CHRISTMAS CARDS TO SUPPORT CHURCH FUNDS

NOVEMBER VILLAGE EVENTS - INCLUDING BONFIRE NIGHT

Tuesday 5^th November: GUY FAWKES NIGHT! Parade of Guys, Fireworks, Bonfire. From 6.30pm Five Bells

Sunday 10^th November: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Ceremony and Service.  

10.45 am War Memorial, followed by short service in Church.

Saturday 16^th November: VILLAGE BARN DANCE following on the huge success of last year.  Callers and musicians from the Wyld Band.  Bring and Share Finger Food Buffet Supper.  Great fun for dancers and non-dancers alike. £5 on the door; proceeds to The Friends of St Candida. Details from Briony (01297 489546).   7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall

Monday 25^th November: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing The Eagle Huntress. 6.45 pm Village Hall 

Free Exchange Cafe October

The popular Free Exchange Café is open on Sunday, the 6th of October from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum.

Enjoy freshly-brewed coffee, tea, croissants and pastries straight from the oven. Catch up with friends and neighbours, or browse the Sunday papers. Come for ten minutes or stay for an hour. 

Ros will be hosting the Children's Corner 

The Free Exchange Table is open, too. Bring something you no longer need, take something away if you like it or both or neither - whichever you choose, no money changes hands. Plants and Produce are always welcome. 

There's no charge for the Cafe (but feel free to leave a donation).

August/September coming events

Sunday 25th August: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir,
6pm Church
Monday 28th August: WHITCHURCH, MORCOMBELAKE & RYALL FLOWER AND
DOG SHOW: The annual extravaganza of local gardening and artistic talent plus fun and


SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1st September: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers,
friendly conversation and the exchange table. Children's story-telling with Ros (11 am).
10.30 - 12 noon Church
Saturday 14 September: ANNUAL RIDE & STRIDE: Join us on foot, on bike, on a
tractor or on horse for a day out in aid of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust and our
own church. Sumptuous Afternoon Tea for all participants!
Details from Michael - 01297 489795
Sunday 15th September: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE: A jolly, half hour get-
together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! We’ll be looking at
the food we eat and we will have a mini picnic, making a sandwich and having a drink.
Please bring a rug to sit on and if you have specific allergy needs your own food.
11am, Church
Monday 30th September: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing Apostasy
6.45 pm Village Hall

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

Open Gardens and Cream teas poster

Car Treasure Hunt - 30th of June

Whitchurch's Got Talent

Village Event in July...

^{ADVANCE  NOTICE  ********************}

^{WC Productions Inc is pleased to announce that Whitchurch Village Hall will be hosting}

^{WHITCHURCH’S  GOT  TALENT}

^{on Saturday 13th July 2019}

^{The search is on for the GREATEST TALENT in the Vale}

^{Acts that will Thrill, Amuse and Amaze}

^{You will be judged on your Talent, Skill, Audacity, Dexterity, Ingenuity and Daring}

^{Prizes of astonishing Originality and Generosity will be awarded at the end of the evening}

^{Actors, Musicians and Singers, Dancers, Comedians and Impersonators, Presdigitators, Acrobats and Jugglers, PERFORMERS of ALL AGES are invited to compete for the edification, enlightenment and general entertainment of their peers}

^{ROLL UP!  ROLL UP!  YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!}

^{******************************************************}

  

^{Further details and entry forms will be available in due course, for more information contact carolyn56peck@gmail.com}

^{01297 489185}

Date for your diary.....

The next SHORT AND SWEET childrens service on the 17th of February @ 11am. 

More details to follow

December local events......

Saturday 15th December: DECORATE THE CHURCH for Christmas. Seasonal fun for all ages, with refreshments and stollen. 10 am Church

Sunday 16th December: SHORT & SWEET CHILDREN’S SERVICE - all about angels.   Ros and Sue Langdon will be leading the service together with Clare Colby, helping us all to produce a multitude of angels! 11 am Church

Monday 17th December: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY – “Biancanieves”. Details 01297 480898, 6.45 pm Village Hall 

Thursday 20th December: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT The traditional Christmas service of Lessons and Carols for Choir and Congregation, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. Mince pies to follow!  A HIGHLIGHT OF THE VILLAGE YEAR. 7pm Church. 

Friday 21st December: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades to be sharpened! 10 am Five Bells

Saturday 29th December: BEETLE DRIVE. 7 pm Village Hall

Monday 31st December: DISCO + BUFFET -  FANCY DRESS (World War 1 Theme) Donations requested for Help for Heroes. From  8 pm Five Bells

Village Barn Dance

Saturday 17th November

7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall

VILLAGE BARN DANCE  

the first in the village for many years. 

Callers and musicians from the Wyld Band

Bring and Share Finger Food Buffet Supper

Great fun for dancers and non-dancers alike 

£5 on the door; proceeds to The Friends of St Candida. 

Details from Briony (01297 489546).   

November free exchange - last one in 2018

The popular Free Exchange Café is open for another season with first being on Sunday, the 4th of November from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum.

