| January |
|
| Saturday, 3rd |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Thursday, 8th |
Medstead WI
New Year Lunch.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 11th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with an Epiphany theme and activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church Hall |
| Sunday, 11th |
Over 60s Lunch
Come and join the party! Calling all those over 60 living in Medstead: you are invited to the annual lunch, which is financed by various fund raising events in the village throughout the year so the event can be provided free of charge.
It is a chance to meet up after Christmas and chat with friends old and new. Do come along this year and bring along anyone you know who is new to the village.
Simply fill in the form in the Medstead Times and return it, by 2nd January, to the Handy Stores or the Castle Of Comfort. |
12.30pm for 1.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Thursday, 22nd |
Refectory Duty
St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral.
If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440.
No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job! |
Day |
Winchester Cathedral
Refectory |
| Friday, 23rd |
The Singing Sous Chefs present Alive Again!
This comic musical trio present a "delightfully irreverent romp through time and space, combining original wit, mime and story telling with some stunning harmonies."
As featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2008, three Italian chefs helter-skelter down the continuum of time, through the congestion zone of space, across the wide-open bison plains of history and back again before last orders. Meet Michelangelo, Merlin, Newton's Apple and the future.
Licensed bar. Tickets, at £7.50 in advance only, from the Handy Stores, Medstead or telephone 01420 562378.
A Hog The Limelight professional touring production. |
7.15pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 24th |
Alton Day of Renewal: To Atone for the Sin of Mankind
All are welcome to this Day Of Renewal, the theme for this year is Christ Crucified - Why?
The day starts with Rosary at 11.00am, followed by a Mass at 11.30am celebrated by Fr. Nicholas Broadbridge OSB. There will be a shared lunch at 1.00pm, recommencing at 2.00pm with Praise and Worship, followed by the main speaker, Roy Hendy, on To Atone for the Sin of Mankind. Tea and prayer for healing follow, ending around 4.00pm. There will be a collection to defray expenses.
If you would like more information, or wish to contact the core group, please ring Rev. John Foley on 01189 333420. |
11.00am-5.00pm |
St. Lucy's Convent, Medstead |
| Tuesday, 27th |
Medstead Fête AGM
All villagers are welcome to attend the Village Fête Annual General Meeting: the Fête Committee welcome your input, ideas, comments and observations - and if you would like to join the Committee, you will be very welcome. |
8.00pm |
Wiltshire Room, Village Hall |
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| February |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 3rd |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Mr. D Standing on Gilbert White the Gardener.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Tuesday, 3rd |
Looking at the Bible
The first of two talks by Revd Canon Simon Baker on the composition of the Bible, starting with the Old Testament.
With the new heating system in Lasham church, we are guaranteed warm as well as interesting evenings, which include a break for refreshments.
Simon hopes to complement the talks with an accompanied visit to The British Museum on Saturday, 7th February.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church. |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
Lasham Church |
| Saturday, 7th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Saturday, 7th |
Burns Supper
Come and join us for a fabulous evening as Medstead Pre-School and Nursery hold their annual Burns Supper with haggis, tatties and nepes, a piper and dancing to a ceilidh band.
Tickets, at £23.50 per person, are available from Medstead Pre-School or from Helen Hunt on 01420 564049. |
7.15pm - Midnight |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 8th |
Castle Of Comfort Quiz Night
Teams of 4, £1 entry per person |
8.00pm |
Castle Of Comfort |
| Tuesday, 10th |
Looking at the Bible
The second of two talks by Revd Canon Simon Baker on the composition of the Bible, concluding with the New Testament.
With the new heating system in Lasham church, we are guaranteed warm as well as interesting evenings, which include a break for refreshments.
Simon hopes to complement the talks with an accompanied visit to The British Museum on Saturday, 7th February.
If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church. |
7.30pm - 9.30pm |
Lasham Church |
| Thursday, 12th |
Medstead WI
Judy Ivor will entertain members with theatrical anecdotes.
