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2017

The Canalside Benefice Events Calendar

Monday, April 3
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Canalside Benefice
Summary: Laughter Club in St Michaels Room Hilperton
Monday, April 10
Time: 6:30pm - 6:30am Wednesday, April 12
Location: St Michaels Hilperton
Summary: Compline
Description: A simple service of Night Prayer for Holy Week
Wednesday, April 12
Time: 10:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Communion and Coffee
Thursday, April 13
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Maundy Thursday Holy Communion
Description: A Communion service for Maundy Thursday with optional foot or hand washing
Friday, April 14
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Good Friday service
Description: A quiet service reflecting on the events of Good Friday.
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Good Friday service
Description: A quiet service reflecting on the events of Good Friday.
Sunday, April 16
Time: 6:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Hilperton House The Knap Hilperton
Summary: Dawn Service of Holy Communion
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Easter Holy Communion
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Easter Holy Communion
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Easter Holy Communion
Sunday, April 23
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Morning Worship for St George's Day
Wednesday, April 26
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Benefice AwayDay follow up meeting
Description: A meeting to reflect on our future ministry
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: APCM
Friday, April 28
Time: 9:15am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be  £2 per family to cover costs.

 

Saturday, April 29
Time: 10:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory 22 Warren Road Staverton
Summary: Benefice AwayDay follow up meeting
Description: A meeting to reflect on our future ministry
Sunday, April 30
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Benefice Service of Holy Communion
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: APCM
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: History of Staverton including St Paul's Church
Description: An exhibition on the history of Staverton including an opportunity to sign up to help with maintenance of the churchyard.
Saturday, May 6
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: An evening with Fiona Castle
Description: Light refreshments provided. Donations to the church heating fund.
Sunday, May 7
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: APCM
Tuesday, May 9
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: 38 Princess Gardens Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Fellowship Group
Wednesday, May 10
Time: 7:45pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: 24 Highfield Close Semington
Summary: House Group
Friday, May 12
Time: 9:15am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be  £2 per family to cover costs.

 

Saturday, May 13
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: St George's School, Semington
Summary: Messy Church
Description: Crafts, worship and lunch for all the family. To book contact Bev Woodward on 01380 870784.
Saturday, May 20
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Art Festival
Description: An exhibition with items for sale, music, poetry and activities for children. The arts will also be celebrated in the 9.30am Sunday service in St Michaels.
Tuesday, May 23
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: 39a Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Fellowship Group
Wednesday, May 24
Time: 7:45pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: 24 Highfield Close Semington
Summary: House Group
Friday, May 26
Time: 9:15am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

 

Sunday, June 4
Time: All day event
Summary: Pentecost
Saturday, June 10
Time: 1:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Hilperton Village Hall
Summary: Hilperton Village Fete
Sunday, June 11
Time: All day event
Summary: Trinity Sunday
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Baptism service
Thursday, June 15
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: LPA meeting
Friday, June 16
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Sunday, June 25
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Paul's Staverton
Summary: Churchyard maintenance working party
Friday, June 30
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Saturday, July 1
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's School, Semington
Summary: Semington Village Fete
Description: Fun and entertainment for all the family supprting Julian House Bike Workshop in Trowbridge.
Friday, July 7
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Wedding of Jeffrey Brodie and Vikki Holland
Sunday, July 9
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Baptisms
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Refreshments
Thursday, July 13
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 107a Church St Hilperton
Summary: Open Garden
Description: All are invited to the lovely open garden at Jeannette Worth's home (107A Church Street). Cakes, raffle, marmalade, bring and buy and refreshments will be available. Entry is £2 to include refreshments.
Friday, July 14
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Wednesday, July 19
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Joint PCC meeting
Thursday, July 20
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: St George's School Leavers' service
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: LPA Meeting
Friday, July 21
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Hilperton School Leavers' service
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: St Michael's PreSchool in church
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton School
Summary: Staverton School Leavers' Service
Saturday, July 22
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club
Summary: Men United
Description: Men's breakfast with guest speaker, Prof John Bryant, a scientist and active Christian. All men welcome - but booking in advance is essential by email menutrow@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01225 571375.Cost is £8.50 payable on the door, including a full English breakfast.
Friday, July 28
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Sunday, July 30
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Whaddon
Summary: Benefice Holy Communion
Description: The whole Benefice joins together for worship.
Time: 12:15pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Whaddon Grove Farm
Summary: Bring your own picnic
Thursday, August 17
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Location: 17 Dymott Square Hilperton
Summary: Coffee Morning
Description:

