REGULAR EVENTS
Throughout the Year
February to November
Charlton Horethorne and District Gardening Club
To find out what activities the Club normally organises, please see the Programme of Events for 2026, on the Groups/Activities page of the website.
Bingo in the Village Hall
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Regular bingo sessions every Third Thursday of each month
Further details below
Church Services at Charlton Horethorne and Stowell
See below or for additional information on forthcoming services and diocese information, please refer to the Milborne Port Churches website
Forest School at Charlton Horethorne Primary School
This is called the LEAF Club (Learn, Enjoy, Achieve, Flourish) and is held on Friday mornings during term time for children aged 3 – 4 years
For more information please contact the school on 01963 220345
To learn more about life at Charlton Horethorne Primary School click here for the School’s latest newsletter and the termly review for the 2025 autumn term
Mahjong Evenings at The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms host Mahjong on Monday evenings and we love to welcome new people.
If you’d like to come along, please contact The Kings Arms on (01963) 220281 or drop by and book your place for a fun evening.
Village Hall Coffee Morning – Last Thursday of each Month PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT COFFEE MORNING WILL BE IN THE AUTUMN
We run a monthly coffee morning for all ages (children to be supervised by an adult please) on the last Thursday of each month.
Coffee, tea, squash and biscuits – £1.00 (children free)
Come and meet new friends and neighbours – we look forward to seeing you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
6.00 p.m. Sunday 6th September 2026 – Evensong
Stowell Church
2.00 – 5.00 p.m. Sunday 13th September 2026 – Read-through of the CHAPS 2027 Pantomime Script followed by Auditions
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
It is that time again! Our co-directors (Kirstie and Jasmine) are ramping up their schemes as auditions start to close in.
It is time to get excited about a new round of CHAPS fun!
The audition will consist of a group read-through of the Script, (our show this year is “Rapunzel”) transitioning into individual scene reads, with different people trying different parts. It is light touch as usual and you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
This is always a fun session and we hope to see many of you there! All are welcome, whether you want a part or not! Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share in our mid-session break.
6.00 p.m. Sunday 13thSeptember 2026 – Evensong
Charlton Horethorne Church
6.30 for 7.00 p.m. Thursday 17th September 2026 – Cash Bingo
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Doors open 6.30 p.m., eyes down at 7.00 p.m.
For further information email Jenny Biggs on jb@classicmedia.co.uk or leave a message at 01935 814199
6.00 p.m. Sunday 20th September 2026 – Holy Communion
Charlton Horethorne Church
Monday 28th September 2026 – Rehearsals for CHAPS 2027 Pantomime Production Commence
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Rehearsals will be held on each subsequent Monday, at a time to be confirmed, until performances between the 21st and 23rd January 2027.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
10.00 a.m. Saturday 3rd October 2026 – Churchyard Autumn Clear-Up
Charlton Horethorne Church
All help very gratefully received, for any amount of time!
Please bring your own tools.
Refreshments provided.
7.00 p.m. Saturday 17th October 2026 – Anything Goes
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Music and comedy for all the family. Expect the unexpected!
Licensed bar – two-course supper – raffle
Tickets £15.00 from The Village Shop – children under 16 go free but they will still need a ticket.
For full details please click here
Thursday 5th November 2026 – Village Bonfire and Firework Display
Charlton Horethorne Millennium Green
Remember, remember the 5th of November – it’s that time of year again!
6.00 p.m. – Gates open
6.45 p.m. – Bonfire lit
7.30 p.m. – Fireworks
Bar-B-Q (Vegetarian options available), Soup, Mulled Wine and Soft Drinks and Glow Sticks available
Admission by generous donations please.
Helpers Please for:
12 noon Tuesday 3rd November – Build bonfire
10.00 a.m. Wednesday 4th November – Set up site
10.00 a.m. Thursday 5th November – Set up site
Evening Thursday 5th November – Helping at event
9.00 a.m. Friday 6th November – Clear up
Please contact Catherine Mathew with whatever help you can offer – thank you
07815 674175 or 01963 220595
Evening Friday 6th November 2026 – Concert by Sherborne, Shaftesbury and Yeovil Rock Choir
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Featuring a number of choir members from Charlton Horethorne
Further details to follow in due course