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14 Jan 2024

Welcome to the 2024 tour programme

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Belton, All Saints, Bradwell, St Nicholas, Burgh Castle, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Framlingham Earl, Saint Andrew, Hemblington, All Saints, Howe, Saint Mary the Virgin, Little Plumstead, Saint Gervase and Saint Protase, Old Catton, Saint Margaret's Church, Poringland, All Saints' Church | 0

Provisional dates – some are subjec to confirmation ROUND TOWER CHURCH TOURS Saturday – first church 2.30pm Saturday, May 11 (10am start), with annual meeting 2.15pm Bradwell, St Nicholas NR31 8QQ Burgh Castle, St Peter & Paul NR31 9QG Belton, … Continued

14 Jan 2024

Keen interest in round towers from retired professionals’ group

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Aylmerton, St John the Baptist, News | 0

A north Norfolk group of retired professionals was briefed on the Society’s golden jubilee celebrations. And members also snapped up about 20 copies of Stephen Hart’s revised 32-page full colour guide, East Anglian Round Tower Churches. Michael Pollitt, who is … Continued

12 Jan 2024

All welcome to special jubilee service at Norwich Cathedral on February 7

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: News | 0

Join our jubilee celebrations. A special service of Festal Evensong will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5.30pm. All members, friends, and supporters will be most welcome to attend. To mark the golden jubilee year … Continued

21 Dec 2023

Anniversary guide project launched by Suffolk Historic Churches Trust

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Bruisyard, St Peter's, Gunton, Saint Peter's Church, Herringfleet, St Magaret, Higham, St Stephen, News, Theberton, Saint Peter, Thorington, St Peter's, Weybread, Saint Andrew, Wissett, St Andrews, Wortham, St Mary | 0

A 50th anniversary celebration project has brought together every available Suffolk church guide online and now free to view. The Suffolk Historic Churches Trust, which was founded almost exactly 50 years ago in December 1973, has assembled as many of … Continued

21 Dec 2023

Three-day festival ends on a high note with surprise £3,000 donation

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Geldeston, Saint Michaeland All Angels, News | 0

A three-day festival of flowers, fun and celebration boosted funds for St Michael & All Angels, Geldeston. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, led the patronal service and dedication of works on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Having … Continued

21 Dec 2023

Blue plaque unveiled at Broomfield church commemorating Rosemary Rutherford

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Broomfield, St Mary with St Leonard, News | 0

By Stuart Bowell The Rutherford Project, supported by the Heritage Fund, continues at the church of Broomfield St Mary and St Leonard. On Saturday, November 11, 2023 a blue plaque commemorating Rosemary Rutherford was unveiled in the church by the … Continued

20 Dec 2023

Roof raised at St Mary, Beachamwell, in just six weeks

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Beachamwell St Marys, News | 0

A six-week programme has completed the crucial re-roofing of St Mary’s, Beachamwell – months after the church was destroyed by fire. With the nave and chancel re-thatched, the church is now protected from the extremes of weather and the final … Continued

20 Dec 2023

Challenge to fund repair of thatched roofs

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Hales, Saint Margaret, Heckingham, Saint Gregory's, News | 0

By Kate Burden, senior fundraising officer with the Churches Conservation Trust. The national charity, which cares for more than 350 churches in England, including a number with round towers, launched an appeal in April 2023 – Roofs at Risk. She … Continued

20 Dec 2023

Six round tower churches share almost £50,000 in latest grants

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: Forncett, Saint Peter's Church, Haveringland, Saint Peter, Herringfleet, St Magaret, News, Runhall, All Saints' Church, South Ockendon, St Nicholas Church, Weeting-with-Broomhill, Saint Mary the Virgin | 0

Six round tower churches have received total grants of almost £50,000 in the past three months. The Norfolk Churches Trust awarded £30,000 at its quarterly council meeting in November – £6,000 to Forncett St Peter; £7,000 to St Peter, Haveringland; … Continued

19 Dec 2023

Appeal for donations to restore South Ockendon’s church

by Michael Pollitt | posted in: News, South Ockendon, St Nicholas Church | 0

This Essex church needs to raise £17,500 to pay for the scaffolding but at least the tower is now clear of tonnes of pigeon muck. Fortunately too, the bell itself is sound and clear of rubbish but the bellframe needs … Continued