For more details, please contact Gill. As always, new members and visitors are most welcome. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 15th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church Hall |
| Saturday, 21st |
Quiz Night
Come and pit your wits against the best brains in the village at our annual quiz night!
You can enter individually, or in teams of six, to enjoy an evening of fun, enlightenment and a fish & chip supper.
Please feel free to bring your own drinks: the more, the merrier.
For tickets, at £9.00 per person, or for more information, please contact Sharon Blackshaw, or sign the form at the back of the church. |
7.00pm for 7.15pm |
Church Hall |
| Ash Wednesday, 25th |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The first in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This first Lenten Lunch is in aid of Save The Children.
Save the Children fights for children's rights; delivering immediate and lasting improvement to children's lives worldwide.
The lunch will be preceded, at 11.00am, by an Ash Wednesday Communion Service.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
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| March |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 3rd |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Sue Broadbridge on Brighton's Regency Gardens.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Friday, 6th |
FOMS Annual Quiz Night
A great evening is guaranteed at the Friends Of Medstead School's quiz night, with bar, tea and coffee, raffle and prizes, including the infamous wooden spoon. Why not get together with your friends and form a table of 4-6?
Tickets £5 per person, to include a free bottle of wine per table - please bring your own snacks.
Entry forms are available from Medstead School office, telephone 01420 562824. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 7th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Saturday, 7th |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The second in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This Lenten Lunch is in aid of The Treloar Trust.
The Treloar Trust, based in Alton, provides education, therapy, medical support and training in independence for young people with physical disabilities in a caring and supportive environment. The Trust gives students the opportunity to develop their confidence and skills to enable them to achieve their potential in all aspects of life.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
| Sunday, 8th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church Hall |
| Thursday, 12th |
Medstead WI
Janet Rogers on From Goat to Garment.
For more details, please contact Gill. As always, new members and visitors are most welcome. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Friday, 13th |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The third in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This Lenten Lunch is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Employing more than 2,700 nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals, Marie Curie provides care, free of charge, to terminally ill patients in the community and in their hospices, along with support for their families.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
| Monday, 16th |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The fourth in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This Lenten Lunch is in aid of the Good Hope Orphanage, Uganda
Medstead School is supporting the Good Hope Orphanage by sponsoring Jessca, a hearing impaired child, with donations from various school events and this Lenten Lunch.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
| Sunday, 22nd |
Mothering Sunday Family Service
A special service for families on Mothering Sunday, with activities for children and a gift for every Mummy! We would love to see you, so please come along and join us.
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
| Thursday, 26th |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The fifth in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This Lenten Lunch is in aid of The Stroke Association.
The Stroke Association is the only UK-wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its rehabilitation and support services.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
| Saturday, 28th |
FOMS School Daze Disco
The Friends Of Medstead School's disco, bar available, dressing up optional.
Tickets £10 per person, available from Medstead School office, telephone 01420 562824. |
TBA |
Four Marks Village Hall |
| Tuesday, 31st |
Medstead Lenten Lunch
The last in a series of six lunches where you can come and enjoy home-made soup, bread, cheese and other delights, whilst supporting charities at the same time!
This Lenten Lunch is in aid of Naomi House Children's Hospice.
Naomi House in Sutton Scotney, Winchester, provides respite care for life-limited children and their families.
Please contact Mary Spinks for more details. |
12.00-1.30pm |
Church Hall |
<< Back |
| April |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Saturday, 4th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Saturday, 4th |
Spring Jumble Sale
Our Jumble Sales are great fun, raise much needed cash for the Church and the quality of the stalls means they are always very popular, so be sure to arrive early for the best bargains!
If you would like to donate good quality clothing, toys, books, curios, etc. please contact one of the Churchwardens, or bring it to the Church Hall before 11.00am on the day. |
2.00pm |
Church Hall |
| Saturday, 4th |
Easter JAM: Cross Roads
An activity day for primary school-aged children with lots of things to make which will help tell the story of Jesus as he makes his way through Jerusalem, a road that leads to the events of Good Friday and on to Easter Day - that's why it is called Cross Roads.
