March Church Services

March 1st    Eucharist @ 8am

March 8th    Eucharist @11am

March 15th    Eucharist @11am

March 22nd    MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICE @11am

Free exchange cafe - August

The popular Free Exchange Café is open on Sunday, the 4th of August 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).

Whitchurch's Got Talent

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

May dates for your diary

Wednesday 1st May: MAY DAY - Dawn of Summer Celebration with the Wyld Morris.
5.30 am Stonebarrow (NT Car Park), 6.30 am (ish) Five Bells, followed by Breakfast.

Please let Pat know if you are coming for breakfast. (01297 489262)

Sunday 5th May: Fresh croissants, coffee and friendly conversation, as well as the
exchange table. Children’s activities and story-time with Ros at 11 am.

10.30 - 12 noon Church

Tuesday 14th May DHCT CHURCH CRAWL - Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s
celebrated Church Crawls offer you the opportunity to learn more about our wonderful
architectural heritage. Two experts in the fields of church history and architecture and
of painted and stained glass lead a group of up to 30 Friends and their guests around
a small selection of rural or urban churches sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge.
We meet at 10.30 and usually visit two churches before sharing a pub lunch. Several
more churches are interpreted in the afternoon before a cup of tea to round off the
day Contact Sue Smith on 01725 552225 or susanmorgansmith@gmail.com for

further details. Meet at Whitchurch Church at 10.30 am

Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th and Monday 20th May: OPEN GARDENS IN RYALL: Two of
our outstanding local gardens with views across the Marshwood Vale will be open as part of
the National Garden Scheme at Well Cottage and Pilsdon View. Entry £6 (covers both

gardens). Refreshments available. 1pm – 6pm

Sunday 19th May: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE: A jolly, half hour get-together for

children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! 11am, Church

Sunday and Monday 26th and 27th May: OPEN GARDEN IN MORCOMBELAKE:
The spectacular hillside garden at Harcombe House (on Pitmans Lane) with stunning views
to Charmouth and Lyme Regis. A riot of Spring colour. Home-made Teas and refreshments

available. Admission £5 (children free) 11 am - 5 pm

Monday 27th May: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY showing the award-winning A Monster
Calls. 6.45 pm Village Hall

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}

Winter time in Whitchurch, can you spot our church?

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.

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

Short and Sweet Stir up Sunday (25th Nov)

Sunday 25th November

SHORT & SWEET CHILDREN’S SERVICE 

- a jolly get-together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! 

Making traditional Christmas Puddings on Stir Up Sunday – please bring a wooden spoon.  

11 am Church

November free exchange - last one in 2018

The popular Free Exchange Café is open for another season with first being on Sunday, the 4th of November 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).

November local events.....

Thursday 1st November: 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 

Sunday 4th November:  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 LAST FREE EXCHANGE CAFE OF 2018

Monday 5th November: GUY FAWKES NIGHT! Parade of Guys, Fireworks, Bonfire. From 6.30pm Five Bells

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. 

Thursday 15th November: VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Come and have your say! All welcome. 7 pm Village Hall

Saturday 17th November: VILLAGE BARN DANCE – the first in the village for many years. 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

Sunday 18th November: THE DIVERTIMENTO TRIO returns to play in the Church.  Programme to be announced. Tickets £10 on the door. 3 pm Church

Friday 23rd November: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades to be sharpened! 10 am Five Bells

Sunday 25th November: SHORT & SWEET CHILDREN’S SERVICE - a jolly get-together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it!  Making traditional Christmas Puddings on Stir Up Sunday – please bring a wooden spoon.  11 am Church

Monday 26th November: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY – “Hidden Figures”.  Details 01297 480898. 6.45 pm Village Hal

Harvest

Saturday October 13th at 10.30am

Please join us to decorate the Church ready for the Harvest service.

Everyone welcome to help or just come for a friendly tea and coffee and chat.

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Sunday October 14th at 6pm 

Come and join in the Harvest Thanksgiving Songs of Praise in Whitchurch Canonicorum Church.

Followed by cider, apple juice, tea, coffee and seasonal nibbles.

Team Harvest Festival this Sunday the 30th of Sept

Free exchange cafe September....

The popular Free Exchange Café is open for another season with first being on Sunday, the 2nd of September 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).

Join in with the Ride and Stride on Sept 8th

We are once again joining in the annual Ride & Stride campaign to raise funds for the Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Half the money we raise will go to the Trust and the other half to the fabric fund of our church in Whitchurch Canonicorum.  Last year we raised almost £1000 and, with your help, we aim to do even better this year. 

This is what's happening on SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER:

Betsy is organising the Ride (cycles) on a route that will take in several Dorset churches. It's quite a challenging ride, taking about 6 hours, including a stop for a picnic lunch. To join the Bike Ride, contact Betsy on betsywest@ryallfarm.com or 01297 489795.

Sam Milburn is organising the Stride (walk) with a less ambitious plan to visit Whitchurch, two Chideock churches, St Gabriel's (ruins), Charmouth and Catherston churches on foot. It's about an 8/10 mile walk, with wonderful views, and we will picnic en route. To join the Walk contact Michael on michaelwest@ryallfarm.com or 01297 489795.

Paul White is organising the Tractor Ride visiting many of the Golden Cap churches. To bring your tractor and join the Tractor Ride, contact Paul White on pgwconstruction@gmail.com or 07979 475120.

There is no organised Horse Ride this year but if anyone would like to arrange it please let me know.

All groups will finish at Whitchurch for a sumptuous Afternoon Tea and Cake, kindly provided by Whitchurch PCC and the Cake Squad.

If you are unable to participate but would like to support us, you could sponsor us as a team - and we hope you will - either with a promise (simply reply to this email with your pledge) or donate online. Or visit us at our Stand at the Whitchurch Flower Show on Bank Holiday Monday.

Giving online is easy and convenient: Simply click the following link for the Dorset Historic Churches Trust Just Giving page and press Donate:

    http://www.justgiving.com/dhct

Important: Please put your name and the name of the church 'Whitchurch Canonicorum' in the 'Leave a Message' box on the form so that the funds will be attributed correctly. All donations can be gift-aided.

The Dorset Historic Churches Trust does a wonderful job in helping to preserve our lovely Dorset churches and has been very generous with large grants to our own church here in Whitchurch. 

Please join us or sponsor us!