Ride+Stride is a sponsored bike ride or walk in which people from all over England walk or cycle between churches, exploring and enjoying the countryside from Cornwall to Northumberland. The money they raise helps to save historic churches, chapels and meeting houses for future generations by helping to fund urgent repairs and the installation of modern facilities.

In 2014 over £138,616 was raised in Kent, enabling the Friends of Kent Churches to help 19 churches across Kent with some of the costs of their essential repairs. In 2015, Ride+Stride, supported by the National Churches Trust,  is aiming to raise over £1.5 million for the restoration and preservation of historic churches, chapels and meeting houses.

As usual FBC is taking part in the Kent Ride + Stride with riders, walkers and those staffing the church building for others to visit. It all takes place on 12 September. Let us know if you want to join in!