This page lists future events in the Benefice in ascending date order. For all services please see the Church Calendar. Click on any event for more information or on the links below to select a different month.
To see slideshows of photos of some past events please go to the Photo Gallery.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice
St John's Church, Milborne Port
St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am
Tower Contact: Susan Wales 01963 250660
Friday 12 June 2026
9:30 am Little Jays' new baby and toddler group
7:00 pm Choir Practice
St John's Choir members meet most Fridays in St John's Church from 7 to about 8pm to rehearse hymns and anthems for the following Sunday. For Holy Communion services the choir normally sings two hymns during communion, but occasionally sings an anthem instead of one of the hymns. New members in all voice parts (SATB) would be very welsome.
For more information on the choir please see St John's Choir page.
Saturday 13 June 2026
2:00 pm Milborne Port Village Fete
Village Fete 13th June
Susan Wales is doing a Teddy Tombola - donations of soft toys please!
Proceeds to St John’s.
7:30 pm Blackford Film Night
Blackford Reading Room.,
To book, contact Sophia on 07714329209.
£5 per person to include popcorn and an ice cream.
Wednesday 17 June 2026
7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice
St John's Church, Milborne Port
St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am
Tower Contact: Susan Wales 01963 250660
Thursday 18 June 2026
6:00 pm Join us for a Mozartthon!
12 Everlanes Close, Milborne Port, DT9 5FT
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June 6pm - 9.30pm
12 Everlanes Close, Milborne Port, DT9 5FT
What’s this I hear you say?
Stuart Thomas will play all 18 piano sonatas by Mozart, over two evenings.
You can either sponsor him per session, per piece or per semiquaver!!
All funds raised will go towards the repair of our roof at St John’s, Milborne Port.
Friday 19 June 2026
9:30 am Little Jays' new baby and toddler group
6:00 pm Join us for a Mozartthon!
12 Everlanes Close, Milborne Port, DT9 5FT
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th June 6pm - 9.30pm
12 Everlanes Close, Milborne Port, DT9 5FT
What’s this I hear you say?
Stuart Thomas will play all 18 piano sonatas by Mozart, over two evenings.
You can either sponsor him per session, per piece or per semiquaver!!
All funds raised will go towards the repair of our roof at St John’s, Milborne Port.
7:00 pm Choir Practice
St John's Choir members meet most Fridays in St John's Church from 7 to about 8pm to rehearse hymns and anthems for the following Sunday. For Holy Communion services the choir normally sings two hymns during communion, but occasionally sings an anthem instead of one of the hymns. New members in all voice parts (SATB) would be very welsome.
For more information on the choir please see St John's Choir page.
Saturday 20 June 2026
8:30 am Blackford Breakfast
Blackford Reading Room
All welcome. Pre booking essential, contact jane_s_monk@hotmail.com
12:00 pm Deadline for Parish Magazine entries
All entries for the July 2026 issue of the magazine to the editor please by Saturday 20th June at 12 noon latest.
Editor’s email : magazine@milborneportchurches.org.uk
All email contributions will be acknowledged. If you do not receive a reply, or if you are unable to use email, please ring 01963 250382. (answering machine – please leave name and number and I will get back to you).
Wednesday 24 June 2026
7:30 pm St John's Bellringing Practice
St John's Church, Milborne Port
St John’s Practice: Wednesdays 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 to 10.30 am
Tower Contact: Susan Wales 01963 250660
Friday 26 June 2026
9:30 am Little Jays' new baby and toddler group
7:00 pm Choir Practice
St John's Choir members meet most Fridays in St John's Church from 7 to about 8pm to rehearse hymns and anthems for the following Sunday. For Holy Communion services the choir normally sings two hymns during communion, but occasionally sings an anthem instead of one of the hymns. New members in all voice parts (SATB) would be very welsome.
For more information on the choir please see St John's Choir page.
Saturday 27 June 2026
10:00 am Confirmation Preparation Class
The Clockspire Restaurant
I wonder if you have heard about the ‘Quiet Revival’? It’s a reported, low-key, yet significant surge in interest in Christianity and church attendance, particularly among young adults (18-34) in the UK. It highlights a shift towards a more active, intentional faith, emphasising Bible engagement and community, and it’s often driven by personal invitations from friends.
Anecdotally I have heard about many young people locally who are questioning ‘What’s it all about’ and exploring whether faith can offer any answers. Therefore, it seems a perfect time to be offering not only local confirmation classes, but also a Confirmation service in our Benefice in the Summer.
Please extend this invitation to any who would be interested in hearing more about the Christian faith. Each session will offer a chance to reflect, to talk honestly, and to deepen your understanding of what it means to live as a disciple of Christ.
Preparation Sessions (Saturdays, 10.00–11.30)
The Clockspire Restaurant,
6 North Street, Milborne Port, DT9 5EP
25 April | 16 May | 27 June | 18 July
Led by Rev Rona Stuart-Bourne
Confirmation Service
Saturday 1 August, Milborne Port Church (time to be agreed).
If you are interested, I would love to hear from you. Please email me and I will be very happy to reserve a place. I look forward to journeying with you.
Rev Rona (revrona@gmail.com)
10:00 am Flower Festival and Gift Day
Charlton Horethorne Church
Fundraising Flower Festival and Gift Day 10-4pm
5:00 pm Songs of Praise, wine and cheese
Charlton Horethorne Church
Songs of Praise, followed by wine and cheese

