What do The Friends do?

Primarily we raise money for projects that meet our aims. Since 1984 this amounts to projects worth well over £60,000 at current prices.

Sometimes we suggest projects - like this website. Sometimes we consider projects brought to us. In raising money for projects we also provide many social events for the parish.

Some of our fund raising ventures ...

These are MAJOR fundraising efforts on behalf of the oldest building in Leatherhead - please support them

Friends Main Auction - Saturday 16th March 2002
The Friends of the Parish Church held an Auction of various gifted items in the Parish Church Hall on the morning of Saturday 16th March 2002, viewing commencing at 10am, auction of lots at at 11.15am.

Silent Auction, and Supper - the same day at 7pm, also in the Parish Hall: our next is in April 2005
Dinner was served before the Auction and the evening began 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Admission was by ticket only at £7.50 including supper. Supper was served at 8pm - soup, cold meats, salads and desserts. There was a cash bar - so there was no need to bring drink or glasses. The bar will also had non-alcoholic drinks.

What is a 'Silent Auction'? : A bidding list is provided beside each displayed item. If you wish bid for that item you write your name on the next free line on the list and how much you are prepared to bid - it must be higher than the last bid.

Someone else may then come along and top your bid! So it is up to you to keep up to date on the bidding for the items you would really like and make sure that yours is the highest bid. Bids may not be withdrawn.

After the supper and after notice has been given, all the lists are collected, any 'postal' bids are opened and the highest bidders for each item are announced.

Items are bought as described on the evening or seen. The Buyer is the highest bidder known at the close of bidding. Any disputes are settled by the Chairman, whose decision is final. Arrangements for promises are between the provider and the purchaser.

The Friends of Leatherhead Parish Church wish to thank all those who donated lots for sale.

Our next Silent Auction in on April 16 2005.

In Autumn 2005 we have also revived our tradition of working parties in the churchyard.