Enjoy freshly-brewed coffee, tea, croissants and pastries straight from the oven. Catch up with friends and neighbours, or browse the Sunday papers. Come for ten minutes or stay for an hour. 

Ros will be hosting the Children's Corner 

The Free Exchange Table is open, too. Bring something you no longer need, take something away if you like it or both or neither - whichever you choose, no money changes hands. Plants and Produce are always welcome. 

There's no charge for the Cafe (but feel free to leave a donation).

Fun Quiz 1st of November

....to join us for a Fun Quiz at the Whitchurch Village Hall, 7pm this Thursday, 1st November.

Make up your own Team of Four, or let us know that you'd like to join in and we'll allocate you to a team.

There will be prizes, a simple raffle and the bar will be open.

The cost is £10 per team of four (or £2.50 per person). Proceeds to The Friends of St Candida.

Call Alan (01297 489055) or email alan.woody@gmail.com to book your place or just turn up on the night!

And, to follow:

Saturday 17^th November: VILLAGE BARN DANCE – the first in the village for many years. Callers and musicians from the Wyld Band.  Bring and Share Finger Food Buffet Supper.  Great fun for dancers and non-dancers alike. £5 on the door; proceeds to The Friends of St Candida. Details from Briony (01297 489546).   7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall

November local events.....

Thursday 1st November: GRAND QUIZ NIGHT by The Friends of St Candida.  Lots of prizes, Raffle, Licensed Bar.  Great fun in a good cause. Teams of four – call Alan (01297 489055 or alan.woody@gmail.com) 6.30 for 7pm Village Hall 

Sunday 4th November:  FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers and friendly conversation, as well as the exchange table and children's story-telling with Ros (at 11am). 10.30 am - 12 noon Church LAST FREE EXCHANGE CAFE OF 2018

Monday 5th November: GUY FAWKES NIGHT! Parade of Guys, Fireworks, Bonfire. From 6.30pm Five Bells

Sunday 11th November: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: Ceremony and Service.  Tea, coffee and bacon butties at 10 am in the church! 10.45 am War Memorial, followed by short service in Church. 

Thursday 15th November: VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Come and have your say! All welcome. 7 pm Village Hall

Saturday 17th November: VILLAGE BARN DANCE – the first in the village for many years. Callers and musicians from the Wyld Band.  Bring and Share Finger Food Buffet Supper.  Great fun for dancers and non-dancers alike. £5 on the door; proceeds to The Friends of St Candida. Details from Briony (01297 489546).   7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall

Sunday 18th November: THE DIVERTIMENTO TRIO returns to play in the Church.  Programme to be announced. Tickets £10 on the door. 3 pm Church

Friday 23rd November: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades to be sharpened! 10 am Five Bells

Sunday 25th November: SHORT & SWEET CHILDREN’S SERVICE - a jolly get-together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it!  Making traditional Christmas Puddings on Stir Up Sunday – please bring a wooden spoon.  11 am Church

Monday 26th November: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY – “Hidden Figures”.  Details 01297 480898. 6.45 pm Village Hal

October events.......

OCTOBER

Sunday 7th October:  FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers and friendly conversation, as well as the exchange table and children's story-telling with Ros (at 11am). 10.30 am - 12 noon Church

Saturday 13th October: DECORATE THE CHURCH for Harvest Festival:  Come and help – bring flowers, fruit and vegetables for the decorations or just join us for tea/coffee and a chat.  10 am Church

Sunday 14th October: HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE followed by refreshments and harvest nibbles. 6 pm Church

Friday 19th October: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades to be sharpened! 10 am Five Bells

Sunday 21st October: CAR TREASURE HUNT 1 pm Village Hall

Saturday 27th October: HALLOWEEN PARTY - Disco, Buffet, Fancy Dress optional.  8 pm Five Bells

Sunday 28th October: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir directed by John Bain. 6pm Church, LAST CHORAL EVENSONG OF 2018

Monday 29th October: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY - “Grave of the Fireflies”. Details 01297 480898, 6.45 pm Village Hall 

Harvest

Saturday October 13th at 10.30am

Please join us to decorate the Church ready for the Harvest service.

Everyone welcome to help or just come for a friendly tea and coffee and chat.

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Sunday October 14th at 6pm 

Come and join in the Harvest Thanksgiving Songs of Praise in Whitchurch Canonicorum Church.

Followed by cider, apple juice, tea, coffee and seasonal nibbles.

Free exchange Cafe on 7th October

The popular Free Exchange Café is open for another season with first being on Sunday, the 7th of October from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum.

Enjoy freshly-brewed coffee, tea, croissants and pastries straight from the oven. Catch up with friends and neighbours, or browse the Sunday papers. Come for ten minutes or stay for an hour. 

Ros will be hosting the Children's Corner 

The Free Exchange Table is open, too. Bring something you no longer need, take something away if you like it or both or neither - whichever you choose, no money changes hands. Plants and Produce are always welcome. 

There's no charge for the Cafe (but feel free to leave a donation).