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Highnam Church
The Church of the Holy Innocents in Highnam, consecrated
in 1851, was built in beautiful parkland by Thomas Gambier-Parry in memory of
his first wife and their children. Thomas decorated the walls with his
specially invented spirit fresco medium.
There is national interest in the church, described by
Sir John Betjeman as the most complete Victorian Gothic church in this
country. The Friends of Highnam Church is a registered charity which
enables visitors, whether local or from afar, to be kept in touch with ongoing
restoration, learn more about its architecture, and support its upkeep.
Members pay a small annual subscription (£5 minimum). All welcome.
Contact: Graham Rosam 01452 416946
e-mail: graham.rosam@highnambband.co.uk
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2007 November 2007 May 2008
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Friends Report
The AGM of the Friends of
Highnam Church in June was opened with Evensong by Pam and attended by 14
Members. Roger Hanbury was re-elected Chairman with Tom, Norman Gardner and
myself as other Officers. We reported on completion of the Porch renovation and
lantern funded by a grant from The Friends, and an enjoyable outing to
St Leonard
’s Church and the Beauchamp Community in Newlands nr Malvern. Sadly we noted
the loss of our Members Eileen King and Bishop John Yates. We also chatted over
the ‘Songs of Praise’ experiences. Financially another good year with income
of £715 and a surplus on the year of over £600; membership was slightly lower
at 32. Subs were left at a minimum of £5 p.a. The excellent recruitment
suggestion was made to provide Membership Application Forms to all of Tom’s
frequent visiting parties, along with tea and biscuits on request. Anyone able
to help with this occasional task welcome: please let me know. Future outings
planned include a guided tour of the Cathedral tower (February) and a visit to
Tenbury Wells (26th April). The meeting concluded with our usual
superb tea, sandwiches and cake refreshments thanks to a number of our ladies.
Graham Rosam