A special service to celebrate the Society’s golden jubilee will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
All members of the Round Tower Churches Society and guests are invited to attend the service, which starts at 5.30pm. The Cathedral requests that everyone is seated by 5.20pm.
The Society, which was founded by Bill Goode, now had more than 500 members spread across the country. Over the past 50 years, an estimated £400,000 has been given to round tower churches and in the past year alone, around £40,000 has been pledged.
The official “birthday” of the Society was September 1, 1973 – and the membership year still runs from the date.
Membership secretary Nick Wiggin said that 13 new members have joined the Society bringing the total to 511. In addition, a total of £1,345 had been received in donations.
Other diary dates
Saturday, May 11 – Annual meeting at All Saints, Belton NR31 9JL. The tour will start at 10am at Bradwell St Nicholas NR31 8QQ before visiting Burgh Castle NR31 9QG.
In addition, members will visit Framingham Earl St Andrew on Saturday, June 1 (2.30pm) and then Poringland and finally Howe. The remaining dates to be confirmed.
Norfolk Church Tours – Sunday, April 21 – North Norfolk, details to be confirmed.