This year's Annual Ride & Stride Event takes place on Saturday,12th September 2026, when Fr. David and others will be walking to raise funds for St. Leonard's Church,South Stoke and St. Nicholas Church, Arundel. Setting off from St Nicholas Church, the walkers will make their way over the South Downs to the historic church of St John the Evangelist in the village of Bury. On the way they will visit St Leonard's South Stoke and St Mary's North Stoke.Through the Historic Churches Trust, 50% of all monies raised stays directly with our churches, while the other 50% goes to the Sussex Historic Churches Trust to help save historic buildings across the County. Thanks to our participation in Ride&Stride in previous years, we were able to secure a grant from the Trust towards the renewal of the church roof last year.If you would like to join the walk, then please let me know and I will get your name added to the list.If you would like to sponsor the walk, please read on :Ride & Stride 2026

Once again, this year we're taking part in Sussex Historic Churches annual Ride and Stride, supporting St Nicholas' church Arundel, St Leonard's church South Stoke and historic churches across Sussex

Setting off from St Nicholas', we will make our way over the South Downs to the historic church of St John the Evangelist in the village of Bury. On the way we will visit St Leonard's South Stoke and St Mary's North Stoke.

Half the money raised will go to Sussex Historic Churches Trust and the other half will support both St Nicholas' and St Leonard's.

Please use the link below to sponsor them or contact the Parish Office on 01903 882262

https://givealittle.co/c/4OdNZwipjjvEVhTs08De4g

Thank You