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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

 

Helpers needed

Posted on 18 March, 2015

The Friends organise a number of events in the village. We need more ‘labourers in the field’ so to speak. You don’t have to be on the committee! If you can help to set up tents, tables etc., or serve refreshments, distribute leaflets and so on, can we add you to our list of those […]

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Committee members needed

Posted on 18 March, 2015

Since formation in 2006 the Friends has: helped raise £10,000 to rebuild the internal structure of the Tower (of which £3,000 was raised by ‘Sponsor-a-step’); removed the window guards, which were staining the stonework; added new heating and lighting (£10,000 raised by the Friends + a £15,000 grant from a local business); removed the rotting […]

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Village Lunch

Posted on 18 March, 2015

We are delighted to report that in 2014 we raised £1,300 for the maintenance of the fabric of our Church. Our thanks to all of you for the work in hosting the lunches, the raffle prizes and the Bring-and-Buy table. Our best wishes for another enjoyable year in 2015. Please call Jackie or Jack Manning […]

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Photos Needed

Posted on 18 March, 2015

Been to one of our events lately? Taken any photos? If so, please send me some for showing on this site. Geoff  (My details are in ‘Contact’)

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Gift Aid – Free money from the Government

Posted on 18 March, 2015

This is mentioned in various places but I thought it deserves a better explanation. Gift Aid is a government initiative that allows charities to increase their income at no cost to the individual. When you give a donation or pay a membership subscription, by signing the Gift Aid Declaration you allow the Friends charity to […]

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