Our Project
Restoring our Grade II listed, iconic stone-built church of 1911-12
With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Mary and St Egwin Catholic Church can realise its vision to carry out urgent repair works to the exterior of the building at a cost of £236,000. Thus securing this Grade II listed, iconic stone-built church of 1911-12, for future generations.
Parishioner Jim McArdle, who was part of the team to put the funding bid together, said: “It was with great excitement that we recently discovered the award of substantial funding for the necessary repairs to the exterior of our church. I have been a parishioner for over 40 years and whilst some repair work has been carried out over that time, it has no way enabled us to undertake a major refurbishment of this nature. This is a real boost to our parish, using National Heritage Lottery Funding, which will be put to good use. Thank you for the award.”
A programme of activities, many of which are being delivered remotely due to Covid-19 guidelines, is running until May 2021. To date, a variety of short videos have been produced and shared to keep the community abreast of developments. You can view these videos here and to keep abreast of developments, keep visiting this website and our social media pages for updates.
If you wish to get involved, or want to find out more, please contact our Heritage Consultant, Sue Pope, on 07875 377243.
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A whistle stop tour of our project from beginnng to end!
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A snapshot of our Celebration Event 21st August 2021
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Before you see the final reveal of our Tapestry and the wonderful work undertaken both inside and outside of our church on 21st August (11am-12.30pm
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
In advance of Tapestry Reveal on 21st August, hear from Suze and Tina of Woolly Mammoth Stitchworks about how the Apple of My Evesham Tapestry
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Tina Francis of Wolly Mammth Stitchworks CIC talks about the inspiration behind the Apple of My Evesham Project.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
In advance of our event on 21st August, hear from Suze and Tina of Woolly Mammoth Stitchworks about how the Apple of My Evesham Tapestry
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
On August 21st between 11am and 3pm we are inviting people to come along and view the improvements made to our church as part of
The Church of The Immaculate Conception & St Egwin Project Celebration
An event to showcase the achievements of our National Lottery Funded Project.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Good Afternoon Everyone! Please pop a note in your diary! On August 21st between 11am and 3pm we are planning a Celebration Event to reveal
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Look at our lovely box of completed apples - don't they look gorgeous! Don't forget to send yours back NOW to be included in the
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Here's Father Christopher as he shows you around the church and explains the wonderful work that is being undertaken on the interior - it is
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Good Monday Morning! Did you or any members of your family celebrate any special events at the church? Do you have any photos or family
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Good morning Everyone! I do hope all is well and Easter was calming and reflective. Just a gentle reminder to those of you who have
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1931 Glass in the south chapel was added by Hardman. If you would like to find out more about how to undertake your
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
A fascinating insight into local dialects!
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1928 Glass in the north chapels was added by Hardman. If you would like to find out more about how to undertake your
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1924 ( - 1925) Stained glass windows by Paul Woodroffe were added to the sanctuary and east windows of the north and south
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Thanks to everyone who has created a unique apple for us - please don't forget to return them to Sue ASAP in the envelope provided
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1912 The current church was opened on 27th November 1912. It was dedicated to St Mary and St Egwin (the Bishop and Founder
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1911 (September) The foundation stone of the current church was laid. If you would like to find out more about how to undertake
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History Hit! At some point during the 1910s a new, permanent church was planned. Pugin and Pugin were awarded the commission. The current church was
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Lots of lovely Apples are being returned! Please don't forget to return yours to Sue by 13th March! There are several kits remaining too, so
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History Hit! 1903 The Presbytery was added to the church site. If you would like to find out more about how to undertake your own
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Date for your diaries! If you would like to find out more about how to undertake your own historical research, do get in touch to
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Good Afternoon Everyone! Our new website is now LIVE! Do visit to find out more about the history of the church, events and further developments
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
Hi Everyone. Just to let you know there are only 16 apple kits remaining for the Apple of My Evesham project so, if you would
The Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Egwin, Evesham
History Hit! 1900( - 1901) A red brick school was built next to the iron church. This was later converted into the current Parish Rooms
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History Hit! 1897 The Diocese of Birmingham was extended to include Evesham. The current site of St Mary and St Egwin Catholic Church was purchased