Yalda is continuing her series of cello recitals in Suffolk places of worship. To obtain up to date information on forthcoming performances, please use the following link.
Author: shctuser
SUFFOLK CHURCHES RIDE AND STRIDE 2018 LAUNCHED
A Vintage car and a family history society helped to launch this year’s Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride, which will be held on Saturday, 8 September.
Thousands of people take part every September, walking or cycling between churches, or signing in participants at churches, sponsored by family and friends. Participants choose their own route from over 500 churches that are open for the event, as many or as few as they wish. Sponsorship money is divided equally between their chosen church and the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust, that gives grants for repairs to churches and chapels.
“This year we have invited the Suffolk Automobile Club to join in the Ride and Stride event, visiting churches on the day with veteran cars, attracting attention and contributing to our funds, not by sponsorship, but as paying guests. It should all add to the fun of this family event, which is open to all,” said Patrick Grieve, the Chairman of Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride. “Our ancient churches and chapels need constant care and maintenance as the government pay nothing. We depend on the generosity of Suffolk people. Contact your local parish organiser or our website for details shct.org.uk. It is fresh air and fun for the family and a great day out.”
Last year £160,000 was raised by the event, and donations and sponsorship can also be collected via Just Giving.
Piers Hart and his 1929 Alvis Silver Eagle sports tourer, members of Suffolk Family History Society and Ride and Stride organisers met at St Edmund’s church in Southwold, to help announce that sponsor forms and details of this year’s Ride and Stride are now available.
“We are happy to be taking part in this event, as churches play such an important part in family history”, explained Amanda Straderick, treasurer of the Lowestoft Group and Administration Trustee for the Suffolk Family History Society. ”Many of life’s events take place in them: baptisms, marriages and burials. Families often attended Sunday school and other special events. To be able to visit these churches and look round where such events took place is like walking in your ancestor’s footsteps. And long may it continue.”
The annual Ride, which began in Suffolk but has now spread across England, appeals to families, local history lovers, keen cyclists and walkers, church supporters and those who just enjoy an annual trip around the villages and towns of Suffolk.
Cyclists and walkers can get more details from Suffolk churches or via their SHCT Bike Ride Local Organisers, by phoning 01787 883884 or clicking here.
Spring Field Day Reminder – Saturday 12th May 2018
Spring Field Day Reminder
Saturday 12th May 2018
Darsham – Blythburgh – Southwold
Please bring your own picnic lunch
10.30 Meet at Darsham, All Saints – Coffee followed by tour of the Church
12 Noon Holy Trinity Blythburgh – Talk by Dr Alan Mackley on The Restoration of Blythburgh 1181-1906; followed by our picnic lunches, tea and coffee will be available.
14.15 Southwold, St. Edmund (parking has been arranged in the adjacent school playground). Guided tour of the church plus tea and coffee.
All three churches have a WC
The charge is £12 per head and includes a donation for the parking
To reserve your place please download this booking form and send with your cheque to the SHCT Office
A celebration of spring: Sunday 29th April 4pm at Badley church
As Yalda Davis continues her odyssey round Suffolk she has furnished us with a further update.
Dear friends,
I would like to invite you to an afternoon concert at Badley church (near Stowmarket and Needham Market) on Sunday 29th April at 4pm. I will play 2 Bach cello suites, No. 5 in C minor and No. 3 in C major.
Entry is free (donations to the Churches Conservation Trust). Refreshments will be provided.
For anyone who doesn’t know Badley church… it is quite something – the music is just an excuse! If you are able, I would thoroughly recommend a spring walk from Badley (to the east) or Little London or Moats Tye (to the west), both are about a mile’s walk. If you wish to drive, the church can be accessed only from the B1113 (the Stowmarket-Needham Market road): a track leads across the fields, also about a mile, and there is plenty of space to park outside the church.
To read Yalda’s account of Badley church and to see photos, in case your appetite needs whetting click here
For information about future concerts by Yalda please click here
Winter Study Day – Saturday 10th February 2018
Winter Study Day – Saturday 10th February 2018
Thanks to the generosity of Robert Williams and his family we are delighted to invite you to the annual study day.
The programme will be both interesting and thought provoking. Mark Mitchels, the well known local historian and author will speak in the morning on Parson Woodforde, and in the afternoon Tony Redman, chartered building surveyor and Anglican priest, will surprise us!
As usual, the venue will be The Barn at Haughley Park, near Stowmarket. The day will start at 10:30 with coffee. There will be a hot lunch (including a pudding with custard), followed by the afternoon session which will end about 3:00pm. The cost per person is £12. Bookings should be made via the SHCT office in Long Melford.
Ride and Stride 2017 – Update
The results of our bike ride this year show a total of over £140,000 was raised, with more still to come. This is the best year we have had since 2014, and a marvelous outcome for all those who visited churches and chapels on foot or bicycle on that September Saturday.
Many thanks to all who supported this event by manning the churches and so generously sponsoring the participants. Our ancient places of worship need constand work to the fabric to keep them sound and watertight, and the shocking thefts of lead fom the roofs continue to be a cuase for concern.
Whether churchgoers or not, people in Suffolk love and value their heritage of medieval buildings which provide a focal point for so many communities. Support the ride and join us next year. More information can be found here.
Patrick Grieve
Ride and Stride Chairman
Save the Date – Annual Service 2018
Advance notice that our Annual Service will take place on 1 July 2018 at Trinity Methodist Church, Felixstowe, IP11 7AN starting at 11.00am.
Save the Date – Summer Field Day 2018
Advance notice that our Summer Field Day will take place on the 12th May 2018
Yalda Davis Update
As you may remember earlier in the year we reported that Cellist Yalda Davis is endeavouring to play her cello in 439 Medieval country churches across Suffolk to raise funds for the SHCT alongside the Churches Conservation Trust and the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Well her journey continues this Winter with this trio of concerts:
Sunday 5th November, 3.30pm. Bradfield St Clare church.
Informal afternoon concert (30 mins); Bach cello suite in C minor. Free entry, donations to church funds.
Sunday 5th November, 6pm. Liston church (near Long Melford).
Performance of Bach cello suite in C minor during Compline. Free entry.
Sunday 17th December, 2.45pm. Hitcham church.
Performance of Handel Trio Sonata for 2 cellos and keyboard before the carol service (3pm). With Will Bass (cello) and John Wilkin (piano).
This video gives a flavour of what to expect:
If you would like Yalda to play in your church you can contact her here
Darwin’s Hitcham Friends
History, Architecture and other Fascinating Facts
by Edward Martin
Demonstration & Have a go at Hand Bell Ringing
led by Dave Ward, Rattlesden Tower Captain
Sat 18th November
at 7pm
in Hitcham Church
To launch the Tower Project including the restoration of the bells
Entry is free but donations to the Tower Project would be appreciated
For more information & to help with the organisation including an interval drink please telephone 01449 741265 with numbers attending.
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