Church services in February

February 9th Eucharist @ 11am

February 16th Eucharist @ 11am

February 23rd Choral Evensong @ 6pm

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 

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

April dates for your diary

Saturday 6th April: WITE’S WEEDERS: Join us for a friendly couple of hours to tidy up the
Car Park and gravestones. Bring garden tools if you can. Details 489323.
10 am – 12 noon Church (if wet, postponed until the following Monday)

Sunday 7th April: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee and friendly
conversation, as well as the exchange table. Children’s activities and story-time with Ros at
11 am. The First Café of the Year! 10.30 - 12 noon Church

Palm Sunday 14th April: ANNUAL PROCESSION through the village to the Church, led by
the Ryall Donkeys (weather and temperament permitting!). 10.45 am, Five Bells

Wednesday 24th 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.

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

Monday 29th April: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing Lady Bird. An artistic 17-year
old comes of age in California (comedy/drama). 6.45 pm Village Hall

Team Harvest Festival this Sunday the 30th of Sept

Flower Festival flower displays -part 1

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

Whats on this weekend................

SATURDAY 21ST AND SUNDAY 22ND JULY, 10 am - 5pm, followed on Sunday by Songs of Praise at 5 pm.

WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM FLOWER FESTIVAL in the church - 

a glorious floral extravaganza, not to be missed. 

Please come and enjoy 15 wonderful displays crafted by villagers, in aid of our beautiful church and organ refurbishment - and stay for a light lunch or afternoon tea. 

SUNDAY 22ND AND MONDAY 23RD JULY, 11am - 5pm

OPEN GARDEN AT WELL COTTAGE, RYALL

In John and Heather Coley's very varied garden (with plants well nourished from Ryall Farm donkeys!) there are gorgeous views over the Marshwood Vale and a chance to see Heather's textile art studio which will be open. Refreshments available -home made-cakes and cream teas.  Home-made Teas and refreshments available. 

Admission £4 (children free)

Flower Festival July 21st and 22nd

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 

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

Our Church

A picture of Whitchurch Canonicourm and the Marshwood Vale taken early feb on a sunny winters day

Dates for your diary March and April

MARCH

Sunday 11th March: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE FOR MOTHERING SUNDAY:
A jolly, half hour get-together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it!
The children will be making posies and everyone will be decorating a heart tree for
their Mothers. Stories and refreshments. 11am, Church
Sunday 11th March: MOTHERING SUNDAY LUNCH – special menu available (and
bookings) from Pat/Stacey on 01297 489262. Five Bells from 12 noon
Thursday 22nd March: CANTAMUS IN CONCERT. Our fine local choir present their
Spring programme, “Lift up your voice”, a celebration of sacred music. £10 on the door.
7.15 pm Church
Friday 23rd March: 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
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
Monday 26th March: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 pm, Village Hall

APRIL

Sunday 1st April: EASTER SUNDAY EUCHARIST. 11 am, Church
Friday 20th April: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your
dull blades, if not your wits, to be sharpened! 10 am, Five Bells
Sunday 22nd April: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir.
6pm, Church
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.
Monday 30th April: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY. Details 01297 480898,
6.45 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

Entertainment....February 4th

A reminder that Bowjangles! will be performing their exciting new show - Excalibow!-  at the Village Hall in Whitchurch Canonicorum on Sunday 4th February at 3 pm.

'BOWJANGLES ARE A STRING QUARTET WHO CAN REALLY PLAY. THEY DANCE WHILST THEY PLAY. THEY SING WHILST THEY PLAY. THEY LEAP, TUMBLE, JUGGLE AND JOKE WHILST THEY PLAY...'

Due to demand - we expect to be sold-out, as we were last time - we are now taking advance bookings for this event. For reservations please email Cynthia Bain - cbain7@gmail.com or call 01297 489629. 

Two members of the band studied at the Purcell School and the concert is promoted jointly by the Whitchurch Purcellians and The Friends of St Candida.

We do hope you will join us - you will love it!

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.

Choral evensong 25th of June 6pm

THIS SUNDAY, 25TH JUNE, AT 6 PM

CHORAL EVENSONG  at

ST CANDIDA AND HOLY CROSS

WHITCHURCH CANONICORUM

Introit: Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)

Preces and Responses: Smith

Canticles: Stanford in B Flat

Anthem: Blessed be the God and Father (Wesley)

Rev. Stephen Skinner and Rev. Ian Luckraft will lead the Service

The Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by John Bain

Organist: Peter Lea-Cox