The Friends of All Saints’ Church was founded in 1993 by the late John Hanscombe of Green End Farm to raise funds for the maintenance of the
fabric of the church. John, his wife Sue and their friends held coffee mornings and local events to raise money for their first major project, repairing the south side Buttresses. Since then, the Friends have had huge support from the local community and from outside the village and have raised over £400,000 for maintenance and renovation of the church.
The Committee
The Friends of All Saints’ is a registered charity (No. 10603290) working independently of the Church and its council. It is run by a committee of volunteers elected in May each year at our AGM. The current committee members are:
- Andy Gibbs (Chair)
- Jim Robertson (Treasurer)
- Katie Brettell (Secretary)
- Peter Farmer
- Jackie Fletcher (Membership secretary)
- Cheryl Gibbs
- Dan Higgs
- Derek Lewison
- Clare Richmond
- Catherine Scleater
- Helen Smith
Become a member
We are always ready to welcome new members either to help with the events or to join and share ideas on the committee. Get in touch with Jackie via the Contact page.
As a Friend you will –
- receive copies of the Newsletter and updates on what the Friends are doing and planning.
- have the opportunity to help, organise and take part at whatever level you wish.
- receive early news of concerts and other social events involving the Friends.
- be invited to the AGM where talks are arranged on subjects relating to the parish and church.
Above all, you will be part of an enthusiastic group of people who play a vital part in the life of the village and its beautiful and historic Parish Church.