Chana James

Communications Manager for The Churches Conservation Trust. Love old buildings. Mum of 2

[Chana James @Chana284]

I know you're not supposed to have favourites, but I visited one of my favourite @TheCCT churches at Aldwincle in #Northamptonshire today to discuss the origins of #Champing - this is for an article in the next edition of Pinnacle magazine. Due out end of May @ChurchCamping

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

We're here at the V&A to explore the future of churches and discuss how to protect these remarkable buildings. If you're joining us today, take part in the conversation using the #GreatExpectationsForChurches hashtag.

[Churches Conservation Trust @TheCCT]

What could the next 50 years look like for churches? Join policy makers, funders, heritage professionals and community leaders on 21 Oct @V_and_A to find out.
⏰Time: 10:45am-1pm & 2:30pm-5pm

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/bJJp8VFMLH

@NatChurchTrust
#GreatExpectationsForChurches

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

Join us at London's Victoria & Albert Museum and online for Great Expectations – a high-profile conference about the future of the UK’s historic churches.

📅Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025
🎟️ Get your tickets now - in person and online tickets available: https://t.co/6bzUSorTux

[Chana James @Chana284]

#1940sWeekend at #BletchleyPark today with Suz. I forgot how much I love dressing up.

[Champing @ChurchCamping]

Have you ever wondered what it's like to stay in a historic church on a cycle tour? Get the inside scoop with Rob Ainsley's inspiring blog post about his recent stay at Arkengarthdale in the Yorkshire Dales: https://t.co/WyXkcMIhLz

#cyclinglife #cyclingpics #cyclingaddict

[Churches Conservation Trust @TheCCT]

We are excited to announce our 2025 Annual Lecture: The Astonishing Rise of England’s Greatest Warrior King, Henry V – with bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones.

17th November, 7 – 9.30pm @Southwarkcathed

Find all info here: https://t.co/ozEMBGljpg
#HistoryLovers

[Chana James @Chana284]

Just booked my tickets for this. Very excited about the lecture series. I bought Richard's book 'how to read a church' when it first came out and is my go to reference book on churches and for when I'm lacking inspiration.

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

🚨 Knowledge Drop: Decoding Sacred Symbols with Britain's leading Symbolist Richard Taylor

New online event series from 1-2pm on 9,10 & 11 September. The £25 series ticket gives you access to all 3 events & the chance to watch them back.

Book now➡️https://t.co/uBuGNtxkfT

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

🚨The Government has cut vital VAT relief on church repairs, forcing small towns and villages to spend tens of thousands on conservation projects. The @Daily_Express covers the devastating changes to the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme ⬇️ https://t.co/OUMZWGhyyc

[Champing @ChurchCamping]

Champing summer faves:
1. Soak up the sun in Laxfield, Suffolk with Aldeburgh beach nearby
2. Take surfing lessons at Croyde beach near Bratton Fleming & enjoy Baggy Point views
3. Spend an evening under the stars at Arkengarthdale or Penstrowed
More tips: https://t.co/fZw0xAVALQ

[Chana James @Chana284]

This week we held our annual @TheCCT staff away days at St Peter's Northampton. We don't get together very often as we live all over the country but when we do, it reminds me what a lovely bunch of people I work with ♥️

[Chana James @Chana284]

We still have some free pens and sweets! Come and say hello if you're at #synod today.

[Churches Conservation Trust @TheCCT]

We’ve had a very fruitful few days at General Synod in York. If you’re here, come and see us in the Exhibition Area where we have a display in partnership with our friends at @NatChurchTrust. Watch the #synod debate online here: https://t.co/BKH2FpufPo

[Chana James @Chana284]

Today I went to one of my favourite churches at Albury in Surrey to do some filming. Not the first time it's been used for filming: the church was used as location for 'the Scottish wedding' in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. Sadly no Hugh Grant, but I did see some sheep.

[Chana James @Chana284]

I've just had a wonderful two days visiting churches in Gloucestershire on our trustees' tour. Thank you to all of our brilliant volunteers, without whom our work would not be possible. Well done, West Team on organising another brilliant tour.

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

📣 If you work or volunteer at a church, chapel or meeting house, we want to hear from you 📣 We are carrying out The National Churches Survey to help people better understand the challenges churches, like yours, face. Please help us ⬇️
https://t.co/N5l02Jpfuz

[National Churches Trust @NatChurchTrust]

🚨Westminster Hall debate on the Impact of Churches, Tuesday 13 May at 9:30am. Thank you to @MarshadeCordova & @JohnGlenUK for tabling this.
You can watch it online here: https://t.co/b6mmsmfqB9 Find out more on why the debate is so timely below⬇️

[Chana James @Chana284]

Thanks Brian and Fiona for another amazing conference in Cardiff. Meeting the Mari Lywd at the end was fantastic!

[Brian Hoggard @folkmagicman]

Had a great day running Hidden Charms 5 in Cardiff today. Met lots of lovely people and this beast right at the end. Fabulous :-)
https://t.co/Q8OB7DkLb5

[Chana James @Chana284]

Don't forget to put your clocks forward this weekend. We got ahead of the game at St Peter's Northampton today. Apologies for any confusion!

[Chana James @Chana284]

Look at our new Champing church! You too can stay in a tin tabernacle. How cool is this?!

[Champing @ChurchCamping]

Would you like to stay somewhere truly extra-ordinary? Introducing St Mary Burgh Parva! This beautiful church from 1903 is a ‘tin tabernacle,’ a prefabricated and (supposedly) temporary place of worship. Now you can stay here overnight. Find out more: https://t.co/Y2MhpEd6Pz

[Churches Conservation Trust @TheCCT]

It’s time for our architecture quiz again! What does the term ‘quatrefoil’ describe?
1)A continuous row of corbels
2)A false window
3)A geometric shape formed of four partially overlapping circles

Let us know your guess in the comments!

#churcharchitecture #architecturequiz