Friends of Kent Churches

Dedicated to the preservation of churches in use of architectural merit or historic importance in Kent (pre-1965 boundaries), and to help maintain in good order their fabric and fixtures of special importance.

Membership

If you would like to become a member of the Friends, to support our work and enjoy our church visits and winter lectures, please click here.

Parishes and Historical Societies may also join. Parishioners may then take part in our activities (parishes receiving FKC grants are required to become members).

Visits to Churches and Lectures for members
Join our organized church visits, Thursday 15th July and Thursday 30th September. Click here for details and a booking form.

We visit two or three neighbouring churches on summer afternoons. We arrange local speakers to give us the history of each church and to point out interesting features, and we end with tea organized by the last parish. We meet at the first church listed and members provide their own transport. Please ask if you haven't got transport; we may be able to help.

Winter Lectures
We arrange lectures (with tea) on features of churches or related subjects. The next will be on 2nd December 2010 at Lenham Community Centre at 14.30. The talk will be by Mrs Marjorie Lyle, (M.A. Oxon.) entitled "Canterbury's Friaries, Grey, Black and White." Mrs Lyle, who has spoken to the Friends before, is an experienced guide-lecturer and author and is the Hon. Education Officer for the Canterbury Archaeological Trust. Her talk will be illustrated with slides.