December 17th – Caritas Chamber Choir presents “Carols by Candlelight in St Mary’s.

Benedict Preece will once again bring his acclaimed choir to St Mary’s for Carols by Candlelight at 3.30 p.m.

Some carols we all know, and some new to us will make a beautiful start to Christmas.

Punch and light refreshments will be served for a donation.

Tickets are £10 and are available at Chilham Post Office or on the door.

Join us for a lovely afternoon, and we guarantee to find you singing on the way home!

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Saturday December 9th,  1950’s Rock Around The Clock party at Chilham Village Hall

Chartham Lindy Hoppers are holding a 1950’s dance at the village hall 7pm to 10.30 p.m. Tickets £10 cash on the door,
They are generously donating all funds raised to the restoration and renovation of the historic St Mary’s church tower clock fund.
A great fun night, an opportunity to dress in 1950’s style and boogie the night away.  There will be a taster Rock & Roll dance class too!
Light refreshments available by donation.  Everyone welcome including children over 12 years of age.

Once again, the church will be filled with beautifully decorated and lit Christmas Trees providing an amazing sparkling spectacle.

The theme is “The Joy of Christmas” and many local groups, the community and businesses will enter their tree for viewing.  We anticipate 50 trees will be erected.

The church will open on Saturdays 11.00 to 17.00 and Sunday to Friday viewing will be from 13.00 to 17.00.

Refreshments will be served daily, there will also be musical entertainment.

On Sunday 10th at 6pm the lights of Chilham village tree in the Square will be turned on, followed by carols and refreshments in the church.

Come along, bring all the family, and join in the fun and the spectacle.

Funds raised will go to charities, Catching Lives and Pastos Verde.

Coffee Morning at Chilham  Village Hall on the 9th of  September.
Speaker Andy McConnell, one of Britain’s leading authorities on glassware of all types and his books have covered the subject from ancient to modern.  He was the first glass specialist recruited to BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow for which he has now recorded 14 series.  He lectures widely on glass and writes for journals as diverse as The times, Daily Telegraph and Country Life.

Catered Fundraiser Dinner at Chilham Village Hall on 1st September.
Champagne reception, dinner with wine and Speaker Andy McConnell, one of Britain’s leading authorities on glassware of all types and his books have covered the subject from ancient to modern.  He was the first glass specialist recruited to BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow for which he has now recorded 14 series.  He lectures widely on glass and writes for journals as diverse as The times, Daily Telegraph and Country Life.

Chairman George Kennedy and Christine Kennedy

Will be hosting a Garden Party

on Saturday July 29th 2023

2pm to 4.30pm

Entrance by donation

at

Deepwell House, Chilham CT4 8DB

All are welcome

The Friends of St Mary’s are having a Cake and Coffee morning on Saturday June 17th
10.30.to 12.30 at the Church

Plants for sale, a Craft and Gift stall. Raffle 
and, of course, those scrumptious cakes many of which are made by our Friends. 
Come and enjoy a friendly morning with LIVE MUSIC

All are welcome.
 

Saturday 27th May 7pm at St Mary’s Chillham

Benedict Preece will bring his Kent-based Caritas Chamber Choir to sing a varied concert of choral music from the Renaissance to present day.

Tickets £10 to include a glass of wine will be available at Chilham Post Office from the end of April or at the door on 27th May.

St Mary’s Church Chilham
Presents
An Afternoon Concert by
Snowdown Male Voice Choir
Musical Directors Richard Ansell and Chris Price
 
SUNDAY 27th November 2022
3.0 -5pm
Refreshments at the interval
Tickets £10 from The Farm Shop, Chilham Post Office and on the door

COFFEE MORNING

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 10:30 to 12:30

WITH PLANT STALL,
PRODUCE, CRAFTS, GIFTS, AND A RAFFLE.

CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MOST WELCOME 
(PLEASE BRING AT 9.0 ON THE DAY)

A CHANCE TO CHAT OVER COFFEE AND,
SCRUMPTIOUS CAKE

QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE EVENTS

In conjunction with Chilham Square Street Party from 14.00 ‘til late Thursday 2nd June

FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH ARE HOSTING -

FLOWER FESTIVAL – “ROYAL RESIDENCIES”

Thursday 2nd June to Saturday 5th June 12.00 – 17.00

Sunday 6th June 12.00 – 16.00

Flower arrangers wishing to help contact: Pippa mobile: 07890179257

(Refreshments will be served from the church daily throughout the flower festival)

PLUS

COMMUNITY FLOWER DISPLAY COMPETITION

Contact: yvechilhamparishmag@gmail.com or mobile: 07927395786 for details and entry form

(Entry free and prize for best entry in each category)

Closing date for entries: Monday 16th May

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 

In St Mary's - Wednesday 1st December to Sunday 12th December

On 12th December, there will be the lighting of the Chilham Village Christmas Tree in Chilham Square

How can YOU be involved?

• If you can supply and/or help serve refreshments, please contact Maureen Taylor littlem48@sky.com 07802 204244

• If you can help with stewarding, please contact Rosemary Simmons     rsgoneforawalk@gmail.com   07483 894255

• If you have any suggestions about entertainment, including music please contact Fay Dawes faydawes22@gmail.com 07777 602677

• If your organisation, or family, would like to provide and decorate a tree the deadline for entries is 1st November

       or if you have any other questions, please contact johnmwillis@outlook.com  01227 733803

We are grateful for the support of:

Chilham Shop & Post Office and Clickmas Trees