Entrance fee of £2, raffle, bring and sell cakes in aid of St Michael's Church funds

 

Saturday, August 19
Time: 1:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Wedding of Ray Guymer and Gill Metcalfe
Sunday, August 20
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Brook House Semington
Summary: Messy Church BBQ
Description:

BBQ for all the family. To book contact Bev Woodward on 01380 870784.

Tuesday, August 22
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Old Vicarage Staverton
Summary: Holy Communion
Description: A service for the residents of The Old Vicarage Staverton; others are very welcome to come along too. 
Saturday, August 26
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Wedding of Nathan Keegan and Lana Antell
Sunday, September 3
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Whaddon
Summary: Baptism service
Thursday, September 7
Time: 7:45pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: Musicians' meeting
Friday, September 8
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Saturday, September 9
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Ride and Stride
Description:

Join us to cycle the Kennet and Avon Canal… and back!  We will be joining the Historic Churches Fund Ride and Stride once again with an exercise bike.  Last year we cycled the circumference of Wiltshire: 162 miles and this year we hope to ‘travel’ 174 miles.

We hope to have a number of stalls, refreshments and, if you’re able, take part in the cycle. If you wish to run something please come along, otherwise please tell your friends and come to support your local churches.  For more information on Ride and Stride go to www.rideandstrideuk.org/

Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Wedding of Lloyd Akrigg and Rachel Gallacher
Thursday, September 14
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: LPA Meeting
Saturday, September 16
Time: 10:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: Meeting for those involved in supporting services
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Semington Village Hall
Summary: Harvest Supper
Description:

Tickets £5.00 adults, £2.50 under 18's from Bev Woodward on 01380 870784 or at the Thusday coffee mornings. The evening will end with a presentation about 'Mercy Ships'.

 

Sunday, September 17
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St George's Semington
Summary: Harvest Songs of Praise
Wednesday, September 20
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Room Hilperton
Summary: St Michael's and St Mary's PCC
Thursday, September 21
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Semington
Summary: Semington PCC
Friday, September 22
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Tea for the bereaved
Description: An informal opportunity to chat over tea for those who have been bereaved.
Saturday, September 23
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: St George's School Semington
Summary: Messy Church
Description: Crafts, worship and lunch for all the family. To book contact Bev Woodward on 01380 870784.
Friday, September 29
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Hilperton School Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 30
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Coffee Morning
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: St Paul's Churchyard Staverton
Summary: Churchyard working party
Description: Bring your tools and help us tidy St Paul's churchyard
Sunday, October 1
Time: All day event
Summary: St Michael's Patronal Festival
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Whaddon
Summary: Harvest Evensong
Friday, October 6
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Saturday, October 7
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Hilperton Village Hall
Summary: Harvest Supper
Description:

HARVEST SUPPER at Hilperton Village Hall - Saturday 7th October, 7 for 7.30pm.

SOLD OUT! 

Sunday, October 8
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Morning Worship
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Holy Communion with Junior Church
Thursday, October 26
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Saturday, October 28
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Baptism celebration party
Sunday, October 29
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Benefice Holy Communion
Time: 3:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: In Loving Memory
Description: A gentle service for those who have been bereaved.
Thursday, November 2
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, November 3
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Staverton Cygnets Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Thursday, November 9
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Saturday, November 11
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: Trowbridge Rugby Club
Summary: Men's Breakfast
Description:

Guest Speaker: Linvoy Primus MBE – former professional footballer: As Linvoy tells of his Christian journey he hopes that his story and life experiences, will encourage, challenge and inspire others to have a relationship, like he has found, with Jesus Christ.