During the day we shall be reminded of the meal that Jesus shared with his friends when we share lunch together, so please bring a plate of food that can be added to the feast.
There will be a voluntary contribution of £3 per child or £5 per family to cover the hire of the hall and cost of materials.
If you would like to take part then download this application form, or alternatively pick one up from Bentworth or Medstead Schools or any of the four churches of the Benefice.
Please complete the form by Friday, 27 March and return in a sealed envelope marked JAM Cross Roads to the school office at Bentworth or Medstead School, or to Maria Fordyce.
Once you have returned the form you will receive confirmation and further details. We look forward to meeting you at the Cross Roads. |
11.00-2.30pm |
The Hall, Bentworth Primary School |
| Tuesday, 7th |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Tim Walters on Upton Park Estate.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Thursday, 9th |
Medstead WI
Heather Hook will talk about aerial photography.
For more details, please contact Gill. As always, new members and visitors are most welcome. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 12th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church Hall |
<< Back |
| May |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Saturday, 2nd |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Monday, 4th |
Lasham Village Jamboree
Lasham Village Committee are organising the Village Jamboree including: entertainment, games, bring your own picnic, sausage BBQ, team games afternoon, tug-of-war, children's games and refreshments.
Then on to The Royal Oak at 5.00pm for bingo and beer!
For more details please email
or telephone 01256 381078.
Volunteer helpers would be appreciated! |
12.00pm |
Camoys Mead |
| Tuesday, 5th |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Social Evening with wine, cheese and a Beetle Drive.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
Friday, 8th -
Saturday, 9th |
Cranford
The Medstead Players present Mrs Gaskell's Cranford, adapted by Martyn Coleman.
Tickets, priced at £6, are available from the Box Office (Mrs Ann Penn) 01420 563424 or The Handy Stores. |
8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 9th |
Plant Sale
Don't miss out, come along and buy locally grown plants at very reasonable prices from Medstead Gardeners Club's, always highly popular, annual plant sale!
For more details, please contact Gill. |
10.30am |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 9th |
Greening Medstead Campaign Launch
You are invited to the launch of the Greening Medstead campaign, which aims to reduce our village's carbon footprint by supporting residents and businesses in taking simple steps to reduce energy consumption and waste - whilst saving money at the same time!
At the launch you will be given the opportunity to participate in the campaign by pledging to take a number of small, simple and inexpensive actions from a list of 10 challenges, which are being distributed to every household in the village.
The benefits of each of these initiatives will be demonstrated in a fun and informative way by local organisations, businesses and residents, each of whom have volunteered to champion one of the challenges.
Any household completing 50% of the challenges will be asked to make their card visible to the road by Wednesday, 1st July so an audit can be completed. The resulting CO2 saved by Medstead will be published at the Village Fête, on Saturday, 11th July.
For more details, please see the Greening Medstead website. |
1.00pm-3.30pm |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 10th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church Hall |
| Monday, 11th |
Hermitage Ensemble
A professional ensemble of soloists from St. Petersburg, Russia present a concert of Russian sacred hymns and folk songs a capella.
Entry is free, and there will be a retiring collection for the church and Ensemble funds.
For more information please contact Ben. |
7.30pm |
St. Mary's Church, Bentworth |
| Thursday, 14th |
Medstead WI
Linda Horne from EHDC on Recycling.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Friday, 15th |
Literary Evening
A Good Teacher Can Change Your Life an entertaining talk by local author and former head teacher, Jack Sheffield, with wine, french bread, paté and cheese and a Waterstones book stall.
Jack is the author of the best-selling novels Teacher, Teacher! and Mister Teacher and there will be an opportunity to purchase his latest novel Dear Teacher.
For tickets, priced at £5 each or for more information please contact the Social Committee. |
7.30pm |
Church Hall |
| Sunday, 17th |
Benefice Rogation Walk
More details to follow. |
3.00pm |
St. Mary's Church, Bentworth |
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| June |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 2nd |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Gretchen White on a Passion for Flowers.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Thursday, 4th |
Refectory Duty
St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral
If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440.
