The
Friends are a dedicated group of people and their sole
purpose is to raise much needed funds to help maintain the fabric
and fittings our beautiful, historic village church. The building
dates back to the 12th century, and has major 13th and 14th
century work, apart from the early 16th century nave with its
outstanding brick piers. This all takes considerable looking
after, as well as bringing up to date. Regular fund raising
events include our August Bank Holiday Weekend Flower Festival,
the Christmas Fayre and June Open Gardens Weekend.
In
the year 2008, the Friends gave £7,500 towards
new heating and lighting and the glazing in of the tower arch
and they are now building up funds to restore the two Darcy
monuments in the Church Room, and help restore a window where
the stonework is crumbling.
The
Friends have published a set of post cards of the church
and a leaflet on the architectural history (the chancel is offset
because Henry VIII dissolved St Osyth Abbey and funds ran out!)
and sell other publications.
Guided
tours of the Church, and of a nearby 1-acre garden, can be arranged
for groups.
For
further information contact the Chairman
Mark
Roberts
01255
822310
email:
Roberts.stosyth@tesco.net
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