Booking via the website: https//www.menunited-ba14.co.uk or by e-mail: menutrow@yahoo.co.uk or by phone: 01225.571375

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Hilperton House
Summary: Coffee morning
Description: A coffee morning on Remembrance Day to raise money for church flowers throught the year. Coffee, cake stall, raffle, bric a brac.
Sunday, November 12
Time: All day event
Summary: Remembrance Sunday
Time: 10:45am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Remembrance service
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Baptism service
Time: 4:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Staverton School
Summary: Remembrance service
Monday, November 13
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Church open
Description: Hilperton WI have made a beautiful poppy display which is in St Michael's Church. The church will be open on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th November from 2.00pm - 4.00pm for you to see this and for a time of quiet reflection and prayer. 
Tuesday, November 14
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Church open
Description: Hilperton WI have made a beautiful poppy display which is in St Michael's Church. The church will be open on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th November from 2.00pm - 4.00pm for you to see this and for a time of quiet reflection and prayer. 
Thursday, November 16
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Rectory
Summary: LPA meeting
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, November 17
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Staverton Cygnets Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Saturday, November 18
Time: 9:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: Hilperton Village Hall
Summary: YOUniquely Wonderful LADIES BREAKFAST
Description:

 

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: St Marys Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Coffee morning
Thursday, November 23
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, October 26
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, November 24
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Quiz
Saturday, November 25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Hilperton school
Summary: Messy Church
Wednesday, November 29
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Room Hilperton Church
Summary: Advent Course: Candles in the Dark
Thursday, November 30
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, December 1
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Staverton Cygnets Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Saturday, December 2
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: St Georges School Semington
Summary: Messy Church
Sunday, December 3
Time: All day event
Summary: Advent Sunday
Tuesday, December 5
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Christingle
Wednesday, December 6
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Room
Summary: Advent Course: Candles in the Dark
Thursday, December 7
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, December 8
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Mary's Whaddon
Summary: Carol service
Sunday, December 10
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Marys Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Carol service
Tuesday, December 12
Time: 6:45pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: The Old Vicarage Staverton
Summary: Carol Singing
Description: At The Old Vicarage and The Old Bear Staverton
Wednesday, December 13
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Room
Summary: Advent Course: Candles in the Dark
Thursday, December 14
Time: 7:30pm - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas choir rehearsal
Friday, December 15
Time: 9:15am - 10:45am
Location: Staverton Village Hall
Summary: Staverton Cygnets Toddler Group
Description:

A group for preschool children and their parents/carers. There will be toys, activities, story time and snacks for the children and an opportunity to chat over a cup of tea or coffee for the adults.

The charge will be £2 per family to cover costs.

Sunday, December 17
Time: 12:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Baptism service
Time: 3:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Carol service
Time: 5:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Carol service
Wednesday, December 20
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Hilperton School Christmas Service
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: St Michael's Room
Summary: Advent Course: Candles in the Dark
Sunday, December 24
Time: All day event
Location: The Canalside Benefice
Summary: NO MORNING SERVICES TODAY
Time: 2:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Christmas celebration
Time: 3:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Marys Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Crib service
Time: 5:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Crib service and Christingle
Time: 8:00pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Marys Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Christmas Communion
Time: 11:30pm - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Midnight Christmas Communion
Monday, December 25
Time: 9:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Georges Semington
Summary: Christmas Communion
Time: 10:30am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Michael's Hilperton
Summary: Christmas Communion
Sunday, December 31
Time: 11:00am - 12:00am Thursday, January 1
Location: St Marys Horse Road Hilperton Marsh
Summary: Benefice Holy Communion