Historic buildings need an enormous amount of care and maintenance. They also need champions, people to encourage their use, and promote their existence. Friends of St.John’s Church is a Registered Charity No.1207977 that has been formed to support the preservation and conservation of St John the Baptist RC Church, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray for the public benefit by providing support to maintain, preserve and improve the fabric, furnishings and fittings of the historic church building and support the upkeep of its grounds. We are determined that no lack of support or funds will prevent this beautiful, historic church from continuing to serve the community.
St John’s church, dated 1839, is one of the oldest churches in the Diocese, and witnessed the first public Catholic worship in the town since the Reformation. It has a strong Pugin connection; is an important part of the town’s heritage and your support can make a difference in ensuring its continued presence for the future.​
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There are many skills that exist in the local community. Whether it is making tea or filling in funding applications, cutting the grass or organising an event such as an art exhibition - these are all important if the church is to remain vibrant part of the future of our community, and a symbol of its rich heritage.
To join the Friends costs only £5 a year, but we are more interested in your skills and ideas than a membership fee. So come along –become a Friend of St John’s today!
For the website of the Catholic Parish of St John the Baptist, Melton Mowbray please visit: