Open Gardens and Cream teas poster

Car Treasure Hunt - 30th of June

Whitchurch's Got Talent

Free Exchange Cafe - July

The popular Free Exchange Café is open on Sunday, the 7th of July 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).

Village & Church coming events

Sunday 23rd June: CHORAL EVENSONG with the Whitchurch Occasional Choir, directed by Nicholas Brown. 6 pm in the church

Saturday 29th June: SUMMER FLING BARN DANCE - music by the Wyld Band with caller Ruth Jenkins. Bar & Raffle. Tickets £8 includes Ploughmans & pudding. All diets catered for, just let us know. 

Doors open 7pm, dancing from 7.30 in the Village Hall. Pre-booking preferred - contact Nesta on 01297 489976 or nesta@leafwork.co.uk

Sunday 7th July: THIRD ALICE DILKE MEMORIAL CONCERT: The very welcome return of ANNA CASHELL and SIMON WATTERTON to play Brahms Violin Sonata in G and Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E major and more. Tickets £10 on the door, to include Tea and Cake. 3 pm in the church

Saturday 6th July: Please note that the Friends' Garden Party has been cancelled - see Sunday 14th July below

Saturday 13th July: WHITCHURCH’S  GOT  TALENT - an exciting programme of entertainment by our local talent, promising to be a great evening.If anyone still wants to take part, it is not too late.  The closing date for entries is the end of June. There will be an opportunity to visit the hall and rehearse if necessary during the first two weeks of July or by arrangement.  If you would like further information, please contact Carolyn Peck on 01297 489185 or email carolyn56peck@gmail.com. Tickets on the door £5.00 adults / £2.50 children. Bar and Raffle. 7pm in the Village Hall

Sunday 14th July: FAREWELL TO THE BAINS - An opportunity to say a personal goodbye to John and Cynthia at Afternoon Tea in the Village Hall. Open to all, but please bring a plate to share, and let Ros (01297 489055) know if you are coming, and what you are bringing! 3pm to 4.30 pm in the Village Hall

Sunday 21st July: WHITCHURCH OPEN GARDENS: Our village gardeners throw open their gates in a burst of colour and design! Parking at the Village Hall . Refreshments available in the Church. More details later. Tickets £6, children free. 12 noon to 5 pm.

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