The Friends of St John the Baptist Church Findon

Helping preserve our historic church for future generations

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Any ideas?

The Charity is always looking for new members to enhance our annual income stream in order to meet the ongoing costs of maintaining the fabric of our wonderful church. Alongside this funding source however, we do very much rely on one off events to raise the bulk of the monies needed.
Since the formation of the Friends we have organised a sponsored parachute jump; a Stradivarius concert - as part of the Shipley Arts Festival; a “Pointless evening” and a golf day at Hill Barn Golf Club. All of these have been very successful financially plus providing a great deal of fun and pleasure to those that have supported us. In addition we have provided refreshments in conjunction with organisers of the Findon Sheep Fair and helped out with the Findon Parish Council AGM.
The committee is constantly looking for new ideas and events to organise or help out with and would be delighted to receive any suggestions in this regard. If you would like to discuss a possible fund raising idea then please feel free to contact our chairman Gerald Hibbs on 01903 872563 or treasurer Ian Hollyhomes on 01903 872465. All ideas will be more than welcome

Welcome

The Friends of St John the Baptist Church Findon is a charitable trust which supports the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance and improvement of Findon Church.

This includes the monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels in the church and of the churchyard.

Our only goal is to secure the long-term existence of the church and its property for the enjoyment of future generations.

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How You Can Help

You can become a Friend of Findon Church yourself.
Become a member from as little as £10 per annum per household. More Info
You can leave a legacy
Support the work needing to be carried out in the future with a bequest. More Info
You can volunteer
There will always be projects and maintenance work to do on the church and churchyard. Keep an eye the websites for any forthcoming events.

Events

Sat 4th and Sun 5th Dec

Christmas Tree Festival

Held at Findon Church.
Carols sung by Monarchs Way Singers.
20 various organisations entering a tree.
Tombola.
Refreshments.
Contact :- Ian Hollyhomes 01903 872475 or Gerald Hibbs 01903 872563.

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Mon 2nd May 2022

Vintage Car Rally

At Findon Place
Aston Martins, Lagondas, Jaguars, Morris Minors, plus many other classic cars.
Refreshments and Barbeque.
Fund raising raffle.
Contact :- Ian Hollyhomes 01903 872475 or Gerald Hibbs 01903 872563.

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Fri 20th May 2022

Golf Day

At Hill Barn 10am start.
Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival
18 holes of golf at 11.30.
Nearest the pin and longest drive prizes.
2 course evening meal and presentation at 18.00
Raffle.
Teams of four players £250.
Sponsor a hole or sponsor the whole day
Contact :- Ian Hollyhomes 01903 872475 or Gerald Hibbs 01903 872563.

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Date to be confirmed

Findons Got Talent

To be held in the Village Hall
Based on very successful previous show.
Refreshments supplied by Village Hall
Profits to be shared 50/50 with the Village Hall

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November 2022

Friends Dinner

Details to be confirmed

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