Charity releases Christmas card to help preserve history of Kenilworth's Augustinian abbey

By James Smith

8th Nov 2022 | Local News

The Harry Sunley Memorial Project has released a Christmas card for the seventh time
The Harry Sunley Memorial Project has released a Christmas card for the seventh time

A Kenilworth charity is selling Christmas cards to help raise funds to support the preservation works at the abbey ruins in Abbey Fields.

The Harry Sunley Memorial Project (HSMP) has released its seventh annual Christmas card as it continues to fund renovations which could see the Augustinian abbey open to the public.

The project is partway through a project which has seen a mezzanine floor built in the grade I listed gatehouse as well as shelving to display the many artefacts the group maintains.

HSMP, which was formed from the Kenilworth Abbey Advisory Committee in 2015, relies on donations from individuals and organisations to fund the restoration works at the abbey.

This year two cards have been produced, both designed by fundraising director Mervyn Kimberley.

The cards are being produced in a large portrait version, in packs of 10 for £10, and a smaller edition, at £6 for a pack of 10.

Project fundraising director Mervyn Kimberley said: "If you enjoy living in an historic town such as Kenilworth, or even if you just enjoy old buildings, then please help us to add to that history, support our project and you could soon be standing inside our wonderful little gatehouse imagining yourself back in time."

Mervyn added: "The number of cards is limited, so it is essential that orders for cards are made as soon as possible - sales will be on a first come first served basis. Thank you for your support."

For more information on the history of Kenilworth's Augustinian Abbey, please follow this link.

Cards are available from:

  • Lawton, Park Road
  • No 4 Barbers, Park Road
  • Kenilworth Footcare, Oaks Precinct
  • Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square
  • Haigs Hotel/McKees Brasserie, Balsall Common

     

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