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Who are the Friends?
We are a group of people, not all members of the church, who care about the
long term future of St Mary’s Church. Our main objective is to raise funds for
the maintenance and improvement of the church which belongs to and is there
for the whole village. The building contains a wealth of history both in terms
of its architecture and the social development of the village of Nonington.
When were the Friends established?
The Friends of Nonington Church was formed at a meeting in March 2002
following an enthusiastic response from the residents of the village. We are a
Registered Charity No. 1096881.
Why do we need the Friends?
Because the church members are no longer able to afford all the cost of
maintaining the building as well as church expenses, which include their share
of the clergy’s salary, the costs of church services, heating, lighting and
other ‘housekeeping’ expenses.
Who can join?
Anyone who cares about the long term future of St Mary’s.
How much does it cost to become a Friend?
We ask for a subscription of £10 annually per person. You can
become a Friend by joining on-line. You
can pay your annual membership fee of £10 through PayPal and although payment
will be in GBP, if you are paying from outside the UK currency conversion will
be automatic. Opening a PayPal account is very easy and FREE
and VERY SAFE.
To join The Friends click
on the button
For Membership Application by E-mail - Contact the Membership Secretary,
Annelise Matharu
Your annual subscription can be paid by cheque or Standing Order. You may also elect to allow us to recover
tax if you are a UK Taxpayer. By becoming a Friend of Nonington Church you will
be helping to preserve this ancient building for the benefit of future
generations. You will also receive a copy of the booklet entitled:
‘A Walk - Round Guide to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Nonington, Kent’
by Charles Coulson.
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