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Celebrating 70 years of supporting historic Sussex churches
We are delighted that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Sussex Historic Churches Trust. During that time, hundreds of thousands of pounds have been awarded in grants to more than 500 churches and places of worship across East and West Sussex. St Paul's, Brighton How we started By the middle of the 20th century, many historic parish churches right across the UK were in a very poor state of repair. This was the result of many social and economic factor
3 days ago


Heritage treats for Sussex Ride + Striders on September 12
The Ride + Stride fundraiser on September 12 coincides fortuitously with this year’s Heritage Open Day event which sees thousands of buildings nationwide open their doors to the public.
Aug 13


Midhurst vicar embarks on 100-church pilgrimage for Ride + Stride
An enterprising and motorbike-mad vicar from Midhurst is embarking on an epic pilgrimage at the end of this month to raise much-needed funds for the Sussex Historic Churches Trust. The Revd Marcus Collie, vicar of Midhurst and Rector of All Hallows, Woolbeding, plans to pray in 100 churches across the Diocese of Chichester – traversing right from one end of Sussex to the other on the back of his newly-acquired Suzuki V-Strom. Marcus’s five-day pilgrimage gets underway on
Aug 6


Art bonus for Lewes Ride + Striders!
A real treat is in store for Ride + Stride participants who head to Lewes and surrounding villages on September 13 this year as the...
Aug 18, 2025


Heritage treats for Sussex Ride + Striders
The Ride + Stride fundraiser on September 13 coincides fortuitously with this year’s Heritage Open Day event which sees thousands of buildings nationwide open their doors to the public.
Aug 14, 2025


Special John Roberts art exhibition at St Andrew’s, Alfriston on Ride + Stride day
A rare opportunity to see the work of gifted sculptor John Roberts is in store for Ride + Stride participants who head to St Andrew’s, Alfriston on September 13.
Aug 12, 2025


Heritage Open Day: Newtimber church acknowledges its difficult legacy
It’s Ride + Stride day on September 13 but for those in Newtimber, West Sussex, the focus will be on a very different activity. St John...
Jul 31, 2025


Excitement building for 2025 Ride + Stride fundraiser
With just six weeks to go before this year’s Ride + Stride fundraiser, excitement is building at churches right across West and East Sussex ahead of the September 13 event.
Jul 31, 2025


Ride + Stride tribute to Robert Longmore
Fundraisers taking part in this September’s Ride + Stride on behalf of St Bartholomew's Egdean in West Sussex will be following in the...
Jul 16, 2025


27-mile Ride + Stride for Tortington!
Slindon @pic by John Morrison Massive thanks and congrats to long-distance Ride + Strider John Morrison who braved inclement weather and...
Jan 28, 2025
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