village on the 21st December, gamely singing carols and raising £200 for the Fabric Fund. This was followed by a reception at Pete Tye Farm afterwards. Many thanks to all singers, to those that donated, and to Jan and Eric Coan for their hospitality.

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Signing-off of the North Porch

Posted on 19 February, 2016

Colchester Borough Council recently signed-off the North Porch. There had to be a ramp sourced for the emergency door exit, otherwise all was straightforward.

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highland fling

Notes on the Peldon Highland Fling, 2016

Posted on 18 February, 2016

On the 6th February the village hall was expertly decorated and the runs of tables were filling up nicely. Scottish attire (from one item to the full outfit) was all around, and with a hint of hot food in the air I knew we were in for a good night. And so it was. First […]

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L33 wreckage

Looking for Local History or Zeppelin enthusiasts!

Posted on 10 February, 2016

We have a very, VERY special event to commemorate this year! It will be the 100th anniversary of the crash landing of German Zeppelin L33 in Little Wigborough on 24th September 1916. To mark the occasion there will be a special event on 24 September at 2 pm – 8 pm, and 25 September at 12 noon […]

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