Holy Week and Easter 2022 - St Mary’s Church, Donhead St Mary
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- Written by Tony Gowers
Dressing the Cross
As in 2021, there will be a large wooden cross by the top gate to St Mary's churchyard through Holy Week. It will be shrouded in wire netting and, on Easter morning, you are invited to dress the cross with flowers to show that Christ has risen and that our world is filled with new life again.
Easter Sunday 17th April at 11.00 am
Our Easter Family Eucharist will be held at St Mary's Church, Donhead St Mary. There will be plenty of opportunity for children to be involved and an Easter Egg Hunt in the churchyard after the service. All are most welcome - please do join us.
Village Carols - St Mary’s Church, Donhead St Mary - 18th December 2021
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- Written by Bob Thackray
** Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation **
Come and Sing
Village Carols by Candlelight
in
St Mary’s Church, Donhead St Mary, SP7 9DQ
on
Saturday 18th December 2021 at 6.00 pm
Hear familiar Christmas readings and sing all the old favourites, with our own ‘Hardy style’ village band and organ accompaniment
Donations in aid of ‘Crisis’, the charity that offers help to the homeless at Christmas - and throughout the year.
4 Villages Spring Fete - 22nd May 2022
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- Written by Tony Gowers
Donhead St Mary, Charlton, Ludwell and the Coombes
Sunday 22nd May 2022
at the Remembrance Field, Charlton, SP7 0PL
The Fete opens at 1.00 pm
Stalls, Hot Food & Afternoon Teas
'Mr Chips' Fish 'n Chips - Nina's 'Grove Arms' BBQ
Afternoon Teas & Ice Cream
Shaftesbury Town Silver Band
Favourite traditional stalls including:
Bottle Stall - Bric-a-Brac - Plants
Clothes - Cakes & Produce - White Elephant
Classic Car Display
Dog Agility
Children's Games & Bouncy Castle
Steam Car Rides
and much more....
Raffle and Prize Draw at 4.00 pm
Click here to see the location of the Fete and to obtain directions on how to find it.
Raising money to support specific needs in the community.
Ride & Stride 2019
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- Written by Christopher Sykes
Ride and Stride conjures up images of 19th century gentlemen in top hats astride a 2 wheeled contraption, frightening the ladies as, legs flailing, they hurtle by. But in 2019 it was an ideal opportunity to visit some of Wiltshire’s most beautiful churches and to raise money for the upkeep and maintenance of our historic churches across the county.
On Saturday 14 September 2019, 2 groups of intrepid walkers enjoyed the pleasant sunny day, setting off from Charlton St John’s. One group strolled down Back Horsehill and across to Donhead St Andrew, where they were welcomed by refreshments of tea and cakes and an opportunity to look at the newly refurbished building ahead of its grand re-opening in October. It was then across the fields and through the Donhead Apple orchard to climb up to St Mary’s, with its lovely views over the valleys. Here Neville & Linda Pughe had left out fruit juices and biscuits in the porch for visiting walkers. Suitably refreshed, they returned to St John’s, having walked some 4 miles.The only adventure was at a marshy bit of field, when the humans got wet feet but the dog skirted it and kept dry!
The second group went further afield. They struck out initially along the lanes to St Mary’s, and after a fruit juice and biscuit, called in at the Village Hall to hear about the new Fitness classes. Then they carried on to St Leonard’s church in Semley for juice and biscuits, followed by coffee from the Semley Shop. Thus fortified, they continued up the lane to Sedgehill, enjoying the peace and quiet. Time here for a picnic lunch before returning through Semley and over Barker’s Hill to St Andrew’s, before concluding a walk of 11 miles.
Thank you to all our sponsors. We raised a total £445; well done! Half the money goes to the Historic Churches Trust, who provide grants to churches, and half goes to our churches. Also, we would like to thank all those who refreshed us on the day, leaving out drinks and biscuits to help ourselves.
Christopher Sykes
4 Villages Spring Fete - 19th May 2019
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- Written by Tony Gowers
Donhead St Mary, Charlton, Ludwell and the Coombes
Sunday 19th May 2019
at the Remembrance Field, Charlton, SP7 0PL
The Fete opens at 1.00 pm
Stalls, Hot Food & Afternoon Teas
'Mr Chips' Fish 'n Chips - Nina's BBQ
Afternoon Teas & Ice Cream
Shaftesbury Town Silver Band
Favourite traditional stalls including:
Bottle Stall - Bric-a-Brac - Books - Plants
Clothes - Cakes & Produce - White Elephant
Classic Car Display
Dog Agility
Circus Skills
Bouncy Castles
Raffle and Prize Giving at 4.00 pm
Click here to see the location of the Fete and to obtain directions on how to find it.
Raising money to support specific needs within the community, including the Donhead Sports Club, Donhead Youth Football Team, St Mary's and St John's Churches, Ludwell Primary School, the two Village Halls, Tisbus,Tisbury & District Link Scheme and The Happy Gathering Club.
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols - 23rd December 2018
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- Written by Tony Gowers
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
will be held at
St Mary's Church, Donhead St Mary
on
Sunday 23rd December 2018
at 4.30 pm
Sung by candlelight with choir and organ
With traditional congregational carols and readings for all the family
A collection will be taken to support the work of Juila's House Hospice.
After the service, there will be seasonal refeshments in the Donhead St Mary Village Hall.
All welcome !
'Cake in a Crisis' Coffee Morning, Charlton - 24th November 2018
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- Written by Tony Gowers
Cake in a Crisis
Saturday 24th November 2018
10.00 am to 12 noon
at
St John's Church, Charlton
Come and treat yourself to Coffee and Cake
and help us to raise funds for
‘Crisis at Christmas’
Christmas Gifts - Cake Stall
Organised by Donhead St Mary with Charlton PCC
Afternoon Tea Dance, Charlton - 30th September 2018
- Details
- Written by Christopher Sykes
Charity Afternoon Tea Dance
Ballroom & Sequence
Sunday 30th September 2018
2.30 pm to 5.00 pm
In the New Remembrance Hall, Charlton, SP7 OPL
Even if you don't dance, just come and enjoy tea & cake, and watch the dancing
Tea served at 3.30 pm
£5.00 per ticket - includes tea and home-made cake
Tickets available from Christopher or Julie - telephone 01747 828 336
Net proceeds to the charities: Crisis & Talking Books
Organised by the Donhead St Mary with Charlton PCC
The Donheads, Charlton & Ludwell Harvest Festival - 22nd & 23rd September 2018
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- Written by Tony Gowers
Harvest Festival has always been a time for the whole community to celebrate together. The churches in the Donheads and Charlton invite you to join them, both for a celebration supper and also for their traditional Harvest Service.
Saturday 22nd September 2018
6.30 pm for 7.00 pm
Harvest Supper
at
Donhead St Mary Village Hall
Bring your own drinks and glasses
Tickets - only in advance:
£10.00 adults / £5.00 children
Available from Bob (tel: 01747 829035), after services at St Mary's and St John's Churches,
and from Ludwell Village Stores (http://www.ludwellstores.co.uk)
Please bring a contribution for the Food Bank if you can, either tinned or dry goods, but no baked beans, tea, cereals, biscuits or soup.
Sunday 23rd September 2018
at
St Mary’s Church, Donhead St Mary
9.30 am: Harvest Festival Eucharist
Do come and join us - all will be most welcome.