Dates for your diary

Sunday 23rd February: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir.6 pm, Church 

Sunday 24th May: BACH VESPERS – Evening Service with choir and  small orchestra. 6 pm Church

Sunday 12th July: FOURTH ANNUAL ALICE DILKE MEMORIAL CONCERT: The Divertimento Piano Trio. Programme includes piano trios by Beethoven and Mendelssohn.Tickets £10 on the door, to include Afternoon Tea.  3 pm, Church 

Concert this Sunday the 7th of July

The Alice Dilke Memorial Concert

SIMON WATTERTON (PIANO) AND ANNA CASHELL (VIOLIN) 

Debussy: Violin Sonata

Beethoven: Piano sonata in E Op.109

Brahms: Violin Sonata in G

Tickets on the door - £10, to include interval Tea and Cake

Sunday 7th of July at 3pm

The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum

Concert this Sunday coming.........

Concert by the Whitchurch Ensemble

Sunday 19^th August, 3pm, St Candida and Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum

£10 (under-18s free), to include tea and cakes

In aid of the organ fund

Steven Mingay (clarinet), Paul Colman (viola), James Olsen (‘cello), Nicholas Brown (piano)

The Whitchurch Ensemble are all experienced performers and teachers of their instruments. Steven, Paul and James come from the Bournemouth area, but rehearsals take place in Whitchurch, using Nick’s rather nice Bosendorfer piano. Given the repertoire available, it is essentially two trios: clarinet and piano with either viola or ‘cello.

The programme includes two trios: Mozart’s delightful “Kegelstatt” trio (with viola), reputedly written while engaged in playing skittles and Beethoven’s Trio in B flat, Op.11 (with ‘cello), which has all the wit and brilliance that one expects from him. There is also Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro Op.70, contrasting the composer’s lyrical and exuberant syles, and then Four Pieces (for the trio with viola) by Max Bruch (he of the violin concerto in G minor). These are truly wonderful pieces with plenty of romantic passion and display, warm melodies and some moments of sheer magic.

DATES FOR THE DIARY JULY & AUGUST

SUNDAY 29TH JULY, at 6 pm in the Church

CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. Music by Rachmaninov and Wesley. 

MONDAY 30TH JULY at 6.45 pm in the Village Hall

WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing Empire of the Sun 

SATURDAY 11TH, SUNDAY 12TH AND TUESDAY 14TH AUGUST, 11 am - 5 pm

OPEN GARDEN AT HARCOMBE HOUSE, PITMANS LANE, MORCOMBELAKE

Jan and Martin Dixon's spectacular hillside garden with stunning views to Charmouth and Lyme Regis. The garden is landscaped, with a series of gravel paths and terraces connected by steps. Home-made Teas and refreshments available.

Admission £5 (children free).

SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST 

THE WHITCHURCH ENSEMBLE - Steven Mingay (clarinet), Paul Colman (viola), James Olsen ('cello), Nicholas Brown (piano) - play Mozart, Beethoven and Bruch. In aid of organ refurbishment. In the Church at 3 pm. Tickets £10 on the door, to incldude and cake.

SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 

CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. 6pm Church 

MONDAY 27TH AUGUST:

WHITCHURCH, MORCOMBELAKE & RYALL FLOWER AND DOG SHOW: The annual extravaganza of local gardening and artistic talent plus fun and games for all. Details Flower Show (489412) Dog Show (489330).

2-5 pm Village Hall

Musical dates for your diary.......

Sunday 24th June

SIMON WATTERTON (PIANO) AND ANNA CASHELL (VIOLIN) 

return for the second annual Alice Dilke Concert, to play the Brahms A Major violin sonata (no 2) and the Schumann A Minor violin sonata, along with smaller works by Bach and Kreisler.

Sunday 19th August

THE WHITCHURCH ENSEMBLE,  

Steven Mingay (clarinet), Paul Colman (viola), James Olsen ('cello), Nicholas Brown (piano) play Mozart's Kegelstatt Trio,  Beethoven's  Trio for clarinet, cello and piano and works by Bruch and Schumann. 

This concert is in aid of the refurbishment of the church organ.

