Ride + Stride and Heritage Open Days celebration

In last week’s Grapevine, we told the story of Ed, Joy and Charles, who, between them, have raised over £700. (left)

Members of St John’s, Trowbridge walked over 8+ miles, covering 5 churches, even visiting a mobile bell ringing station. (right)

From St Mary’s Church, West Moors, the Revd Jeff Adams cycled 26 miles across 18 churches, encountering one bishop and losing one pen on route! (left)

The Revd Fi Budden and members from the Golden Cap team visited all 12 churches in their benefice. (left)

St Thomas a Becket Church, Lydlinch’s churchwarden, Sarah and her husband (farmer!) Tim took families on trips from church to church in their tractor, raising over £500 so far. (right)

You can watch Bishop Karen’s videos from her 20-church journey here. Bishop Karen is doubling whatever she raises, and you can still donate here.

Our churches are also taking part in the Heritage Open Days Scheme, running until 20 September. They are offering tours, exclusive looks into local history and conversations around this year’s theme, ‘Everyday Histories’.

Check out our church’s events across Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire.