The Friends meet p e r i o d i c a l l y , a p p r o x i m a t e l y monthly, at 7:00pm, usually in the Community Room at the Church, to plan and organise fundraising and other events and to discuss funding needs. There is no fixed committee membership so if you would like to be involved just give us a call and turn up! For information on church events, service times, contact details and for all church matters, please visit St Mary’s church website at A Church Near You. Next Meeting . The next meeting will be held on Thursday 9th October 2025 in St Mary’s church starting at 7.00pm. Everybody welcome. Minutes of the last and all previous meetings and Treasurer’s reports can be found in the Archive . The Friends of St Mary’s, Bacton is a registered Charity No 1106579. By using this site you agree to our Terms and Conditions Site by Andy Last updated 7th October 2025
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Village Fête 2025
The annual Bacton Village Fête took place again this year on 7th June although, due to a forecast of wet and windy weather, the event was moved from the Manor lawn to the church. The work, completed with funding assistance from the Friends, to make the pews removable proved its worth, allowing the central space to be be cleared such that all the stalls could set up under cover with the added benefit of ready availability of power, kitchen facilities and a toilet. Many stalls including those of the WI, the British Legion, the Friends of Bacton Primary School, the Bacton Good Neighbours Scheme, Swallowtail Preserves and the Bowls Club offered a variety of entertainment and games for all ages. The Friends’ Fête Draw took place later in the day as well as the ever - popular Wheelbarrow of Booze Draw. Local duo ‘Just Us’ provided musical accompaniment. The move to the church was generally agreed to have been successful and the day raised some £1,260 for the Friends’ funds.