NEWS
Ride & Stride Forms 2010
19/05/10 15:22
We have just posted new Ride and Stride information
for 2010 that can be downloaded from our
information and
forms page
. Will Hawkes our Ride and Stride organiser has
revised and simplified the paperwork making it easier
than ever to understand.
Photo : Will ( left ) talks to the Bishop of Coventry both of whom participated in the 2009 ride and stride event
Photo : Will ( left ) talks to the Bishop of Coventry both of whom participated in the 2009 ride and stride event
New Rides for 2010
06/05/10 11:44
As promised last year it is our intention to
publish at least two new rides a year, thereby adding
to our list each year to make a small library of
rides through out the county. At the moment we are
concentrating on the northern part of the county
which is not so well represented. Now on line
is
Rugby
North,
soon to be followed by Rugby South.
To remind you, the aim of the rides is to give suggested routes that can be enjoyed by the experienced as well as the occasional cyclist visiting a selection of interesting churches in your area. You can go to as many churches or as few as you wish.
Feilding family ancestors at Monks Kirby
To remind you, the aim of the rides is to give suggested routes that can be enjoyed by the experienced as well as the occasional cyclist visiting a selection of interesting churches in your area. You can go to as many churches or as few as you wish.
Feilding family ancestors at Monks Kirby
New Trustee elected
05/05/10 18:17
The trustees would like to ‘welcome aboard’ new
trustee Councillor Colin Hayfield. Colin lives in the
north of the county at Shustoke near Coleshill were
we are under represented. He is an archeologist, and
no doubt his talents and skills will be most useful
to the trust.
Annual General Meeting, 24th May 2010
26/03/10 09:44
Our Annual General Meeting takes place on 24th May
at 6.30pm at St John the Baptist Berkeswell .
It will be preceded by Compline in the 12th Century Crypt, and finish with a revolving slide show of Warwickshire Churches with refreshments and a glass of wine.
All are welcome to come, It would be helpful if you could please Email us for numbers
Crypt St John the Baptist, Berkeswell
It will be preceded by Compline in the 12th Century Crypt, and finish with a revolving slide show of Warwickshire Churches with refreshments and a glass of wine.
All are welcome to come, It would be helpful if you could please Email us for numbers
Crypt St John the Baptist, Berkeswell
Results of Ride and Stride 2009
21/02/10 12:47
£14,000 was raised this year including Gift Aid,
80% of churches in the county were open and more than 100 people either ride or stride. For more information look at our February newsletter
80% of churches in the county were open and more than 100 people either ride or stride. For more information look at our February newsletter
The Newsletter
21/02/10 11:35
This will be published by E mail to those on our
various mailing lists and will also be available from
this site - see
Newsletters.
Ride and Stride story
23/11/09 09:46
An Extract from the Barcheston with Withington
Village News
If
anyone can do it John can! Not everyone can be a
cyclist and sitting a’stride’ to ride a tractor on
the Stride and Ride route was John Peebles way of
raising money for Barcheston Church and the Historic
Churches Trust. John attached a trailer to his
tractor and a host of Peebles’, Llewelyn’s, Weaver’s,
Russon’s, Windebeck’s and Williams’ joined in the
fun. They called at 10 churches, raised plenty of
eyebrows and £270. What a terrific idea this was and
marvellous that doing something that is such fun can
also raise a good sum of money. Well done to everyone
involved!
photo:
Keith Windebank.
Norman Painting
23/11/09 09:12
November 09 - Norman Painting
Shortly after the four founder trustees established the Warwickshire and Coventry Historic Trust in 1978, Norman Painting himself became a Trustee and in due course Chairman. To that position he brought great energy and an exemplary devotion to supporting the many beautiful and historic churches of the area. His academic training strengthened his knowledge of all aspects of these historic buildings, which formerly perhaps had been concentrated on the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Warwick, where he was Chairman of the Friends.
Over many years he supported the various activities of the Trust, even insisting his home be used as arranged for a Christmas Carol Concert and Supper, although he had to lie in his bed upstairs having succumbed to influenza. On another occasion he exercised his skill in music by playing the piano at a Country House supper party. He brought to Trustees' Meetings a deep appreciation and understanding of the place of the Parish Church in the fabric of a village - both architecturally and in the life of the community. He had a real "feeling" for Warwickshire, and of what was important, and we always listened with admiration and respect to what he had to say.
