INTRODUCTION

Our beautiful and historic Grade I listed St Peter’s Church, Hamsey, is suffering from the effects of 1,000 years of worship, wear and tear. The Friends of Hamsey Church was set up in 2016 to help with its upkeep into the future. This includes raising grants for renovation, organising fundraising events, financial subscriptions and working parties to help with spring cleaning inside the church and some maintenance of the graveyard.

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Hamsey Church will be closed from 6th May 2025 until the end of July, for any kind of use, including services and events.

 

This is to allow the nave and chancel to be replastered and decorated. The replastering will be to the extent necessary to replace cement plaster and make repairs, using lime plaster as per the original church construction. The work has been made possible by funds raised by the Friends, combined with the many donations we have received. It follows extensive studies by and advice from a specialist conservator, who will monitor the work, particularly as regards any evidence of wall painting fragments.

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The May 4 services 8.00am Communion and 6.00 Evensong will take place as usual.

In June and July they will take place at St. Peter, Offham.

They will resume at Hamsey in August and September.

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