1st St John the Divine, Colston Bassett, submitted by Teika Bellamy (All Saints church, Stanton on the Wolds) ‘Well framed photo, capturing some wonderful light on a unique subject. Nice use of light and contrast.’ 2nd St Giles church, Edingley, submitted by Ed Compton (St… Read More »RIDE + STRIDE 2024 – photo competition winners
Forms, guidance, information, posters etc for this year’s RIDE + STRIDE event are now available to download from the ‘Docs + Information‘ page. If you have any queries or require more details, please do not hesitate to contact Margaret, the RIDE + STRIDE Administrator, on… Read More »RIDE + STRIDE 2025 – Documents
Usually starting around 10am and finishing by 6pm (but times are entirely up those Churches taking part) including competitions: REGISTER NOW: 1st Competition: Churches who raise the largest amount in sponsorship. 2nd Competition: Points given for each church visited. 3rd Competition: Take… Read More »RIDE & STRIDE 2025
Just a gentle reminder that the annual “Ride and Stride” event takes place this year on Saturday 13th September – (put the date in your diary!) Firstly a great big thank you to all churches who took part last year, helping to raise much needed… Read More »RIDE & STRIDE 2025
A BIG thank you to all who took part last year on 14th September – in any capacity – it was a great day out for all. Even the weather decided to play ball! Many Churches provided refreshment the riders and a few even have… Read More »RIDE + STRIDE 2024
The church of All Saints, Winthorpe, is the featured church for February 2025. The village is located 3 km north-east of Newark on Trent. There has been a church here since at least the mid-12th century. The current church was built in 1886-8 and was… Read More »Church of the Month (February 2025)
The church of St Saviour, Retford, is the featured church for January 2025. The church is located in the north-east part of the town. It was built in 1827-29 to serve the growing population of the Moorgate area of Retford. Moorgate was historically part of… Read More »Church of the Month (January 2025)
The photograph on the far right shows progress on restoring the the tracery of the 13th century east chancel window of Holy Trinity Church, Ratcliffe on Soar. Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust were pleased to assist with funding the restoration.
The church of Headon cum Upton St Peter is the featured church for December 2024. The small village of Upper Headon is 6 km (4 miles) south-east of Retford. The present building comprises a squat west tower, a nave with north and south aisles, a… Read More »Church of the Month (December 2024)
The church of St Mary, Westwood, is the featured church for November 2024. The small village of Westwood is 13 km (8 miles) south-west of Mansfield. Although burials and marriages have taken place here since the early 20th century Westwood St Mary has never been… Read More »Church of the Month (November 2024)