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THE FRIENDS OF ST PETER’S CHURCH OFFORD DARCY
The Friends are working in association with The Churches Conservation Trust to
* Increase awareness of the church and its history
* Encourage greater use of the church for community events
Headed by an enthusiastic committee, the Friends are promoting the use of this much loved building by all members of the local community for concerts, exhibitions, amateur dramatic performances and similar events.
The Friends provide a pool of volunteers to assist the Churches Conservation Trust’s custodian to care for the church.
Membership is open to all and by joining the Friends of St Peter’s, Offord Darcy you will be assisting the Trust to develop greater use of the church. You can give valuable support – simply by belonging.
| St Peter's - An Overview A green and quiet setting – until an express train thunders past within yards of its elegant 14th century tower and spire. The great surprise is the arcades inside. The northern arcade has bold Norman arches of the 1100s, whilst its southern counterpart has graceful Gothic arches from some 200 years later, but still nearly 700 years old. There is much to see here, including beautiful 14th century stonecarving in the south aisle’s corbel faces and angle piscina. Richard Nailour (d.1616), his two wives and his children are represented on their alabaster monument, and a 16th century rector in academic robes and a 14th century knight in armour, are commemorated by brasses. (Origin The Churches Conservation Trust) Why not explore our website and enjoy the beauty of the building or even better why not visit the church itself. Out programme of Opening days is in the Programme of Events Calendar. Individual visits to St Peter's can be made by contacting the keyholder who lives nearby. The address is in the porch of St Peter's. | Please Support The Friends We would like your support in whatever way you are able to give it. Should you wish to support us by becoming a member then please visit our Membership page. Those wishing to become Commercial Patrons are always welcome to contact us. Alternatively please email us at the address below or use the Contact Us page. The Friends of St Peter's c/o 9 Pippin Close Offord Darcy St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5HA UK |
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