The Friends of St Mary's Barnes aim to raise awareness of the church, which is the oldest building in Barnes dating back to 1100 as well as an award winning piece of contemporary architecture, and to raise funds for its upkeep and renovation
We run a series of events every year including concerts, lectures and exhibitions and everyone coming to these events is regarded as a "friend". Barnes celebrities who have taken part in recent years include Peter Snow, Patricia Hodge, Anneka Rice, Chris Patten, Alan Price, Aled Jones and Jimmy Perry. Funds raised have been used to pay for floodlighting, stone paving, notice boards, the induction loop, the engraved glass door and repairs to the tower, weathervane and clock
The Friends of St Mary's Barnes are led by an Advisory Council made up of people in the congregation and in the wider community of Barnes. If you wish to make a donation or receive more information, please contact the chairman Andrew Summers Tel: 020 8876 6719
For a full report of our activities do read our Reports
| Read | Annual Report 2010 |
| Annual Report 2009 | |
| Annual Report 2008 | |
| Annual Report 2007 | |
| Annual Report 2006 | |
| Annual Report 2005 |
26 September: a concert of organ, choral and orchestral music with works by Handel, Bach, Haydn and Parry. See poster here. Tickets £10 from the church office or Andrew Summers
22 October: a high powered debate based on Philip Pullman's book The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. Tickets £20 and £25 from the church office
24 October: songs, music and talk from Tim's amazing career as the UK's leading lyricist. Click here for poster
31 October at 6pm. Preacher the Very Rev Colin Slee, Dean of Southwark Cathedral
4 December: return of the much acclaimed a capella group for a seasonal concert
Click here for a full list of Past Events