This year’s annual event is on Saturday 13 September. The idea is to cycle, ride, drive, push a pram, go on horseback, walk even—to visit as many churches as possible. In north-east Bassetlaw, there are seven churches within a short distance of each other: Misterton Parish Church, Misterton Methodist Church, West Stockwith Parish Church, and parish churches in Walkeringham (closed but grounds open), Beckingham, Clayworth, and Gringley.

Churches will be open from 10.00am to 6.00pm; many will offer refreshments. The idea is to get sponsorship—then half the money raised goes to Notts Historic Churches Trust (NHCT)(www.nottshistoricchurchestrust.org.uk/ridestride/) and half to the church of your choice. NHCT has supported both Misterton and West Stockwith churches in recent years so local support is always welcome. Sponsorship forms are on the NHCT website.