Events

FUTURE EVENTS

We’re planning an ever-growing number of events to provide social occasions that will appeal to all ages and tastes. You don’t have to be a member of the congregation to enjoy our wonderful setting! Unless otherwise stated, all profits from all of these events will be put towards our work to maintain the historic fabric and grounds of the church for present and future generations to enjoy.

Here’s a list of our coming events in date order:

The Oriana Singers in Concert
Friday 7th June, 7.30pm

The Oriana Singers is a chamber choir based around Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge, with members from the surrounding towns and villages. They work hard in a friendly rehearsal atmosphere to achieve a high standard of concert performance. We are very privileged to have this wonderful local choir coming to sing a wide range of sacred and secular music from the early sixteenth century to the present day. Tickets are £10 from Hawkesbury Stores or online via Ticketsource.

Click here to book your Oriana Singers Summer Concert tickets via Ticketsource now.

Flower Festival
Friday 21st-Sunday 23rd June

This is a PCC event organised by Betty Salthouse, and we’re are very happy to support it. As for the FOSM Christmas Tree Festival, local community groups will be invited to contribute themed arrangements to make a fabulous display for all to enjoy.

Midsummer Disco in a Barn
Saturday 22nd June, 7pm-11pm

Dance the night away in the Brocks’ New Barn on Inglestone Common to the music of Paul ‘Clarky’ Clark, well known locally from his appearances at the Hawkesbury Show and The Village Inn, Kingswood. The New Barn is weatherproof, and you may also like to picnic in the adjoining field – if so, bring chairs, blankets and warm clothes. On site will be a burger van, bar, wine bar, ample free parking, and toilets. Gates open at 6.30pm and close at 11.30pm, with the music kicking off at 7pm and running till 11pm.

Tickets now available from Hawkesbury Stores or online via Ticketsource here.

poster for Midsummer disco giving details as in text above

Friends of St Mary’s AGM
Sunday 23rd June

This brief and quickfire annual general meeting will be followed by Choral Evensong.

St Mary’s Summer Weekend and Open Tower Event
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July

Enjoy a tour of the church, try your hand at bellringing, and climb the tower to see the bells at close-up. Refreshments, activities and entertainment. More details to follow.

Friends’ Pimm’s Tent at the Hawkesbury Show
Saturday 31st August

Our ever-popular, traditional refreshment tent will be in its usual place beside the arena.

Friends of St Mary’s Nine Lessons & Carols
Sunday 22nd December

Our popular service of traditional readings and carols with St Mary’s Church Choir directed by Badminton Benefice Music Director Ben Humphries.

PAST EVENTS

We organise a varied programme of events all year round, with four or five fund-raising socials every years for members and guests, such as open gardens around the village; tasting evenings of wine, gin and sherry; cosy suppers in the Malt House opposite the church; formal balls; themed dinners; and summer jazz afternoons on the lawn.

We also hold a service of Nine Lessons and Carols on the Sunday before Christmas and in the summer a festival evensong with eminent visiting preachers.

Everyone is welcome to Friends of St Mary’s events, including non-members, but if you are a member, you will receive a discount on your ticket to every event – another great reason to join!