The Friary
Programme
Sculptures
Flowers
Animal Blessing
Concert
Where To Find Us

WELCOME...
to our Friary festival website - which, focuses on not only the splendour of Creation, as seen both through the medium of the floral fruits of Creation, and in our friends from the world of pets and animals for the annual blessing, but also on the reason why we have Creation at all.
To help us here we are indebted to the inspiring and artistic creativity of Fr. Rory Geoghegan, s.j., who has kindly loaned us 12 of the 13 sculptures on display, which along with each individual floral setting, arranged and crafted by Richard Dennis and helpers, lead us through our faith story. Our festival is now over and we would like to extend our thanks to all those who have visited us not only at Chilworth, but also those of you who have been 'with us' through our website. (Click here for Brother Austin's welcome to the festival.)

Bro. Austin, ofm.
Guardian.
    Click here for Brother Austin's letter of thanksgiving for the festival.


      The title "WORKS FOR THE SPIRIT" derives from the exhibition of contemporary religious sculptures which are at the centre of our Friary Festival this year.



      The links at the top of this page will take you to more information about the Festival.
      Any questions? Please email us.


        The Franciscan Friary
        Sampleoak Lane
        Chilworth, Surrey
        GU4 8QR
        England


        WHERE TO FIND US
        For a map of where the Friary is situated, please click here.


        God give you peace!


        Photographs by Rita Beggins, Bill Girling, Deirdre Leach, Brian Longman, Brother George Smulski ofm and Liz Hayward. Friary montage created by Mike Girling. Used by permission.
        Site maintained by Liz Hayward. Last updated 3rd March 2009.