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Thank you to everyone who participated in Ride & Stride 2024. Sponsorship money is still being collected, half of which goes to help Historic Churches in need and half to churches nominated by the participants. We hope that all those taking part as sponsored visitors or by opening churches enjoyed the day, and we look forward to next year’s event in September 2025.
St Michael’s, Baddesley Clinton features in an article in a recent copy of the Church Times. The church has fitted under-pew heating and installed a heat pump (purchased directly from the manufacturer). They have changed all their light bulbs to LED and changed their electricity tariff to 100 per cent renewable electricity. “This makes them one of the first churches in the UK to reach net zero.” For more information about St Michael’s and other eco-friendly buildings in the diocese of Worcester, take a look at the 4th November copy of the Church Times.
A programme of classical and lighter music given by Piers Maxim, director of Music Malvern Priory.
We are delighted to welcome our new Secretary, Dr Elaine Drage, who has taken over from Mr John Davies. Please update your records and send all future correspondence to her. Thank you.
St Peter’s Church Cradley are holding Concerts to raise money in aid of the restoration of their clock dial.
An illustrated talk to be given at Whittington church on at 7.30pm on Friday 22 September.
Update to the A – Z list includes churches in the Black Country and Worcester City.
Last year saw the launch of major new report on how the Church of England manages its 16,000 church buildings.
A new addition to the website, giving details of churches which are usually open during daylight hours.
Work on the church history section is progressing. Almost all the Anglican churches in the southern part of the diocese of Worcester have been covered, and some of the non-conformist churches have been added.
The new WDHCT Website is under construction, lots still to do, so please be patient! …
Dozens of cyclists throughout the county have just completed this year’s Ride and Stride sponsored cycle ride…