Christmas Lights Appeal

The days are getting shorter and the elves of TOCAG are busy preparing some goodies. To make our ideas a reality we will be in touch over the coming days with a few posts asking for your help and support.…

Video: Thundridge Old Church Alignment Myth

Could a simple compass reveal the truth behind one of the strangest stories about Thundridge Old Church? A new video tackles the myth that claims the church is aligned north–south, rather than in the traditional east–west direction.

ITV Visits Thundridge Old Church

In response to the story about vandalism and metal detectors at Thundridge Old Church last month, ITV visited the tower and talked with TOCAG members about our work to save the site and why we think it’s a special place.…

Recent Vandalism at Thundridge Old Church

It has been reported recently in an East Herts police appeal and by the BBC that the churchyard at Thundridge Old Church was visited by a group of men with spades and metal detectors and some minor damage observed. The…

Tai Chi at the Old Church on 26th July

Join us on 26 July from 1-3:30pm for WeBe Tai Chi Picnic Afternoon at Thundridge Old Church. Enjoy guided tai chi, meditation, a picnic, and relaxation in a unique setting. Cost is £15/person payable by cash on the day. All…

Volunteers Needed

TOCAG Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers to help with:  Fundraising – developing campaigns, managing donor relations, helping with grant applications (including NLHF), and more Secretary – organising board meetings and minutes, supporting policy compliance and governance processes, and maintaining statutory records and…

Annotated Tower Photo, 1906

Photo of Thundridge Old Church tower, 1906

This is a photograph of Thundridge Old Church showing the tower and churchyard. Possibly taken by Ernest E Squires during the 1906 East Herts Archaeological Society excursion to the tower. To view an annotated version of the photo, with notes about…

TOCAG Archives – Grand Opening

We are happy to announce a new project by Thundridge Old Church Action Group – the TOCAG Archives! Visit: archive.thundridgeoldchurch.org (or scan the QR code). The TOCAG Archives website provides free and open access to photographs and artwork, documents, videos,…

Annual Report for 2024/2025

The TOCAG annual report is readable online now. Whilst this report covers the financial period 2024/25 it presents a timely opportunity to review a critical moment for TOCAG and the Old Church, in effect a manifesto. 2025 has been transformational.…

Video: How Old is Thundridge Old Church

Jerry Dyer created a video about a recent project at the Old Church that may shed light on how old it is. Dendrochronology experts have sampled the surviving softwood timbers inside Thundridge Old Church. Visit Jerry’s Youtube channel to learn…