No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job! |
Day |
Winchester Cathedral
Refectory |
| Saturday, 6th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
Saturday, 6th -
Sunday, 7th |
Lasham Flower Festival
The theme this year is will be based on the Saints depicted in the stained glass windows in St Mary's, Lasham. Cream teas will be provided in the Old Rectory garden, there will be a plant stall and the village will also be hosting an Open Gardens weekend.
If that wasn't all, there will be a concert on the Saturday night and a choral evensong on Sunday evening in the Church. This must surely be a winning weekend!
The Flower Festival and Open Gardens run on both Saturday and Sunday from 12.00-6.00pm, with teas from 2.00pm.
The Concert, featuring the Hart Male Voice Choir is on Saturday, 6th June at 7.00 pm. For tickets, at £10 per head, please telephone 01256 381254 or 01256 381356.
The Choral Evensong is on Sunday, 7th June at 6.30pm in St. Mary's Church, Lasham and will be in support of the church, Lord Mayor Treloar College and The British Disabled Flying Association. |
Various |
St. Mary's Church, Lasham |
| Thursday, 11th |
Medstead WI
Trisha Lewis on The Art of Being Perfect.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 13th |
Medstead School Summer Fayre
Come and enjoy the fun at Medstead School's Summer Fayre: barbeque, lucky programme, family games, plant, jewellery and cake stalls, tombola, pets corner and much more! |
11.00am-2.00pm |
Medstead School |
| Sunday, 14th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
| Sunday, 21st |
Shalden Village Fête
A traditional Village Fête, renowned in the area for its charm, interest and friendliness, including: bottle, cake, jam, toy and plant stalls, bric-a-brac, books and gifts, coconut shy, and more...
Bring along your friends and family for an enjoyable afternoon, in the beautiful gardens of Aylesfield House. |
2.00pm |
Aylesfield House, Froyle Road, Shalden |
<< Back |
| July |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Saturday, 4th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Saturday, 4th |
Bentworth Village Fête
Lots of fun to be had by all, including:
Children's fancy dress competition for 0-4, 5-8 and 9-11 years (Judging 2.15pm, 50p entrance fee in advance); a performance by the School Ensemble and the traditional bottle stall, cake stall, tombola, coconut shy, Aunt Sally, treasure hunt and raffle.
There will also be a bouncy castle, face painting, children's roundabout, obstacle course, tug of war, classic cars, vintage tractors, terrier racing, an auction of promises, tea, Pimms bar, coffee, cakes and ice creams!
And to finish: a live band, bar and BBQ until 7.00pm.
Glorious weather guaranteed, bring along your friends and family for an enjoyable afternoon! |
2.00-7.00pm |
Bentworth Village Green & Hall |
| Saturday, 4th |
Concert Of Sacred and Secular Music
A concert of sacred and secular music with Alistair Young on organ and piano, followed by refreshments, including sparkling wine and canapés, in the beautiful surroundings of the Abbey.
Tickets, at £12 each, are available from Sally Turner, Middle Bourne, Church Lane, Holybourne, Alton, Hants GU34 4HD, please enclose an SAE. For information please email:
In aid of The Friends of the Abbey. Alton Abbey, founded in 1895, is the home of a community of Anglican Benedictine monks. The Abbey incorporates a guesthouse that caters for those who come on retreat or just need time for quiet prayer. The Community undertakes a wide range of pastoral work, chaplaincy, counselling and hospitality in addition to the baking of altar breads and the preparation of incense. |
6.30pm |
Alton Abbey |
| Sunday, 5th |
Alton & North East Hampshire Agricultural Show
Organised by the North East Hants Agricultural Association to promote farming and the countryside, the show includes: cattle, sheep, angora goats, heavy horses, terrier racing, birds of prey, dog agility demonstration, trade stands, family entertainment and live music.
Arena events include the Stannage International Stunt Team, the Bob Hogg Sheepdog Display, Medina Marching Band, tractor and machinery display, Hampshire Hunt, mink hounds and beagles, Harbour Pipes and Drums and the Herald Motor Show with classic cars and motorcycles.
