News & Events Archive
Organ Recital at St. Mary in the Marsh, a fundraiser
Volunteers at the church of St. Mary the Virgin organised an organ recital on 17th August 2024 at 3pm in aid of repairs to the church roof.
The recital featured Dean Hayward and Stephen Page. Tea and cake was served afterwards.
Members and supporters gathered for our 2024 AGM and Members’ Lunch
The Venerable Darren Miller, Archdeacon of Ashford, was the guest speaker for our 2024 AGM, which took place at St. Dunstan’s in Snargate on the afternoon of Saturday 18th May 2024. Nearly 100 people attended the event, with around half also joining for the Members’ Lunch at Brenzett Village Hall. Thank you to all who came, including our volunteers. Special thanks also to Elizabeth Marshall who, following the AGM, stepped down from her role as Honourable Secretary for the Trust after many years of dedicated service.
Members’ Tour 2024
Our annual tour of the churches, for members of the Trust, took place on Saturday 7th September 2024, hosted by Joan Campbell. Members visited the churches at Brookland, Snargate and Fairfield. This tour was fully subscribed.
JAM on the Marsh returned to the Romney Marsh churches, 4th-14th July 2024
From 4-14th July 2024, JAM on the Marsh returned to Romney Marsh for its 11th festival. The festival brought world-class talent to the medieval churches of Romney Marsh and other locations across the area, including local gardens and steam railway carriages! In 2024, the programme featured an array of international and local artists, spanning music, theatre, opera, film, poetry and visual arts.
A new way to experience local historic churches
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust supported an exciting new project involveing nine churches in the local region, including four on Romney Marsh.
AGM 2024 Announced
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust announced the 2024 AGM, to be held at St Dunstan’s Snargate on Saturday 18th May.
Annual Members’ Tour
On 2nd September 2023, the Trust held its annual Members’ Tour, organised by Council Member Elizabeth Marshall and hosted by Joan Campbell.
JAM On The Marsh 2023
JAM on the Marsh festival returned 4-16 July 2023, bringing arts and music to the medieval churches on Romney Marsh. This 10th edition of the festival included outstanding music, outdoor theatre, poetry, exhibitions and more.
Snave Thanksgiving service
Snave’s Annual Thanksgiving service was held on Sunday 10th September 2023.
Member’s Tour
Our annual members’ tour was held on Saturday 2nd September 2023. Our members enjoyed visits to churches at Lydd, St Mary in the Marsh and Old Romney.
The AGM 2023
On the afternoon of Saturday May 20th 2023, The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust staged its Annual General Meeting at All Saints Lydd, at 2.30pm.
The AGM was followed by an address from guest speaker, Dame Joanna Lumley. The event was open to all members and their friends and family.