Sunday 18th November

THE DIVERTIMENTO TRIO - Mary Eade (violin), Vicky Evans (Cello), Margaret Lynn (piano) make their annual appearance. Programme to be announced 

Dates for your diary March and April

MARCH

Sunday 11th March: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY:
A jolly, half hour get-together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it!
The children will be making posies and everyone will be decorating a heart tree for
their Mothers. Stories and refreshments. 11am, Church
Sunday 11th March: MOTHERING SUNDAY LUNCH – special menu available (and
bookings) from Pat/Stacey on 01297 489262. Five Bells from 12 noon
Thursday 22nd March: CANTAMUS IN CONCERT. Our fine local choir present their
Spring programme, “Lift up your voice”, a celebration of sacred music. £10 on the door.
7.15 pm Church
Friday 23rd March: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades, if not your wits, to be sharpened! 9.45 am, Five Bells
Palm Sunday 25th March: ANNUAL PROCESSION through the village to the Church, led by the Ryall Donkeys (weather and temperament permitting!). 10.45 am, Five Bells
Monday 26th March: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 pm, Village Hall

APRIL

Sunday 1st April: EASTER SUNDAY EUCHARIST. 11 am, Church
Friday 20th April: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your
dull blades, if not your wits, to be sharpened! 10 am, Five Bells
Sunday 22nd April: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir.
6pm, Church
Wednesday 25th APRIL: AN EVENING AT TAUNTON RACES. Our very popular
annual visit - Coach leaves Whitchurch (via Charmouth) at 3.30 pm and gets back
around 9.00 pm. Cost includes Grandstand tickets, Race Card, return coach travel – and
exceptionally unreliable tips! £30 per person. (£28 – Friends of St Candida)
Bookings (essential) – michaelwest@ryallfarm.com or 01297 489795.
Monday 30th April: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 pm, Village Hall

Dates for your diary for January and February

JANUARY

Monday 8th January: TRIPUDIO CLASS – An hour of gentle exercise for all ages.
See below for other dates. £5 per session. 6 – 7 pm, Village Hall
Saturday 13th January: NEIGHBOURS LUNCH – Soup, fruit and cake, tea and coffee. No
charge but donations requested for Matthew Rusike Children’s Home in Zimbabwe and
Weldmar Hospice. 12.30 Church
Friday 19th January: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all
your dull blades, if not your wits, to be sharpened! 9.45 am, Five Bells
Sunday 28th January: THE BIG BREAKFAST – Enjoy a traditional English Breakfast –
one of the highlights of the village year! £8 (Under 10 £5) 9 am–2.00 pm, Village Hall
Monday 29th January: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 pm, Village Hall

FEBRUARY

Sunday 4th February: BOWJANGLES! A very welcome return for this exciting quartet -
the singing, dancing, comedy, cabaret, variety, theatrical string quartet. Simply great fun
and very, very talented. Don’t miss their new show, “Excalibow”!
£10, tickets on the door.
3pm Village Hall
Friday 16th February: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all
your dull blades, if not your wits, to be sharpened! 9.45 am, Five Bells
Sunday 25th February: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir.
6 pm, Church
Monday 26th February: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 pm, Village Hall

September Concert

Gibbins Family Concert

3 Generations of the family playing a variety of musical instruments and singing all types of music

Saturday September 23rd

7pm

Tickets £10 to include Buffet

More information available from Sue Johnson 01297 489375 or PCC members

Concert in the church next Sunday- June 4th 2017

Simon Watterton (piano) and Anna Cashell (violin) will be making a much-anticipated return to Whitchurch Canonicorum on Sunday 4th June.

Their programme includes works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Schumann and Sarasate.

The concert is being held in memory of Alice Dilke, who lived near the village for nearly 50 years and died last year.

Anna is a member of the Esposito String Quartet, the Irish Chamber Orchestra and the Watterton Piano Trio. She studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School and the Royal College of Music, where she was awarded multiple prizes including String Player of the Year.

Simon has given recitals as soloist and chamber musician all over the world. In recent years, he has performed in China, Canada, the USA, Sweden and Italy as well as extensively in the UK and Ireland. He studied at The Purcell School and the Royal College of Music, where he won a range of prizes and awards, including the Hopkinson Silver Medal.

The Alice Dilke Memorial Concert starts at 3pm. Tickets are £10, on the door only, and include tea and cake in the interval. Children under 14 are free of charge.

Sunday 4th June at 3 pm

The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross

Whitchurch Canonicorum

We hope you will join us!