St Mary the Virgin, Micheldever Annual Report 2025
Please find attached the St Mary's, Micheldever,Annual Report 2025, which highlights the church's activities for 2025. Read about the fundraising activities that the church has organised throughout the year for the repairs to the roof and organ and general maintenance of the church. Find out about Growing Rural Parishes and our involvement in this Church of England activity. Understand the finances of the church during the last year This report was approved by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)
Dever Singers are recruiting
Are you an amateur singer who enjoys classical music and live in proximity to Micheldever and its surroundings?. The Dever Singers are a group of amateur enthusiasts who practise throughout the year and give a winter and summer concert. If you are interested in joining the Dever Singers please see the details below.
Church Building Proposed Renovations and Improvements Project
Come along to informal meetings on Saturday, 18th April, or 25th April, to hear proposals for this new project.
Micheldever Village Fete 20th June 2026
The village fete will take place in the grounds of the Half Moon and Spread Eagle Pub in Micheldever on Saturday, 20th June. All welcome!
Roof Repairs
We are delighted to report that, despite the recent never-ending rain, the roofing repairs to the chancel and vestry roofs of St Mary’s are now complete. A few months ago, we were really struggling to assess how our fundraising efforts and reserves could stretch to covering the roof repairs as well as other recent expenses for major repair bills for the organ, electrical work, and central heating. Maintaining and preserving a Grade II* listed heritage building is a challenge. But then we
St Mary’s organ still needs your support!
Music in churches is synonymous with organs. It is their unique sound and volume which makes them such special musical instruments; it is impossible to imagine a church service without an organ. The organ is a living, breathing machine and, as with any musical instrument, organs need to be cared for. Over time parts wear out, leather perishes, dust accumulates, and the organ begins to suffer from excessive wind noise and becomes more difficult to play. The time has come to give
