Nash
St John the Baptist, Nash is said to date from the 14th century and was a Chapel of Ease to Burford Church until 1849. The North Aisle and vestry were added in the 1860s. The beautiful screen between the nave and chancel came from Louvain in France in the late 1800s, and the intricately carved pulpit was installed in 1903. The organ is rather better than one would expect in a country church and was installed in the same year.
Boraston
The church, which has no known dedication, also appears to date from the 14th century and was also a Chapel of Ease to Burford Church. The huge roof timbers are rough hewn and are probably at least 600 years old. The church was re-fashioned in 1884 but two Norman doorways and a 14th century window can still be seen. The church has a carved oak screen and pulpit, showing the craftsmanship of the 19th century. Boraston’s 14th century chalice is currently kept in Hereford Cathedral. Both churches are in a reasonable state of repair.
Nash has a vibrant and active village hall. Boraston has an historic village inn.
The two civil parishes of Nash and Boraston each have an electoral roll of around 200. The ecclesiastical parish of Nash and Boraston has an electoral roll of 45. Each church has two services each month at 11.30am, alternating between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer, with attendance at each service averaging 14 or 15. Nash retains the use of BCP and Boraston uses Common Worship. There is a small prayer group that meets monthly.
Boraston is designated a Conservation Area, and both Nash and Boraston are beautiful rural areas, where the main activity is farming. Up to now, there has been very little in the way of new building or conversion work in either part of the parish.