Summer opening

During the summer the church will be open most days for visitors. If the church is unlocked there will be a sign hanging on the gate, feel free to go in and explore the building or just sit and contemplate. There is a visitor guide provided on the bookcase near the entrance.

Promoting Higham and valuing the heritage of our ancient building

History in Higham and our most ancient building

On the wall in the ground floor room of the tower of St Peter’s church there is a benefactions board which acknowledges charitable donations given long ago. One of the panels is pictured here.

The ten pounds given by Mrs Cockin in 1845 was a generous sum of money and it was no doubt used to help the poor of the parish. Other donations mentioned on other panels included rents from land donated. Some benefactors directed how they wanted their donations to be used.

Over time the value of the original donations has diminished but there is still a small combined charities fund which has in recent years paid for a lunch outing for pensioners of the village.

The door to the tower is normally kept locked as the staircase up to the bell loft is not suitable for visitors but special visits to see the board can be arranged with the warden.

Weddings at St Peter’s

We celebrate the wedding of Luke Farmer and Hollie Baggott on 29th June and of Gordon Richardson and Susanne Mustin on 29th July. We wish them long and joyful marriages.

Reverend Emily Sharman

Emily can be contacted on [email protected] or on 07495 768134. Her usual working days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday.