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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

 

More on the North Porch project

Posted on 30 April, 2015

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.

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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.

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Grand Draw

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

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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 […]

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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.

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