St Catherine's Church in Ludham is a beautiful old building. It reflects the great wealth of the population when it was built during the 14th and 15th centuries, replacing an older, smaller and far less impressive chapel.
The west tower and chancel of this church are 14th century and later, the rest of the church being mainly 15th century with 19th and early 20th century restorations. Among many items of interest inside are the hammerbeam roof to the nave, dating to about 1466, the chancel arch with its carved capitals of grotesques and seaweed foliage and a rare Royal arms of Elizabeth I. More spectacular are the 15th century decorated octagonal font and one of the finest rood screens in Norfolk, dating to 1493.
Take a 360 degree virtual tour of St Catherine's Church
Listen to St Catherine's church bells
Recorded by Chris Richmond. Visit www.churchbellsofnorfolk.weebly.com to find out more about the bells, how this recording was made, how it is being used at the Mancroft Ringing Discovery Centre, and to listen to other church bells in Norfolk.
WE NEED YOUR HELP - DONATE NOW TO ST CATHERINE'S
St Catherine's relies on donations to provide care and support to everyone in this community.
Now, more than ever, please consider giving generously to support our mission and ministry by making a donation using the following button.
We are very pleased to be able to tell you that following completion of the buidling works that St Catherine's church is now open to both visitors and for private prayer and reflection every day
from 10:00am until 4:00pm
Ken Grapes, Lay Chairman of the PCC
Rita Gibson, Churchwarden
Welcome to St Catherine's Church
St Catherine's Church, some thoughts and reflections.
ATTENTION
Churches Together and Ludham Parish Council
Looking After Ludham - Village Help Scheme
St Catherine's building works update
The building work in church is going on apace.
The new ringing gallery which has a jettied front (to give the ringers the required space) is in place and the flooring has been laid.
The old wooden tower screen will shortly be installed as the gallery balustrade and the new doorway will be completed to resemble the existing one at ground level.
The stud work of the new walls has had the electrical wiring installed and the spaces are being filled with insulation prior to being covered with tongue and groove woodwork, which will then be painted in a fetching colour.
Then the kitchen and loos will be fitted out and the floor tiled.
Ken Grapes
Lay Chairman of the PCC
and Fabric Officer
1 April 2021
Ludham on the Diocese website
'Looking After Ludham’ in the Waterside Benefice
"Churchwarden Ken Grapes and Authorised Worship Assistant Christine Wall tell us about the creation of the volunteer group 'Looking After Ludham' and of the services of worship that are taking place whilst their lovely old church is closed."
Follow the link to read the full article on the Norwich Diocese website all about the Churches Together and Ludham Parish Council help scheme.
A video highlighting some of the ways St Catherine's Church in Ludham is serving the community.
WELL DONE THE PEOPLE OF LUDHAM!
Once again you have come up trumps and, this year, raised the fantastic sum of £1287.47p, for Christian Aid.
Our small village is known for being charitable but it is remarkable that such an amount has been donated at this 'covid' time when financial pressures are even worse than normal.
Our thanks go to Jim and Tim of Ludham Butchers and Kumar from Throwers for providing collection points for all your envelopes and other donations. It is good to see business people at the heart of our community providing this vital community service.
So, take a bow, everybody, even if you were unable to donate on this occasion and, on behalf of Churches Together in Ludham and Christian Aid, thank you so very much!
John Savage
Parish Appeal Organiser
Easter Lilies at St Catherine's
My thanks to all who donated towards the lilies to decorate the church over Easter in memory of a loved one, a celebration, or to give thanks for something.
A big thank you also to Denise and Elizabeth who, despite all the restrictions and difficulties with Covid and the building works, took such great care to produce such lovely arrangements, and to Eleanor Rose who provided us with such lovely lilies.
Helen Middleton
Ludham Parish News
Find out what is happening in the community click on the link below to read the latest Ludham Parish News.
Where to find us
Norwich Road
Ludham
Great Yarmouth
NR29 5QA
Who's Who
Vicar - Vacant
For enquiries during the vacancy, please contact:
The Revd Catherine Dobson Rural Dean St Benet at Waxham & Tunstead
The Waterside
