Friends of Bedfield Heritage

About The Friends of Bedfield Heritage

The Friends of Bedfield Heritage are an independent group of 70+ members of the local community. The group is friendly, welcoming, sociable and a lot of fun!

The Friends are a registered charity (ref: 1206355). It’s aims are to preserve the historic fabric of St. Nicholas Church and the wider history of the community and secondly, to encourage and actively develop the community life of Bedfield.

The Friends are led by a small group of Trustees – Jane Sullivan (Chair), Lin Ford
(Secretary), Mike Gepp and Beckett Miles.

Our current project is to install a fully accessible, composting toilet in the churchyard which will be open to all – villagers, walkers and church visitors alike. Please see our Annual Report for the latest news.

The Friends give their time and their talents to organise fundraising community events and activities – such as Open Gardens, the annual village Christmas tree, carol singing, craft stalls and music events.

Friends can be involved in as few, or as many, things as they like with no pressure – just bring yourself and some laughter. Membership is free and is open to all - without any qualms about whether one attends services or not, what your beliefs are – or were – or whether you have any
religious beliefs at all. The group has in its membership some of the most christian, non-religious members!

The Grade 1 church is, of course, the oldest building in the village and the most  impressive building that is open to all of us. It is a focal point – and one which could be used much more: not just more weddings and christenings but for more community gatherings – such as concerts, talks, quizzes etc. Imagine attending an event and your relief that you know that there is an accessible toilet in the
churchyard!

Do you want to join our friendly Friends? Can you help with our projects and/or our fundraising events? We would love you to join us! Please contact Jane Sullivan on 07580 386015 or at friendsofbedfieldheritage@gmail.com

26 July 2026: Honey and the Bear at the church – further details TBC

1st December 2026: Festive Frolic. This is the best sale online of homemade festive foods, crafts and other items thatyou could ever be involved in. Fastest buyers and highest bidders bag the goodies!
Previous items for sale have included:

• Homemade cakes, jams, chutneys, chocolate bombs, cheesecakes, Smartie baubles
• A range of homemade crafts including the much sought after crocheted Chocolate Orange covers
• Amazing hampers
• An Antique buying experience guided by a local expert
• A holiday in Norfolk

Please contact us to be added to the relevant Festive Frolic WhatsApp groups if you are:

• A creative – and can make & donate items and/or
• You wish to be a shopper.