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The Friends of St. James’s Church
Facts About The Friends |
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Registered Charity No. 1052641
Who are The Friends?
We are an association of people, not necessarily regular church attenders, who love St. James's and who want to preserve its beauty, fabric, furniture and churchyard. We are interested in the history, life and work of this Church and are anxious to maintain its historic presence within the village.
Why does our church need The Friends?
The annual income of Nayland Church barely covers the normal maintenance of the building. It cannot meet the ongoing need for restoration work which is required if St. James's is to continue to serve its parish and the community in its varied roles.
What do The Friends do?
We have created a fund from subscriptions, donations and fund-raising events from which we contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the fabric of St. James's Church. Each year a report of the previous year s activities and of future needs is sent to Members and the Annual General Meeting is normally held in March each year.
The Friends of St. James's Church, Nayland was formed in 1995. Since that date and up to 2000 the expenditure on the fabric of St. James's Church has amounted to £50,000, of which £29,000 has been contributed by The Friends. Work carried out during this period has included: - Resurfacing the roof of the tower and renewal of exterior stonework
- Repairs to the clock and re-gilding of clock face and weathervane
- Re-leading part of the east window
- Renewal of the heating and rewiring of the church
- Installation of a wrought iron gate at the southwest porch.
Further work includes: | More information and membership application forms may be obtained from:
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Chairman
Alan Edwards
Tel 262800
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Last Updated: 9th Apr, 2006 (12:54:52)
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