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 

Evensong this Sunday

THIS SUNDAY, 25th AUGUST, AT 6 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG  

at

ST CANDIDA AND HOLY CROSS

WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM

Introit: Thou knowest, Lord (Purcell)

Preces and Responses: Ayleward

Canticles: Wood in D

Anthem: O thou, the central orb (Wood)

The Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by 

Peter Lea-Cox

Organist: Richard Godfrey

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

June dates for your diary

Sunday 2nd June: Fresh croissants, coffee and friendly conversation, as well as the exchange table. Children’s activities, story-time with Ros at 11 am. 10.30 - 12 noon Church

Saturday 8th June: WITE’S WEEDERS: Join us for a friendly couple of hours to tidy up the Car Park and gravestones. Bring loppers. secateurs, trowels if you can but tools provided.
Details 489323. 10 am – 12 noon, Church (if wet, postponed until the following Monday)

Sunday 24th June: THIRD ANNUAL ALICE DILKE MEMORIAL CONCERT:
Simon Watterton (piano) and Anna Cashell (violin) make a welcome return. Tickets £10 on the door, to include Afternoon Tea. Programme details later. 3 pm, Church

Sunday 23rd June: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain. 6pm Church

Sunday 30th June: FRIENDS OF ST CANDIDA GARDEN PARTY (Members only).
3pm Candida House

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.

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 

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.

Choral Evensong this coming Sunday

THIS SUNDAY, 29th JULY, AT 6 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG  at

ST CANDIDA AND HOLY CROSS

WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM

Introit: Bogoroditse devo (Rachmaninov)

Preces and Responses: Ferial

Canticles: Wood in D

Anthem: Blessed be the God and Father (Wesley)

The Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain

Organist: Dr. Richard Godfrey

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

July dates for your diary.........

Sunday 1st July: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers and
friendly conversation, as well as the exchange table. For children, story-telling and The
Scarecrow‘s Wedding with Ros (at 11am). 10.30 - 12 noon Church

Sunday 1st July: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed
by John Bain. 6pm Church

Sunday 15th July : SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE: A jolly, half hour get-together
for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! Ros will talk about a
Scarecrow’s Wedding. Maybe we’ll make one ourselves? 11am, Church

Sunday 15th July: FRIENDS OF ST CANDIDA GARDEN PARTY (Members only).
3pm Candida House

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July: WHITCHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL🎕 - a floral
extravaganza, not to be missed. 10.30 am – 6 pm, Church

Monday 30th July: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing Empire of the Sun.
6.45 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 

June Dates for your diary......

Sunday 3rd June: 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 - 12 noon Church

Saturday 23rd June: CREAM TEA to raise funds for the Flower Festival on 21/22 July.
Village Hall 3– 6 pm

Sunday 24th June: SECOND ALICE DILKE MEMORIAL CONCERT: Simon Watterton
(piano) and Anna Cashell (violin) make a welcome return. Tickets £10 on the door, to
include Afternoon Tea. Programme details later. 3 pm, Church

Monday 25th June: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing Big Eyes, a drama about
the American painter, Margaret Keane, and her relationship with her husband who
claimed credit for her work.

6.45 pm Village Hall

Saturday 30th June: WITE’S WEEDERS: Join us for a friendly couple of hours to tidy up
the Car Park and gravestones. Bring loppers. secateurs, trowels if you can but tools
provided. Details 489323. 10 am – 12 noon, Church

April Village Events............

Friday 20th April: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring your wit and dull blades to be sharpened! For further dates call 01297 489262
10 am Five Bells

Saturday 21st April: RACE NIGHT – THE PINK PIGS ARE BACK! A fun exciting evening greatly enjoyed last time they were here. Raising funds for local charities.
7pm Village Hall

Sunday 22nd April: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir,
directed by John Bain. 6pm Church

Monday 30th April: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing MUSTANG, a Turkish
drama about orphaned girls innocently playing with boys on the beach while their
guardians arrange forced marriages. 6.45 pm Village Hall
MAY

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

Concert March 22nd

We are thrilled to be hosting a welcome return visit of CANTAMUS, our brilliant West Dorset Choir, at the church of St Candida and Holy Cross in Whitchurch Canonicorum on Thursday 22nd March at 7.15 pm.

The programme, ‘Lift up your voice!’, is a celebration of the very best song writing from across the centuries with a thoughtful, uplifting Lenten theme.

The concert begins with the rousing ‘Insanae et vanae curae’ by Haydn, followed by exquisite pieces by Palestrina, Byrd and Gibbons. Two of the Tenebrae responsorial motets by Victoria take listeners to the heart of the Lent season, with the story of Christ’s betrayal by Judas, and this mood continues with Purcell’s moving ‘Hear my prayer’. The first half ends with ‘Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei’, also by Purcell.

After the interval, the programme moves into the 18^th century with ‘Domine Jesu Christe’ from Mozart’s Requiem, then through the 19^th with songs by Mendelssohn and Rossini. There are two anthems by the English organist and composer Bairstow, pieces from the 20^th century by Richard Lloyd and Patrick Hadley and finally – bringing the audience right up to date – ‘De virgine Maria’, written in 2014 by Carl Rütti. 

Tickets (on the door), to include an interval glass of wine, are £10 (£8 for Friends of St Candida).

We hope you will join us for what is sure to be a wonderful evening.

NB:  There is limited parking at the church (best to get there early) but additional space is available at Berehayes Holiday Cottages, just east of the War Memorial. 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.