Admission: Adults £8.50 (pre-show: £7.00), Senior Citizens & Children under 15 £5.00 (pre-show £4.50), pre-school children free.
For more information visit the Alton Show website. For pre-show tickets and information email the Show Secretary:
| From 9.00am |
Froyle Park, Upper Froyle |
| Tuesday, 7th |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Peter Spriggs on Gardening Without Aches and Pains.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Thursday, 11th |
Medstead WI
Summer Garden Party.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 11th |
Medstead Village Fête
Our traditional, annual, fund-raising Village Fête, this year with a superheroes theme.
Medstead Fête includes a grand parade, craft and trade stalls, local beer festival, barbeque, tea and cakes, grand draw and arena entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Come and join the fun and raise money for local village causes at the same time!
For more information, contact the Fête Committee:
|
Parade:
1.30pm
Fête:
2.00pm |
Village Green & Hall |
| Sunday, 12th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
| Saturday, 18th |
Medstead Gardeners Club Flower Show
You are invited to come along and enter, there are classes for everyone - so come along and have a go!
For a schedule or for more details, please telephone 01420 563678. |
2.45pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 18th |
Hog Roast
Come to St. Andrew's seventh annual Hog Roast - a not to be missed evening!
Why not make up a party and enjoy good food and excellent company on a summer's evening in the open air, in the gardens of the Castle Of Comfort?
There is a play area for children and, if Adrian's legendary roast does not tempt you, a vegetarian option will also be available, along with salads and rolls.
Tickets are priced at £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for children.
For tickets and more information, please contact the Social Committee. Tickets will also be available from the Castle Of Comfort.
Please bring your own chairs, crockery and cutlery. Fine ales and wine can be purchased from the Castle Of Comfort. |
6.00pm for 6.30pm |
The Castle Of Comfort |
| Saturday, 25th |
Medstead Village Ball
The Medstead Village Ball Committee presents An Officer and a Gentleman Ball, starting with cocktails in the Village Hall.
Tickets are £37 per person, £370 for 10.
Early Bird Offer: if you book a table of 10 before Sunday, 31st May you only pay for 9, receiving one ticket free and making the cost for a table of ten £333. |
6.45pm for 7.15pm - 1.00am |
Village Hall and Village Green |
Wednesday, 29th -
Friday, 31st |
Summer JAM 2009: Waste Watchers
Following the success of Summer Jam 2008 we will again be running a club for primary school aged children during the summer holidays, full of fun, creative and play activities, this year on a green theme.
Activities will take place in the Hall and outside on the field so please provide suitable clothing for the weather on the day - sunhat, suncream (if provided and under your instruction this will be reapplied to your child/ren as needed), sports shoes, wet weather gear, etc.
The children will need a packed lunch and water to drink during the day. There will be juice and biscuits available to the children when they have a break from activities.
If your children would like to come, simply complete this form and return it to Maria Fordyce by Friday, 3rd July to book your place.
We would welcome a voluntary contribution to cover expenses and materials of £5 per family per day.
Application forms are also available from Bentworth and Medstead Primary Schools and the Benefice Churches. |
10.00am-2.30pm |
Bentworth School |
<< Back |
| August |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Saturday, 1st |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Sunday, 2nd |
Kids' Club Celebration Service
A special service in celebration of the Waste Watchers summer kids' club!
Show your family what you have been doing and join us afterwards for a bring and share picnic.
For more information please contact Kathryn. |
11.00am |
St Mary's Church, Lasham |
| Thursday, 6th |
Refectory Duty
St. Andrew's is committed to helping out with refectory duty at Winchester Cathedral
If you can help for either a whole day or half a day please contact Mary Spinks on 01420 561440.
No previous experience is needed and this is an equal opportunity job! |
Day |
Winchester Cathedral
Refectory |
| Thursday, 13th |
Medstead WI
Jane Gulliver on Rogue Traders, Scams & Doorstep Crime.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
<< Back |
| September |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 1st |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Mr. B Harrison on Crop Circles.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 5th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Thursday, 10th |
Medstead WI
Andrew Negus on Portsmouth: Harlots, Dung & Glory.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 12th |
Safari Supper
Come and join us on a Medstead Safari!
