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It costs over £1000 per week to maintain St Edmund’s and that figure will certainly increase in the years to come.

By taking out membership of the Friends, individuals and local businesses can help preserve the ancient building from the inevitable ravages of time.

Income is already generated by organising social events, jazz and quiz nights, concerts, barbecues, conducted visits to places of historic interest, tower tours, sponsored abseils down the church tower and even a teddy bear parachute jumps.

Suggestions for new income-generating activities are always welcome.