April Church Services CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

April 5th     Eucharist @ 8am and 11am

April 12th   EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE  @11am

April 19th    Eucharist @11am 

April 26th    Choral Evensong @6pm

Race night

Wednesday 22nd 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 £30 per person (£28 for Members of The Friends of St Candida) includes Grandstand ticket, Race Card, return coach travel – and exceptionally unreliable tips. 

Booking essential michaelwest@ryallfarm.com  or 01297 489795. Usually a sell-out so best to book soon!

Church services in February

February 9th Eucharist @ 11am

February 16th Eucharist @ 11am

February 23rd Choral Evensong @ 6pm

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 

CHURCH CLOSED FROM THE 4TH-9TH OF NOV- UPDATE 4TH OF NOV CHURCH NOW OPEN

PLEASE NOTE THE CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM MONDAY 4TH TILL FRIDAY 8TH OF NOVEMBER, THIS IS DUE TO SOME WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN ON THE FLOOR.

THE CHURCH WILL OPEN AS NORMAL AGAIN ON SATURDAY THE 9TH OF NOVEMBER.

Dear All

Unfortunately the work in the church has had to be cancelled because too many of the woodblocks were damaged. and we will have to rethink.

So please note that the church is no longer closed.

Many thanks

October events

OCTOBER

Sunday 6th October: 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 12th October: DECORATE THE CHURCH for Harvest Festival: Bring flowers,

fruit and vegetables for the decorations or join us for coffee and a chat. 10 am Church

Sunday 13th October: HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE 11 am Church

Friday 18th October: 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

Monday 21st October: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing Enigma.

6.45 pm, Village Hall

Sunday 27th October: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir,
6pm Church LAST CHORAL EVENSONG OF THE YEAR

This Wednesday - Sr George Somers Day Service

St Candida & Holy Cross

 Whitchurch Canonicorum

GEORGE SOMERS’ DAY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

3.30pm Wednesday 24th July 2019

A Service to give thanks for the historic link between the

people of Bermuda, Whitchurch Canonicorum,

Lyme Regis, Jamestown Virginia and Sir George Somers.

The Service will be followed by a Procession to Whitchurch War Memorial  for “The Cry from the Cross” 

and Afternoon Tea.

Car Treasure Hunt - 30th of June

Whitchurch's Got Talent

Free Exchange Cafe - July

The popular Free Exchange Café is open on Sunday, the 7th of July 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).

Village & Church coming events

Sunday 23rd June: CHORAL EVENSONG with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by Nicholas Brown. 6 pm in the church

Saturday 29th June: SUMMER FLING BARN DANCE - music by the Wyld Band with caller Ruth Jenkins. Bar & Raffle. Tickets £8 includes Ploughmans & pudding. All diets catered for, just let us know. 

Doors open 7pm, dancing from 7.30 in the Village Hall. Pre-booking preferred - contact Nesta on 01297 489976 or nesta@leafwork.co.uk

Sunday 7th July: THIRD ALICE DILKE MEMORIAL CONCERT: The very welcome return of ANNA CASHELL and SIMON WATTERTON to play Brahms Violin Sonata in G and Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E major and more. Tickets £10 on the door, to include Tea and Cake. 3 pm in the church

Saturday 6th July: Please note that the Friends' Garden Party has been cancelled - see Sunday 14th July below

Saturday 13th July: WHITCHURCH’S  GOT  TALENT - an exciting programme of entertainment by our local talent, promising to be a great evening.If anyone still wants to take part, it is not too late.  The closing date for entries is the end of June. There will be an opportunity to visit the hall and rehearse if necessary during the first two weeks of July or by arrangement.  If you would like further information, please contact Carolyn Peck on 01297 489185 or email carolyn56peck@gmail.com. Tickets on the door £5.00 adults / £2.50 children. Bar and Raffle. 7pm in the Village Hall

Sunday 14th July: FAREWELL TO THE BAINS - An opportunity to say a personal goodbye to John and Cynthia at Afternoon Tea in the Village Hall. Open to all, but please bring a plate to share, and let Ros (01297 489055) know if you are coming, and what you are bringing! 3pm to 4.30 pm in the Village Hall

Sunday 21st July: WHITCHURCH OPEN GARDENS: Our village gardeners throw open their gates in a burst of colour and design! Parking at the Village Hall . Refreshments available in the Church. More details later. Tickets £6, children free. 12 noon to 5 pm.

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}