St Peter’s church is 900 years old. The building has elements of its Norman beginnings, traces of Elizabethan features, and many Victorian characteristics. Thirty years ago, a group was formed whose purpose was to raise funds in order to preserve the fabric of this beautiful historic building. They are the “Friends of St Peter’s”. Since its inception in 1995, Friends of St Peter’s has contributed almost £50,000 towards repairs and maintenance to the church building, lychgate and surrounding churchyard. Most recently, donations of approximately £12,000 have been made to help with repairs to church windows, exterior stonework and gutters. Funds are raised in two ways – through Membership and through Events. Membership is £20 a year per family, or £200 for life membership. Fund-raising events in the past have included a well-established and well-supported Annual Quizzz, Concerts, a Quilting & Embroidery Exhibition, and Harvest Celebration of Music and Flowers. Our Calendar of Events for this year, 2025, has something for everyone. In March there was the Annual Quizzz Evening, in April there was a Needlecraft Exhibition, and in May there was a Music Afternoon with Cream Teas.
The rest of the year brings the following …
Saturday 5 July – Antiques and Collectables Exhibition (location in Loose) This is a free event (refreshments available) – please call David on 07899 811400 to reserve a place Sunday 10 August – Tour of St Peter’s Churchyard in the afternoon The tour will take place several times during the afternoon, with teas available in the south porch Saturday 4 October – Harvest Celebration of Music and Flowers (in Church) Join us on Saturday 4 October for a free all-day (10.30 to 5.30) Harvest Celebration of Music and Flowers in the church, starting with the Bell Ringers at 10.30, and the 25th anniversary presentation of the Millennium Window at 11.00. The day will be filled with performances from school choirs, young musicians from Boughton Monchelsea, and the wonderful playing of a professional musician who will give an organ recital and then play jazz on the piano (2.00 to 3.30). There will also be a Raffle, as well as activities for children. Enjoy refreshments throughout the day, with a cheese and wine reception at 4.30. This promises to be an uplifting community event not to be missed! For more information, please give David a call on 07899 811400.
Date to be confirmed – Bangers & Mash with Raffle (in the Village Hall)
We look forward to seeing you at our future Events, and in the meantime, if you would like any further information or if you would like to become a Member, please email the Secretary of the Friends, whose details are below.
