Part of the Ruins of Lewes Priory

The Friends of Reading Abbey

'THE FRIENDS' EXISTS TO HELP PRESERVE THE RUINS OF READING ABBEY


We aim to aid the preservation of the Ruins of the Abbey for the enjoyment of all, and to spread knowledge and public awareness of its history

Sunday 17th June 2012

3.00 to 5.00 pm

Afternoon Tea at Caversham Court Gardens

The Friends of Caversham Court Gardens are hosting an opportunity for members of The Friends of Reading Abbey, The Friends of Reading Museum and themselves to get to know one another better.

Cream Teas will be available for purchase and other attractions are being organised.

Friday 6th July 2012

Summer Visit

What Happened Next?

When Henry VIII broke with Rome and dissolved the monasteries how was it received?

A Visit to EAST HENDRED

 

including a visit to Hendred House, home of the recusant Eyston family, courtesy of Edward Eyston, the current owner.  The pre-reformation chapel has never ceased to be a place of Roman Catholic worship

We will be accompanied by Abbot Geoffrey Scott OSB, one of our patrons and an expert on the time of recusancy in the Roman Catholic Church, who will guide us on our visit.

Cost of the Day £7.50

Limited Places (max. 20) on first come, first served basis

Private Travel Arrangements

Please contact the Secretary for further details and to offer/ask for lifts

 

 

Meetings are held twice yearly in Reading, on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons, when lectures are given by specialists on the life of the Abbey and on the most recent developments.
Members receive a twice-yearly Newsletter. Other occasional events take place. There is a small annual membership fee.

Original Web design by Sylvia Chumbley ~ cschumbley@yahoo.co.uk - Current webmaster John Bolton - info@jdbartist.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrons

The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Reading
The Right Reverend the Bishop of Reading
The Abbot of Douai Abbey
The M P for Reading East
The M P for Reading West
The Vice-Chancellor, of Reading University

Officers

President: Professor Brian Kemp
Vice-Presidents: Leslie Cram, Janet Bond
Chairman: Julia Boorman
Secretary: John Bolton
Treasurer: Peter Durrant
Newsletter Editor: Mary Vidgen
Committee: Stella Cooke, Hilda Reynolds,

Iris Hunt, Dianne Sykes