April Church Services CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

April 5th     Eucharist @ 8am and 11am

April 12th   EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE  @11am

April 19th    Eucharist @11am 

April 26th    Choral Evensong @6pm

March Church Services

March 1st    Eucharist @ 8am

March 8th    Eucharist @11am

March 15th    Eucharist @11am

March 22nd    MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICE @11am

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

November and beyond events

NOVEMBER
Sunday 3rd November: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers,
friendly conversation and the exchange table. Children's story-telling with Ros (11 am).
10.30 - 12 noon Church LAST CAFÉ OF 2019
Tuesday 5th November: GUY FAWKES NIGHT! Parade of Guys, Fireworks, Bonfire.
From 6.30pm Five Bells
Sunday 10th 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.
Saturday 16th November: VILLAGE BARN DANCE following on the huge success of last
year. 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
Monday 25th November: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing The Eagle Huntress.

6.45 pm Village Hall

LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD............
Sunday 15th December: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE: A jolly, half hour get-
together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! We’ll be ‘following
the star’ and making fantastic stars and star-shaped biscuits. 11am, Church
Monday 16th December: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, Film to be confirmed.
6.45 pm Village Hall
Thursday 19th December: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT The traditional Christmas
service of Lessons and Carols for Choir and Congregation, with the Whitchurch
Occasional Choir. Mince pies and mulled wine to follow! A HIGHLIGHT OF THE
VILLAGE YEAR. 7pm Church.

October events

OCTOBER

Sunday 6th October: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers,

friendly conversation and the exchange table. Children's story-telling with Ros (11 am).

10.30 - 12 noon Church

Saturday 12th October: DECORATE THE CHURCH for Harvest Festival: Bring flowers,

fruit and vegetables for the decorations or join us for coffee and a chat. 10 am Church

Sunday 13th October: HARVEST SONGS OF PRAISE 11 am Church

Friday 18th October: 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

Monday 21st October: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing Enigma.

6.45 pm, Village Hall

Sunday 27th October: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir,
6pm Church LAST CHORAL EVENSONG OF THE YEAR

August/September coming events

Sunday 25th August: CHORAL EVENSONG, with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir,
6pm Church
Monday 28th August: WHITCHURCH, MORCOMBELAKE & RYALL FLOWER AND
DOG SHOW: The annual extravaganza of local gardening and artistic talent plus fun and


SEPTEMBER
Sunday 1st September: FREE EXCHANGE CAFE - Fresh croissants, coffee, newspapers,
friendly conversation and the exchange table. Children's story-telling with Ros (11 am).
10.30 - 12 noon Church
Saturday 14 September: ANNUAL RIDE & STRIDE: Join us on foot, on bike, on a
tractor or on horse for a day out in aid of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust and our
own church. Sumptuous Afternoon Tea for all participants!
Details from Michael - 01297 489795
Sunday 15th September: SHORT & SWEET FAMILY SERVICE: A jolly, half hour get-
together for children, their parents and anyone who just enjoys it! We’ll be looking at
the food we eat and we will have a mini picnic, making a sandwich and having a drink.
Please bring a rug to sit on and if you have specific allergy needs your own food.
11am, Church
Monday 30th September: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY, showing Apostasy
6.45 pm Village Hall

This Wednesday - Sr George Somers Day Service

St Candida & Holy Cross

 Whitchurch Canonicorum

GEORGE SOMERS’ DAY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

3.30pm Wednesday 24th July 2019

A Service to give thanks for the historic link between the

people of Bermuda, Whitchurch Canonicorum,

Lyme Regis, Jamestown Virginia and Sir George Somers.

The Service will be followed by a Procession to Whitchurch War Memorial  for “The Cry from the Cross” 

and Afternoon Tea.

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?

Date for your diary.....

The next SHORT AND SWEET childrens service on the 17th of February @ 11am. 

More details to follow

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

December events around the Village

Wednesday 12th December: WYLD MORRIS BAND with their annual evening of Christmas songs and carols. Come and join in!

From 7.30 pm. Five Bells

Friday 14th December: LLYWELYN'S CHRISTMAS QUIZ: Full of festive spirit and great fun. 7.30 for 8 pm Five Bells

Saturday 15^th December: DECORATE THE CHURCH for Christmas. Seasonal fun for all ages, with refreshments and Stollen. 10.30 am Church

Sunday 16^th 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 17^th December: WHITCHURCH FILM SOCIETY – “Biancanieves”. 6.45 pm Village Hall 

Tuesday 18th December: WOW! CHRISTMAS PARTY: All Whitchurch women and local ladies are invited and welcome! This chat group started last spring and already has over twenty members. 2.15 - 3.30 pm Village Hall

Thursday 20th December: THE KNIFEMAN COMETH to the Five Bells Car Park. Bring all your dull blades to be sharpened! 9.45 am Five Bells

Thursday 20^th 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

Carols by Candlelight - Dec 20th

Short and Sweet ( Angels ) Dec 16th

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

Stir up Sunday photos

Lovely Stir up Short and Sweet service this morning with Rev. Ginny. 

Lots of fun for the children and adults, dressing up and making the Christmas puddings !

 

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

Team Harvest Festival this Sunday the 30th of Sept

Free exchange Cafe on 7th October

The popular Free Exchange Café is open for another season with first being on Sunday, the 7th 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).