The church of St Peter, Laneham, is the featured church for October 2022. The village of Laneham is on the west bank of the River Trent and located about 12 km south-east of Retford. The church consists of a west tower, nave, north aisle, south… Read More »Church of the Month (October 2022)
Riders and striders at St Barnabus Church, Inham Nook – Chris Young, Dave Lowe, curate Ryan Mellor, Bob Short, Bill Hall, Jez Barnard and Andy Taylor Three members of our congregation – Andy Taylor, Bill Hall and Dave Lowe – took part in the Notts… Read More »Striding out for our historic churches
The church of Holy Rood, Edwalton, is the featured church for September 2022. The village of Edwalton is located on the southern edge of the Nottingham conurbation, around 6 km south-east of the city centre. The church consists of a chancel, clerestoried nave, south aisle,… Read More »Church of the Month (September 2022)
As our nation mourns the passing of our longest reigning Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, we acknowledge her deep Christian faith. In accordance with that and the guidance that whilst we are in national mourning celebratory events are not allowed, quiet community activities are. Many of… Read More »RIDE+STRIDE announcement
The former church of St Giles, Darlton, is the featured church for August 2022. Darlton is 10 km (6.3 miles) south-east of Retford. The church closed for worship in 2006. The church comprises a west tower, nave, north aisle, north vestry and chancel. The tower… Read More »Church of the Month (August 2022)
1st Competition: Total Monies collected: To encourage visits to out of the way places the three churches that that have raised the largest amount in sponsorship money. 1st Bradmore Spire £ 2,072 wins £ 75.00 2nd St. John’s East Markham £ 1,512 wins £ 50.00… Read More »RIDE+STRIDE Competition Winners – 2021
The wonderful late 14th century church of All Saints in Strelley is open over the weekend of 10th-11th September 2022 as part of both Ride & Stride and Heritage Open Days 2022. Saturday, 10 September: 10am to 5pm welcoming participants in the annual Ride… Read More »Strelley Church open 10th-11th September 2022
The church of St Nicholas, Tuxford, is the featured church for July 2022. Tuxford is a small town approximately 11 km (7 miles) south-east of Retford. The church comprises a west tower with spire and rood turret on the south-east corner, a five-bay nave with… Read More »Church of the Month (July)
It’s not too late to register for this year’s event! Saturday 10th September 2022 – 10am to 6pm (Times vary) Contact Margaret for further details: Tel No. 07757 800919 Email: [email protected]
The church of St Giles, Holme, is the featured church for June 2022. The village of Holme is located on the east bank of the River Trent, about 5 km north of Newark. According to Pevsner the church is ‘one of the most remarkable churches… Read More »Church of the Month (June)