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The SocietyThe Society was founded in 1933 to provide funds for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church and for carrying out improvements and adornments. It is a Registered Charity and is administered by the Chairman, Hon Secretary and Hon Treasurer and twelve committee members with the Rector as President.The Membership includes parishioners and other supporters, residents of Saffron Walden and many from further afield. Becoming a member helps to ensure that our work can continue under the guidance of the committee of the society. All are welcome and an application form is available on leaflets in the church or on application to the Secretary whose address is given below. The Work of the Friends of the ChurchA Church has stood on this site for 800 years. It was rebuilt 500 years ago under the supervision of John Wastell, master mason for King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, and externally apart from the spire has remained unchanged. Internally, over the years, many of the original tombs, chapels, pews and colouring have been removed and Victorian stained glass and the re-erected Chancel Screen and the Rood have had a great effect on the interior. Whilst the Friends have been responsible for many practical schemes such as the inner doors of the West Porch and the voice reinforcement system they have also striven to bring colour and beauty to the church. The last years of the 20th century were very fruitful, with the provision of embroidered kneelers, colourful banners and the creation of the Chapel of Remembrance. We aim to use local craftsmen and women in all our projects and are careful to ensure that the schemes blend happily with the spirit of the building as it was conceived long ago. Our work continues in the new millennium. You can help us by joining the Society. Membership costs a minimum of £3 per year (single) or £5 (family). For more information, please apply to the Secretary, Lawrence Gooderham Contact St Mary's
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