Visiting Churches Group Update 22-03-26 

This is a group interested in visiting and learning about local churches in the area.
However we are looking for a group co-ordinator and volunteers to help organise the proposed trips.

We now have a u3a Visiting Churches WhatsApp Group, text or email Richard Orr with your name and mobile number if you wish to join. You do need to be a member of Easingwold & District u3a to be part of the group

Next meeting will be Thursday 26th March
As there is no volunteer for the day it is suggested that you take the opportunity to visit the churches in your own time, or meet at the big Galtres car park at 9.30am. Details of the churches have been emailed to members.

Suggested churches to visit 26th March 2026

St Nicholas' Church, Stillington

St Mary's Church, Marton in the Forest

St Leonard's Church, Farlington

 

The three churches are part of the Benefice of the Forest of Galtres which include        

All Hallows, Sutton-on-the-Forest, St Helen and the Holy Cross, Sheriff HuttonSt Leonard, Farlington, St Mary, Marton in the Forest, St Nicholas, Stillington.

 

All should be open 9am to 4pm

St Mary's Church, Marton in the Forest provide self service refreshments

We are looking for members interested in setting up a Visiting Churches Group. Many u3a's have similar groups that explore the social, architectural, artwork, and historic role of churches.

We are surrounded by numerous old churches, some big, some small, some special, some not so special, but every one has a unique story to tell. These stories are embedded within the fabric of the church and in the social history of the generations of local lords, vicars, and ordinary people who have contributed to the making of the church as we see it today.

The idea is to meet monthly and visit a couple of churches each trip out, possibly combining the visits with a lunch or picnic.

We have a member willing to kick start the group but need to know who might be interested. Days, times, etc., would be for members to decide.

Please note that this is not a walking group or public transport group; travel would probably be by car share.

Recommended Reading
Church Crawlers “bible”, England’s Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins.