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Friends of St Mary’s Bozeat
We are Friends of St Mary’s Bozeat. We formed the FOSMB group in 2023 to help raise awareness and money for the restoration, repair, maintenance and preservation of our lovely church, including supporting the PCC (Parochial Church Council).
We are building a community of supporters who have a love for historic buildings. Keep following our Facebook page for updates on new events, fundraising, how you can donate and as St Mary’s Church was initially built in the 1100s, we have many tales that we would love to share too.
Please note we are a separate organisation to the church.
Latest Events
Bozeat Barn Dance
Saturday 10th October 2026
Doors open 6.30pm, from 7pm start til 10pm.
Location: Bozeat Church Community Hall, Allens Hill, NN29 7LW.
Last year’s Barn Dance was so much fun for everyone, that we’re doing it all again. Don’t miss out, we expect tickets to go quickly!
Come join the toe-tapping fun – Put your cowboy boots on and let’s get ready to dance. No experience is needed, each dance will be guided by our dance caller.
Live band
Dancing
Raffle
Prize for Best Dressed
Licensed bar
Jacket Potatoes with a choice of fillings
Although you don’t have to dress up in cowboy style, if you’re a cowboy enthusiast or Calamity Jane at heart, a prize will be given for the best dressed.
Toilets, wheelchair access and some disabled parking.
Limited tickets are available.
Entry by ticket only:
Adult 16+ - £15.00* and Child - £5.00*
*Price includes food (Drinks and raffle paid separately).
Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.
Tickets available from Chris or Sue:
Chris Brett – chris.brett53@yahoo.com or call 07818 856264
Sue Wagstaff – suwagster@yahoo.com or call 07815 781728
Money is raised for the Friends of St Mary’s Bozeat. FOSMB exists purely to help restore, preserve, repair and maintain St Mary’s Church building and churchyard.
For more updates, follow our Facebook page Friends of St Mary’s Bozeat.
Bozeat Open Gardens
Saturday 18th July 2026 12-5pm
Begin your tour of the village at St Mary’s Church.
Adults £5, Children free
Includes brochure with map showing locations of open gardens.
Explore the natural wonders of the churchyard. Children’s activities. Refreshments in church from 12-4pm.
Northamptonshire and Peterborough Organists Association will being playing beautiful music on our restored Yates organ at 12.30pm.
Bellringing demonstration at 1pm.
All profits go towards the restoration, preservation, repair and maintenance of the church building.
Further details from Chris Brett:07818 856264or email:chris.brett53@yahoo.com
Ways to Donate to FOSMB
Built around 1130, our historic St Mary’s Church is a Grade I listed building that has been adapted over the years, but still with its charm.
To maintain, restore, preserve and repair the building itself, you can imagine it isn’t cheap, often needing specialists to help, from stained glass window repair, plastering to organ restoration. Donations are always needed and really appreciated to make a difference. To keep the church building in the best possible condition for generations to come.
Here are a few ways you can donate to FOSMB:
1) Send a one off gift donation - cheque payable to Friends of St Mary’s Bozeat*
2) Become a ‘Friend of St Mary’s Bozeat’ and pay monthly bank standing order payments. You will also be kept informed of our fundraising events*
3) Visit our events and contribute in activities (cash or contactless card payments accepted).
* Please contact Polly Howard, our FOSMB Treasurer via email: pollyhoward2011@gmail.com for more details on how to donate via cheque and bank transfer.
Thanks in advance.
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