Beds and Herts Historic Churches bike’n hike

It seems a long time ago since 10th September when we rode and walked to churches on a mainly fine day to raise money for The Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust.

This is the 20th anniversary of the foundation of The Trust and over that period over £3m has been provided in grants towards the cost of church repairs. It is therefore pleasing to report that Barkway (Nicholas Tufton (riding for the 20th consecutive year), Graham Penning, Celia Van der Heijden, Andrew Murphy, Gerald Morris and Vincent Styles) raised the incredible sum of £3,068, which will surely be a record that will be hard to beat for several years to come! Reed, under the able direction of Liz Jakeman, fielded 24 participants to raise £1,442. Last, but not least, Barley made £235 and Barkway Chapel £205, which all went towards the grand total of £4,950, which included Gift Aid.

We thank all who made this such a successful event and helped through generous sponsorship. The Trust are on target to raise over £100,000 with half the net amount raised being paid straight back to our churches and the other half retained by the Trust to make grants towards the cost of church repairs.

Nicholas Tufton (Buntingford Deanery Organiser)