St John the Baptist in Fladbury
The church of St John the Baptist in Fladbury is located in the village centre. It has been a site of Christian worship since monks settled here in 691AD when Ethelred, King or Mercia, made a grant of land to Oftfor the then Bishop of Worcester. The monks later moved on to found the monastery that became Evesham Abbey. No trace of the early Saxon building remains, the present building dates from the 12th century with only the base of the tower dating back to Norman times. The church was rebuilt in 1340 with significant restorations taking place during Victorian times. The tower has a ring of eight bells which were rehung on a new frame in 1991.
For more information and details of services and activities, please visit the Five Alive parish website.
Parish Priest – Revd Sarah Dangerfield Tel: 01386 861669 priest@five-alive.co.uk
Churchwardens – Meredith Debenham 446276 & Celia Willis 861348
Parish Administrator – Carole Oliver Tel: 860389 Email: fmwcc01@gmail.com
Fladbury Wardens – Lindsay Cameron 860847 & Martin Ounsted 860363
Pastoral Care – Celia Willis 861348
Baptisms and Funerals – contact the Parish Priest.
Weddings – contact the Parish Administrator
Treasurer – Gus Orchard
Choir – Hilary Harris 860509
Church services – all welcome. Information can be found here or contact the administrator.
Bell Ringing
Fladbury & Cropthorne Bell-Ringers is very active. We ring for services, weddings & funerals in Fladbury & Cropthorne (and lately Bishampton).
Learning to Ring
We are always looking for people interested in learning to ring. If this is you, contact Anthony Palmer.
Practice Nights
Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, open practice in Fladbury
Monday, 3rd Monday of the month in Cropthorne.
Ringing Times
We ring for church events (services, weddings, funerals) and regular practice sessions. Fladbury is very popular with visiting ringers and we strive to keep a balance by limiting visits.
Visits are published in K.I.T and Fladbury Village Facebook Group.
Contact
Anthony Palmer General enquiries, training
John Powell Interesting in ringing at Fladbury or Cropthorne
