An impromptu fund-raising seasonal auction was held at the last church on the Society’s final summer tour. Stuart Bowell, chairman, decided to seek bids for two giant squashes – and managed to raise £10 for the Society, on Saturday, September … Continued
It was 50 years ago that the Round Tower Churches Society was founded, said the charity’s chairman Stuart Bowell. He told BBC Radio Norfolk’s Faith programme (Sunday, June 25), that in the past half century more than £400,000 has been … Continued
Repairs to two windows at a south Norfolk round tower church have been completed. There’s further reason for celebration in the parish because a former incumbent of St Mary’s, Tasburgh, has been appointed Bishop of Thetford. A former chartered surveyor, … Continued
Let the bells ring out to mark the Society’s golden jubilee. Thanks to BBC Radio 3’s Breakfast programme and churchwarden Anne Prentis, the bells of St Andrew’s, Great Ryburgh, were broadcast on national radio on Sunday, June 18. The presenter … Continued
A record amount of £36,500 has been paid to about a dozen churches for repairs and conservation work in the past year. Nick Wiggin, grants’ officer, said that at last year’s annual meeting only a handful of grants had been … Continued
Best-selling author J K Rowling’s seventh novel in the highly successful Strike series is set in north Norfolk. Although the precise locations are not known, the round tower church of St John the Baptist, Aylmerton, near Cromer will definitely feature. … Continued
A golden jubilee milestone of a leading church conservation charity was marked by special celebrations. Membership of the Round Tower Churches Society, which was founded in 1973, has topped the 500-mark. In addition, the charity gave a record £36,500 in … Continued
A Breckland church throws opens its doors to visitors on Sunday, May 14. And on Saturday, April 22, the Friends of Hemblington Church have invited Ian Hinton to talk about “The churches of Broadland.” The talk at 2.30pm is free … Continued
A Breckland church is arranging three free guided tours this spring. St Peter’s, Merton, near Watton, would also welcome interested groups or individuals to join the tours. Speakers will outline the wealth of architectural features, which also include the special … Continued
A behind-the-scenes tour of restoration work at church in the Waveney Valley is fully booked. On Saturday, April 1, builder and stone mason William Tyrrell and colleagues will brief about two dozen visitors about the restoration work at St Michael … Continued