Church services in February

February 9th Eucharist @ 11am

February 16th Eucharist @ 11am

February 23rd Choral Evensong @ 6pm

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

Short and Sweet service 31st of March

On Sunday 31st March the Rev Ginny Lucket and Ros will be celebrating Mothering Sunday at 11.00 a.m. at Whitchurch Canoniocorum Church.

We will be sharing pur special thoughts and memories of our Mums, making posies of flowers and also making paper flowers designed by Clare Colby. (Remember the fabulous angels we made at Christma).  So another fun service for everyone.

As we usually do please bring a photo or something special which reminds you of your Mum.  But this year we especially ask if you could bring a donation for Cupboard Love (the Bridport Food Bank charity) which will help Mums and Dads who are finding it difficult to fed their families.

If anyone is able to give me flowers suitable for posies please let me (Ros) know (01297 489055)

Winter time in Whitchurch, can you spot our church?

Forthcoming events.......

Sunday 24th February: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir directed by John Bain. 6pm Church, 

Thursday 11th  April: CANTAMUS IN CONCERT. Our fine local choir present their new Spring programme, a celebration of sacred music. £10 on the door. 

7.15 pm Church

Wednesday 24th April: ANNUAL EVENING AT TAUNTON RACES

Regular Events..........

FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (from 7th April): FREE EXCHANGE CAFE . Fresh croissants, coffee and friendly conversation, as well as the exchange table and children's activity corner. Catch up with friends and make new ones; meet your neighbours. 10.30 am - 12 noon, Church

MOST MONDAYS: TRIPUDIO CLASS – An hour of gentle exercise for all ages. £5.   Feb  4th, 11th, 18th,  March 4th, 11th, 18th and April 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd. 6 – 7 pm, Village Hall 

THIRD TUESDAY of the month - WOW! WOMEN OF WHITCHURCH – Drop in and meet your women neighbours for  Tea and Chat - all ages.

Details from Hilary (01297 560298) 2.15-3.30 pm, Village Hall

THIRD WEDNESDAY of the month – WHIST DRIVE. Call Philip Page (01297 489562) for details. £3. 7.30 pm Village Hall

CONCERT CANCELLED TOMORROW

DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE INCLEMENT WEATHER, ESPECIALLY FOR OUR SOLOISTS WHO COME FROM AS FAR AWAY AS TRURO, GLOUCESTER AND GERRARDS CROSS, THE SERVICE IS CANCELLED. PLEASE PASS ON THIS MESSAGE TO ANYONE WHO YOU KNOW WAS INTENDING TO ATTEND Saturday 2 February at 4pm The Church of St Candida & Holy Cross Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset

The second in the South West Organ Society's series of Bach Vespers services takes place on Saturday 2 February at 4pm in the beautiful setting of the Church of St Candida & Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum  The service is based around Bach's cantata ‘Ich habe genug’, BWV 82, written for the Feast of the Purification 1727. Other music will include Prelude and Fugue in E flat, BWV 876; the sinfonia from Cantata 156 for oboe, strings and continuo; chorale prelude BWV616; and the motet 'Maria wallt zum Heiligtum' by Johannes Eccard.  The soloists will be Jim Wills (bass) and Nicki Woods (oboe), and there will also be a small chamber orchestra and choir.

Can you spare some time to help?

If you can spare some time every now and again, please let us know if you would be up for:

1) Assisting with parking, on the odd occasion when we have a concert, funeral or wedding and expect more than usual visitors. Help to keep the lane free for passing traffic and emergency vehicles. No more than an hour or so at most. Please talk to Ros on 489055

2) Help to move the piano in the church for concerts and other events. This is not hard work and takes only a few minutes - but it needs more than one person! Please talk to John Bain on 489629 if you might be able to help occasionally.

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

Another gorgeous view of Whitchurch Canonicorum in the Marshwood Vale

Thank you God for our stunning countryside!

Lets go racing .............

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.

Palm Sunday Procession

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

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

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

Neighbours Lunch

Please come to the 

Neighbours Lunch

at the Church

on Saturday 13th of January

from 12.30pm 

Soup, Fruit and Cake, Tea/coffee

Donations to the Matthew Rusike Childrens Home in Zimbabwe and Weldmar Hospice

Church is ready for Christmas services

SHORT AND SWEET DECEMBER

SHORT AND SWEET

CHRISTINGLE

MARSHWOOD CHURCH

SUNDAY 10TH OF DECEMBER

AT 3PM

COME AND MAKE A CHRISTINGLE

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 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.

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

Photo of Whitchurch Canonicorum