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 Tim Rice, Gyles Brandreth, Aled Jones, Patricia Hodge, Chris Patten and Peter Snow. Funds raised have been used to pay for a new heating system, floodlighting, stone paving, notice boards, the induction loop, the engraved glass door and repairs to the tower, weathervane, clock and churchyard
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 at friends@stmarybarnes.org
For a full report of our activities do read our Reports
| Read | Annual Report 2011 | Annual Report 2007 |
| Annual Report 2010 | Annual Report 2006 | |
| Annual Report 2009 | Annual Report 2005 | |
| Annual Report 2008 |
The Ball will take place in St Mary’s on Friday 3rd February 2012. This year’s theme celebrates all that is best about London and proceeds will go to Under Tree Schools, SPEAR, Castelnau Centre, Friends of St Mary’s Barnes and others. Tickets went on sale on 5 November and all tables have been allocated with a waiting list now in place. Click here for our dedicated Ball page with more information
Saturday 24th March - ‘Golden Age of Song’ Friends of St. Mary’s Barnes Concert at 7.30pm
The Friends Choral Evensong on Sunday 6 November was a Celebration of Herbert Howells. The service included fine choral and organ music and an inspiring address by Paul Spicer, Howells’ biographer. Read Paul Spicer’s talk here
Archaeology booklet: The illustrated booklet of the archaeology of St Mary’s (see cover) is available from the Church Office or Andrew Summers for a suggested donation of £10
Click here for a full list of Past Events