What's On
For services, concerts, exhibitions and general events at Winchester Cathedral please visit their site: here (new window)
Events in the Diocese
To submit your church event email communications@winchester.anglican.org
Festival of Flowers, Art & Music in the Church |
25- 27 July 08 |
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St Matthew's Church, Cobo, (Guernsey)Third Concert with Sam Penkett & Fr Luke at 7.30pm in the Church followed by refreshments in the Vicarage Garden. Tickets £5. Friday 25th - Sunday 27th July Festival of Flowers, Art & Music in the Church. 1pm to 6pm daily. Cream Teas will be served on Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the Vicarage Garden. Hidden Talent: A display of Art & Craft items by members of our congregation, running throughout the Festival. For further details, please contact Pauline Mahy 01481 257885.
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Open gardens in Stockbridge
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26-27 July |
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Gardens Open in Stockbridge. Come and view the 11 gardens open to the public over this weekend. This includes a half acre wildlife garden in the grounds of the Primary School. Amesbury Brass Band and Lockerley Brass Band will be playing a selection of music on the Church Lawn, where cream teas will also be served. Teas will be available at the Robinsons house in Trafalgar Way. Entry for tour of gardens £5.00 and tickets will be available at St Peter's Church from 1.15pm. Gardens open from 1.30pm - 5.30pm both days. |
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The Fifth Torteval Scarecrow Weekend
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26-27 July 08
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At St Philippe de Torteval, Guernsey
Saturday 26 July 10am-5pm, Sunday 27 July 10am-4.30pm Unaccompanied tours of the Scarecrow Trail through some of Torteval’s delightful lanes commence from the Parish Church (Perry’s Guide 26 D3). The trail takes approximately 1½hours at a gentle stroll. A programme describing the scarecrow entries and a map of the Trail can be purchased for £1 at the Parish Church on both days only. Free parking is available and signed off the main Pleinmont Road. For more detailed information contact Sue Brooks on 01481 268116 or Ann Kirby on 01481 263409 |
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Courses for 'volunteer' organists
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26-27 August 08
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Sarum College, The Close, SalisburyNext available course: 26/27 August 2008 Cost, including full accommodation and tutoring: £195 A series of courses is being continued at Sarum College for the ‘reluctant’ or volunteer organist, providing support and training to help those who have volunteered to play the organ in their church. The courses include sessions on hymn playing, accompanying services, coping with organ stops, simple use of pedals and useful repertoire – an essential survival package! We also get the chance to play the Cathedral organ… Directed by Robert Fielding with visiting tutors Rosemary Field, Richard Godfrey, Cathy Lamb and Daniel Moult. All have specialist skills in understanding the problems at this level 52 Victoria Road, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0DY www.churchmusictraining.com (opens in a new window) |
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Flower Festival Weekend
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29-31 August 08 |
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At St James the Greater, Pokesdown Hill, Bournemouth
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Lambeth Conference, Canterbury |
July & August 08
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Canterbury 16 July to 4 August 2008
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Celebration of Patronal Festival
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7 September 08
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St Mary’s Church Old Basing and Lychpit
9.30am Sung Eucharist 4.15pm - 5pm Organ Recital by Paul Wright - An opportunity to hear one of North Hampshire’s well known organists 5.00pm Sung Evensong
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Flower Festival at St James and St Mary's
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5-7 September 08 |
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At St Mary's Church Broughton and St James Church Bossington
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Flower Festival 'Celebrations' |
6-8 September 08 |
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At All Saints Church, MudefordSaturday, 6 September 10am-8pm Refreshments available. Admission by donation. Preview evening on Friday, 5 September at 7.30pm. Advance tickets £7 including buffet. For further details contact Vera Gale on 01425 271634. |
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Heritage open day
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13-14 September 08 |
11am-5pm |
St Mary’s Church Old Basing and LychpitChurch Open from 11am until 5pm with guided tours available. Celebration of Marriage Exhibition with Textiles and Photographs History of Civil War Links to Basing House |
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Michaelmas Fair |
27-28 September 08
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St Michael's, Basingstoke
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Youth Resource Mornings 2008
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4 & 18 October 08
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Christ Church Chineham (4 October) St Paul's Throop (18 October)9.30 - 1.15, £5 per person, refreshments provided Keynote Speakers: Chineham - Tim Sudworth (author of 'Mission Shaped Youth) Other great workshops including:
Responding to Challenging Behaviour, Coping with Self Harm How to book:
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Diocesan Conference
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11 October 08
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Old Alresford Place
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Diocesan Synod
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15 October 08
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St Francis Valley ParkPlease note change of date |
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Conference on Parish Websites |
18 October 08
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11.30am - 4.30pm |
At Old Alresford Place, AlresfordIf you are a webmaster, editor or create substantial amounts of content for your parish website, book for this conference.
There will also be time for getting to know one another so that we can begin to form a strong network of people involved in web and new media at parish level across the Diocese. Whether you are just starting out with a ten page site, or are a professional in this field sharing your expertise with your church and running a large content managed site we would like to meet you. No cost to attend, although places are limited. |
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Concert with the U3A Vintage Brass Band and the Pieces of Eight Singing Group
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18 October 08 |
7pm |
At St James the Greater, Pokesdown Hill, Bournemouth
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During the morning there will be the opportunity to participate in one of a wide range of seminars. The afternoon session will begin with a talk by Ms Jane Fisher leading a pleanary session on the future of the Criminal Records Bureau and the introduction of the Government's new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). The final part of the day will be led by the Revd Canon Simon Baker, the Director of Ministry and Pastoral Planning. There is no charge for this meeting, and lunch will be provided.
For further details contact Mandy Hains at mandy.haines@winchester.anglican.org or call 01962 737 315
Churchwardens Training Day
25 October 08
4.15pm
At Old Alresford Place
Network - conference for youth teams
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11 November 08
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10am-4pm |
At Christ Church Chineham, near Basingstoke, RG24 8LTTheme: Supporting and Developing your Teams |
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Education and church schools
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2008
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Provisional Dates 2008Winchester Church Schools’ Cathedral Days Contact Chris Pritchard |
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This weeekend which begins with supper on Friday night and concludes after lunch on Sunday, is primarily designed for those who are new to the office of Churchwarden and Deputy Churchwarden. The weekend is led by the Revd Canon Simon Baker, the Director of Ministry and Pastoral Planning. The archdeacons and key personnel from Diocesan Office Departments will lead different sessions regarding the duties and responsibilities of being a Churchwarden and also the opportunities of the office. The cost of the weekend is £110, and your parish should pay all or most of this as an indication of their willingness to resource you in the ministry they have elected you to.
For further details contact Mandy Hains at mandy.haines@winchester.anglican.org or call 01962 737 315
Churchwardens' Weekend
30 January -
1 February 2009
At Old Alresford Place
Church School Heads Conference
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6 February 09 |
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Provisional Dates 2008Winchester Church Schools’ Cathedral Days Contact Chris Pritchard |
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