A firm and favourite part of Medstead's social calendar, the Safari Supper is a dinner party where each course is held at a different home.
It is an excellent way of getting to know people better, whilst having a superb supper!
If you would like to host a course, or to find out more, please contact the Social Committee |
From 6.30pm |
Various |
| Sunday, 13th |
Family Service
This month's Family Service especially for children to enjoy!
We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
| Saturday, 28th |
FOMS Coffee Morning
The Friends Of Medstead School's coffee morning for parents, carers, etc. of new starters at Medstead School. |
9.00am |
TBA |
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| October |
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| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Friday, 2nd |
Harvest Supper
Join us for our traditional village celebration supper and harvest thanksgiving, with entertainment and organised activities for children.
Please bring your own cutlery, crockery, glasses and drinks.
For tickets or for more information, please contact one of our Churchwardens.
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7.00pm for 7.30pm |
Medstead Village Hall |
Friday, 2nd-
Sunday 4th |
Harvest Flower Festival & Art Exhibition
Details to follow.
For more information please contact the Social Committee. |
TBA |
Church & Church Hall |
| Saturday, 3rd |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Sunday, 4th |
Harvest Festival Evening Praise Service
To celebrate the end of our festival weekend, the village gathers together at Harvest Festival to give thanks for the goodness we derive from the land around us.
The church is especiallly decorated for the occasion by the church flowers team and the congregation is invited to bring gifts of food and produce, which we donate to the Winchester Churches Night Shelter. |
6.00pm |
Church |
| Tuesday, 6th |
Medstead Gardeners Club
David Stuart on Winter Pots and Containers.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Thursday, 8th |
Medstead WI
Lynette Moss on Fun in Foreign Fields.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 10th |
FOMS Disco
The Friends Of Medstead School's disco, bar available, dressing up optional.
Tickets £10 per person, available from Medstead School office, telephone 01420 562824. |
TBA |
Village Hall |
| Sunday, 11th |
Family Service
Our monthly family service with activities especially for children to enjoy. We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
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| November |
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| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 3rd |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Annual General Meeting with drinks and nibbles.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 7th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy and sweep up the yew berries which stick to our shoes and finish up on the church carpet!
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Please come along, your help is always welcome!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Thursday, 12th |
Medstead WI
Annual Meeting.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Saturday, 14th |
Autumn Jumble Sale
Our Jumble Sales are great fun, raise much needed cash for the Church and the quality of the stalls means they are always very popular, so be sure to arrive early for the best bargains!
If you would like to donate good quality clothing, toys, books, curios, etc. please contact one of the Churchwardens, or bring it to the Church Hall before 11.00am on the day. |
2.00pm |
Church Hall |
| Sunday, 15th |
Family Service
This month's Family Service coincides with Remembrance Sunday and will include banner making in the Church Hall especially for children to enjoy!
We would love to see you, so please come along and join us!
For more information please contact Kerry. |
11.00am |
Church |
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| December |
|
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, 1st |
Medstead Gardeners Club
Christmas social evening.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
7.30pm for 8.00pm |
Village Hall |
| Friday, 4th |
FOMS Annual Christmas Fayre
Come and join in the fun at the Friends of Medstead School's Annual Christmas Fayre and celebration!
Includes crafts, market, games room, singing and dancing and refreshments. |
3.15pm-5.30pm |
Medstead School |
| Saturday, 5th |
Monthly Maintenance
If you can spare a few hours, please join us to help keep the churchyard tidy.
We meet at the Church Hall on the first Saturday of the month at 10.00am and work until about noon.
Will you join us for the last maintenance session of the year?
Please come along, your help is always welcome - and needed!
For more details please contact Noel Howard on 01420 565993. |
10.00am |
Church Hall & Church Grounds |
| Thursday, 10th |
Medstead WI
John Pitman on The Role of the Pantomime Dame.
For more details, please contact Gill. |
2.00pm |
Village Hall |
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