Be a part of Finchley’s history!
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Give me shelter! Church and Churchyard Project Newsletter No.1
Our Give me shelter! Church and Churchyard Project is happening!!
Join our project at St. Mary-at-Finchley
Over the coming weeks and months, we will be inviting you to become a part of the history of our ancient parish by contributing towards one or more of the following:
- VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
- PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS
- DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is contributing £250,000 to our project and LB Barnet another £100,000.
St. Mary’s has already contributed £264,000 but we still need to raise another £200 000 to be able to complete our project.
Get involved…
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Repair and restoration
Fixing the leaking roof of our Grade II* listed church.
Conservation work for seven Grade II listed monuments.
Partnership with Barnet Mencap
Using the garden for horticultural learning and social groups.
Developing easy-to-read printed and audio heritage guides.
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A community garden
Creating a courtyard garden in front of the church, for our community, as a place of peace and refuge.
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Waymarking and publicising a historic footpath
Connecting seven schools to St. Mary’s and linking with the Capital Ring/Dollis Valley paths to form a 5-mile circular route.
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Digitising churchyard burial Information
An interactive map and photos, to give world-wide access to history enthusiasts.
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Republishing heritage literature and Images
Sharing St. Mary’s fascinating history so it is accessible locally, nationally and internationally.
Who is needed and what type of skills?
- People to help with researching, typing and photography.
- People with educational, music and gardening skills.
- History and genealogy enthusiasts and writers.
- Walkers, runners (and dogs) to test the routes & report back.
- Someone to set up a survey about the routes on Survey Monkey.
- Someone to contact schools about the walking routes.
Community Action …
To offer your services as a volunteer, click here
Click here if you are interested in promoting your business