The lychgate at St Nicholas Church has been a historic landmark in Thanington since 1871. Perhaps you have been one of many who have walked through it on your way to worship or to mark significant times in the life of family and friends at baptisms, weddings or funerals? Or maybe you took shelter under the lychgate, hanging out with friends?
We would love to see any familiy photos you have with the lychgate, perhaps from some of those special occasions? If you would like to share a photo, please click use our 'Get in touch' page to make contact. It would be great to take copies and create a display of the lychgate's history with photos from Thanington residents.
Unfortunately, the lychgate is now in poor shape. It needs urgent work to restore the structure and put it on a firm footing, so that it continues to be a feature in Thanington for many years to come. To restore it in a way which makes it safe and preserves its historic character, will cost an estimated £24,000. This is well beyond the means of our regular congregation. We are applying for grants towards the cost, but this takes time and there are no guarantees. So we also need to raise money locally from people who care about Thanington.
Do you value Thanington Parish Church? Would you like to help keep this historic building in good shape for future generations? Do you want the lychgate to remain as a historic landmark in Thanington?
If so, please consider making a donation. Imagine if hundreds of people each gave a little, according to what they could afford. We know that with the rising cost of living and energy bills that this is just not an option for some. But for those who are able, please visit our giving page for information on how you can give to Thanington Parish Church.
The best way to give online to the church is through Parish Giving. To do this, visit www.parishgiving.org.uk and search for Thanington. We will receive all of your donation. Parish Giving does not take a cut. And if you are a taxpayer, Parish Giving can claim tax relief on your donation and give the church an extra 25% of what you donate. So if a taxpayer donates £10 and makes a gift-aid declaration, the church will receive an extra £2.50 gift-aid from HMRC.
Lets work together to love our lychgate.
Revd Nick White