His link with the B.B.C. furthered a successful broadcast appeal for Funds for the Trust, carried out with great success by fellow Trustee, Dame Judi Dench.
In later years failing health meant active support became less but his interest in the Trust never lessened and woe befell the Secretary who omitted to send him the latest Minutes of Trustees' meetings!
His support was invaluable in the formative years of The Trust and for that the present Trustees are, and will continue to be, profoundly grateful.
Dr Charles Brown, Trustee
Shortly after the four founder trustees established the Warwickshire and Coventry Historic Trust in 1978, Norman Painting himself became a Trustee and in due course Chairman. To that position he brought great energy and an exemplary devotion to supporting the many beautiful and historic churches of the area. His academic training strengthened his knowledge of all aspects of these historic buildings, which formerly perhaps had been concentrated on the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Warwick, where he was Chairman of the Friends.
Over many years he supported the various activities of the Trust, even insisting his home be used as arranged for a Christmas Carol Concert and Supper, although he had to lie in his bed upstairs having succumbed to influenza. On another occasion he exercised his skill in music by playing the piano at a Country House supper party. He brought to Trustees' Meetings a deep appreciation and understanding of the place of the Parish Church in the fabric of a village - both architecturally and in the life of the community. He had a real "feeling" for Warwickshire, and of what was important, and we always listened with admiration and respect to what he had to say.
His link with the B.B.C. furthered a successful broadcast appeal for Funds for the Trust, carried out with great success by fellow Trustee, Dame Judi Dench.
In later years failing health meant active support became less but his interest in the Trust never lessened and woe befell the Secretary who omitted to send him the latest Minutes of Trustees' meetings!
His support was invaluable in the formative years of The Trust and for that the present Trustees are, and will continue to be, profoundly grateful.
Dr Charles Brown, Trustee
Chairman Elect
23/11/09 09:08
August 09 - Chairman elect:
The Trustees are delighted to be able to announce that Kevin Bond has joined the Trust as Chairman Elect. He will be taking over from Father Edward next year and already has wide ranging and impressive plans for the Trust's future. Kevin's background has been a lively mixture: starting out in the police force and then moving on to a successful and diverse business career at a national level, whilst maintaining his roots in Warwickshire. We feel we have been very fortunate to attract his interest and ready help at a time when the Trust is in particular need of it.
The Trustees are delighted to be able to announce that Kevin Bond has joined the Trust as Chairman Elect. He will be taking over from Father Edward next year and already has wide ranging and impressive plans for the Trust's future. Kevin's background has been a lively mixture: starting out in the police force and then moving on to a successful and diverse business career at a national level, whilst maintaining his roots in Warwickshire. We feel we have been very fortunate to attract his interest and ready help at a time when the Trust is in particular need of it.
Ride and Stride September
23/11/09 09:00
Saturday 12th of September - Bishop rides out
Several hundred cyclists took part in 'Ride and Stride' a sponsored bike ride around local churches, it included the Bishop of Coventry -The Rt Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth ( centre with bike ) pictured here with a group of cyclists including Helen Hide Wright and her children Inca and Louis outside All Saints, Burton Dassett, prior to cycling approx 30 miles and visiting a dozen churches in support of Ride and Stride Warwickshire.
As part of National Churches Trust "Ride and Stride" event , 10,000 churches were specially opened throughout the nation, this included three hundred in the Coventry Diocese.
Several hundred cyclists took part in 'Ride and Stride' a sponsored bike ride around local churches, it included the Bishop of Coventry -The Rt Revd Dr Christopher Cocksworth ( centre with bike ) pictured here with a group of cyclists including Helen Hide Wright and her children Inca and Louis outside All Saints, Burton Dassett, prior to cycling approx 30 miles and visiting a dozen churches in support of Ride and Stride Warwickshire.
As part of National Churches Trust "Ride and Stride" event , 10,000 churches were specially opened throughout the nation, this included three hundred in the Coventry Diocese.