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Beautiful bookmarks for St Peter’s

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Designed and produced by artist Eric Peplow

We are delighted to tell you about a new fundraiser for St Peter’s – beautiful bookmarks, designed and produced by Northamptonshire artist, Eric Peplow.

Eric is a member of the art group at Wilbarston, and has been a supporter of St Peter’s by joining our occasional drawing mornings with Church Langton artist, Maxine Dodd.

Eric is a keen supporter of historic church buildings and has made bookmarks for several churches in Northamptonshire where he lives to help with fundraising. His generous offer to make some for St Peter’s was accepted without hesitation!

Three bookmarks, with smart red tassel
Three bookmarks, the smart red tassel reflects St Peter’s colour

Eric visited the church again to make sketches and reference photos and then painted the final image at home. He included a name plate on the wall, which gives lovely detail to the painting. He has a printer with whom he works to produce the bookmarks.

St Peter’s Church bookmarks, by Eric Peplow, Detail
St Peter’s Church bookmarks, by Eric Peplow, Detail
St Peter’s Church bookmarks, Detail on the wall
St Peter’s Church bookmarks, Detail on the wall, with name plate

The finishing touch is the tassel. What colour would you like? The choice was obvious, red, because it is the colour long associated with our saint, Peter. They add a sparkle that complements Eric’s delicate watercolour painting beautifully.

Three bookmarks, with smart red tassel
Three bookmarks, the smart red tassel reflects St Peter’s colour
The best way to mark your place!

You can buy a bookmark for £2.00 each, when you visit the Community Hall for Cream Tea on Sunday afternoons or in church itself when open for events.

If you live further afield but would like to order a bookmark (or two, or three!) Please email info@churchlangton.org.uk for details.

Enjoy your holiday reading and never lose your place!

Guided Tour St Peter’s Church

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This Sunday 4th July, 2021 – 2pm

As part of the month long Festival of Archaeology in Leicestershire & Rutland https://leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology/ these guided tours will highlight the tremendous history of the church from an early medieval naked figure, the 16th Century martyr Laurence Saunders, 18th Century eccentric and visionary William Hanbury and organ casing for the first performance in a parish church of Handel’s Messiah, to the beautiful renovations designed by the architect Joseph Goddard.

Adults £4 Cash only on the day please. Children FREE.

Pre booking and details from Roz Folwell 01858 545160 r.folwell@btinternet.com


 Cream Teas available in the Community Hall afterwards.

Cream Teas – 3pm – 5pm, at the Community Hall

Cream teas at Community Hall

Cream Teas run every Sunday afternoon until the end of September at the Community Hall, just past the school on the right – St Peter’s is open to visitors as well, so take a tour and enjoy a tea!

Homemade cakes and scones available for purchase as well as plants and produce – Church open for visitors

Car parking, toilets and handwashing facilities comply fully with current COVID-19 Guidance


Media makers

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Part of our Digital Persona project

You’re invited to join us on Saturday 26th June 1:30-3:30pm for a special ‘Media Maker’ event taking place at St. Peter’s Church. 

Supported by our new Digital Persona project that will see William Hanbury have his very own Instagram platform, Media Makers, will see young people carry out interviews, create short films, generate digital content and engage with local residents to capture what they love about St. Peter’s Church! 

There will also be lots of other activities including arts & crafts, a special William Hanbury ‘Talk & Tour’, plant & book sale, competitions and the opportunity to have a nice cuppa. 

We would like to see as many local residents as possible at the event, and look forward to seeing you all there. 

Frances Freer our lead digital curator had this to say about the event….. 

‘As the lead on this project, I’m very excited about sharing William Hanbury’s inspiring life, his vision and his legacy with as many people as possible. This exceptional figure helped to shape the parish as we know it today and he is deserving of an important spot within our local history. There’s no better way to learn about the life of this fascinating vicar of St. Peter’s than by visiting Church Langton church and join our Media Maker event, there will be a number of engaging Hanbury-inspired activities for people of all ages to enjoy.

So please, come and join the fun!’

Email info@churchlangton.org.uk to register your interest or ask a question about this event.