Friends of St Mary’s
The primary purpose of ‘The Friends’ is to raise funds for the maintenance of the fabric of St Mary’s Church for the benefit of the whole village.
For nearly a thousand years the Parish Church has been the focal point of Bletchingley. As a Grade 1 listed building it is regarded as one of Surrey's finest historic churches. Whether you worship in the church or enjoy its presence in the village you will wish to see this ancient building preserved for succeeding generations.
The cost of upkeep is high. In recent years The Friends has contributed almost £25,000 for projects such as
•restoring the stain glass windows,
•repairing the roof,
•replacing the lead roof over the South Aisle,
renovating stonework on the tower.
If you would like to help with the work of the Friends by becoming a member or making a donation please pick up a leaflet in church or contact Barbara Nurse on Tel:01342 893685 or click here to e-mail•
Friends of Bletchingley Parish Church Photography Competition
You are invited to take part in a competition to find photographs that best illustrate what Bletchingley has to offer to those who live here and to visitors.
Entrants can submit up to three photos in any of the following categories:
St Mary’s Church
Bletchingley Through the Seasons
The People of Bletchingley
Prints can be monochrome or in colour and must not be larger than 8 x 6 (A5)
The fee for each entrant is £2.50; under 18s are free.
The overall winner will be announced at the Village Fair on 27 June, where the images entered will be on display. A selection will be displayed locally and will be submitted for publication in the local press.
Competition rules and Registration Form can be downloaded from this website or they are available at the back of the Church.
Competition Rules
Entry Form
Photographs and registration forms should be delivered to the Friends stall at the St Mary’s fete from 2 pm on Saturday 22 May. Alternatively a member of the Friends will be in the Church Porch on Saturday 12 June between 10.30 and 11.30 to receive entries.
All images submitted may be used by the Friends for fundraising and publicity purposes. All images used in this way will acknowledge the photographer.
Funds raised by the Friends through this competition and other activities are used to maintain the fabric of the Church as a historic building for the benefit of villagers and visitors. If you would like to help in this work or have any questions about the competition contact Barbara Nurse 01342 893685 or at banj1@btopenworld.com
You are invited to take part in a competition to find photographs that best illustrate what Bletchingley has to offer to those who live here and to visitors.
Entrants can submit up to three photos in any of the following categories:
St Mary’s Church
Bletchingley Through the Seasons
The People of Bletchingley
Prints can be monochrome or in colour and must not be larger than 8 x 6 (A5)
The fee for each entrant is £2.50; under 18s are free.
The overall winner will be announced at the Village Fair on 27 June, where the images entered will be on display. A selection will be displayed locally and will be submitted for publication in the local press.
Competition rules and Registration Form can be downloaded from the Village website (www.bletchingley.org) or from the St Mary’s website (www.bletchingleyparishchurch.org.uk) or they are available at the back of the Church.
Photographs and registration forms should be delivered to the Friends stall at the St Mary’s fete from 2 pm on Saturday 22 May. Alternatively a member of the Friends will be in the Church Porch on Saturday 12 June between 10.30 and 11.30 to receive entries.
All images submitted may be used by the Friends for fundraising and publicity purposes. All images used in this way will acknowledge the photographer.
Funds raised by the Friends through this competition and other activities are used to maintain the fabric of the Church as a historic building for the benefit of villagers and visitors. If you would like to help in this work or have any questions about the competition contact Barbara Nurse 01342 893685 or at banj1@btopenworld.com
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