Church services in February

February 9th Eucharist @ 11am

February 16th Eucharist @ 11am

February 23rd Choral Evensong @ 6pm

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.

Remembrance Sunday

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.

Can u lend a hand or ring some church bells?..........

RING THOSE BELLS!
NEW BELL RINGERS WELCOME! Mark Symonds, our Bell Captain, would love to hear from you if you might be interested in joining his team. Contact him on 01297 561656.

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DO YOU HAVE TIME TO LEND A HAND?
The Guild of St Candida looks after the cleaning of the church. If you would like to help, please call Tricia Fry (01297 489082). An hour or so every couple of months is all that is asked.

Spring time at the church with plenty of parking......

Coming soon.........

SUNDAY 25TH FEBRUARY: CHORAL EVENSONG with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. The service will be led by the Rev. John Eade. Details to follow. 6 pm, Church

MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY is showing LaLaLand, the multi-award winning movie. 7 pm, Village Hall

Christmas At The Church

Dear Friends

We hope you will join us to celebrate Christmas in the Church:

Thursday 21st December: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT - The traditional service of Lessons and Carols for Choir and Congregation, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. Mince pies and mulled wine to follow. 7 PM

Children are especially welcome to lead the singing of Away in a Manger, so please encourage them to come!

NB:There is limited parking at the church (best to get there early) but additional space is available at Berehayes Holiday Cottages, The Five Bells and the Village Hall. Wherever you park, please ensure you do not block access or other cars and, if in the lane, please make sure there is room for tractors, the milk tanker and emergency vehicles to pass.

Sunday 24th December: CANDLELIT MIDNIGHT MASS for Christmas Eve. 11 pm

Monday 25th December: EUCHARIST FOR CHRISTMAS DAY at Stanton St Gabriel. 9.30 am

Happy Christmas to you all!

Wedding flowers in the church

Photographs of some Wedding flowers in the Church - purple, cream and green.

Archway, pedestals and on the font - some of these arrangements where then taken to the reception venue whilst others stayed in the church for all to see.

Flowers were arranged by Tina Hedditch

Some Wedding flowers in the church

Wedding flowers in the church - cornflower blue, cream, yellow and green

Free Exchange Cafe - October

The popular Free Exchange Café is open next on Sunday, the 1st 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).

We hope to see you on Sunday.

Free Exchange Cafe 3rd of Sept

The popular Free Exchange Café is open next Sunday, 3rd of September from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum -   and then on the first Sunday of every month until November. 

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).

We hope to see you on Sunday.

Free Exchange Cafe August 6th

The popular Free Exchange Café is open next on Sunday, 6th of August from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum -   and then on the first Sunday of every month until November. 

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).

We hope to see you on Sunday.

Huge Thank you to all who came to the open day.....

Thank you to everyone that came and supported the Welcome to Whitchurch church/garden open day.

Over 170 people enjoyed wondering around the 7 gardens followed by visiting the church to see the history boards and sample some lovely refreshments.

Followed by over 60 people enjoying the choral evensong later in the evening.

Some of the garden open day photos........part 2

Some Garden open day photos......part 1

Free Exchange Cafe July 2nd

Dear Friends

The popular Free Exchange Café is open next on day, 2nd of July from 10.30 to 12 noon, in the Church at Whitchurch Canonicorum -   and then on the first Sunday of every month until November. 

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).

We hope to see you on Sunday.

Photo of Whitchurch Canonicorum

St Candida & Holy Cross photo

Welcome to Whitchurch in Bloom

Free Exchange Cafe - June 4th

Dear Friends

The popular Free Exchange Café is open next Sunday, 4th of June, 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 is away but the Children's Corner is open as usual, with lots of activities.

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).

We hope to see you on Sunday.