News & Events Archive
Free mosaics workshops in Marsh Churches in Summer 2024
The artists behind The Marsh Mosaics, ran free mosaics workshops at locations on Romney Marsh in Summer 2024, funded by Arts Council England. Workshops took place at New Romney (St. Nicholas) on 14th August and Ivychurch (St. George’s) on 22nd August, as well as other locations around New Romney. Suitable for all abilities, participants practiced by making a coaster, which took away, before adding some tiles to a new community mosaic for New Romney.
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.
The community comes together at Snave, to give thanks
Snave’s Annual Thanksgiving service was held on Sunday 10th September 2023.
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.
Reflections on 40 years of the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust, with former Chair Nick Hudd
Continuing our series of articles reflecting on 40 years of the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust, RMHCT’s Project Assistant, Didier Rochard, spoke to founding Council member and former Chair Dr. Nick Hudd.
Dame Joanna Lumley becomes a Vice President of Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust
Dame Joanna Lumley graciously accepted our invitation to become a Vice President of the Trust, helping raise awareness of our important mission to preserve the historic churches on Romney Marsh.
Dame Joanna Lumley enthrals our AGM audience at All Saints’ Lydd
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust was delighted to welcome Dame Joanna Lumley as guest speaker for the 2023 AGM, held at All Saints’ Church in Lydd on Saturday 20th May.
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.
Reflections on forty years of the RMHCT, with our President John Doyle
The President of Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust, watercolour artist John Doyle MBE, talked to RMHCT volunteer Didier Rochard, as the Trust celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Our self-guided tour app
The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust has developed a self-guided tour app in partnership with The Fifth Continent Landscape Partnership Scheme.
The Marsh Mosaics
The Marsh Mosaics are a series of 14 artworks celebrating the churches, heritage and wildlife of Romney Marsh.