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
June at the Village Pub!
The Kings Arms, Charlton Horethorne
Exciting news – The Kings Arms will be showing the FIFA World Cup!
Pints up! ….Wings up! …. £10.00
Includes: House beers, selection of wine, soft drinks, chicken wings, choice of sauce
Stayed tuned and keep an eye on our socials for more details!
6.00 p.m. Sunday 7th June 2026 – Evensong
Stowell Church
6.00 p.m. Sunday 14th June 2026 – Evensong
Charlton Horethorne Church
6.30 p.m. Thursday 18th June 2026 – Bingo
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Eyes down at 7.00 p.m.
6.00 p.m. Sunday 21st June 2026 – Holy Communion
Charlton Horethorne Church
3.30 p.m. Friday 26th June 2026 – Primary School Fete
Charlton Horethorne Primary School
Don’t miss out on a great family day! Fun for all ages!
Water Tag Area – Stalls(Assorted Games and Crafts) – Refreshments(Tea, Coffee and Snacks) – Tombola – Lucky Dip – Raffle
Come and support our school community! Click here for full details
Saturday 27th June 2026 – Charlton Horethorne Church Gift Day, Flower Festival and Songs of Praise
Charlton Horethorne Church
10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Flower Festival
Coffee, tea and cake/biscuits available.
Submissions invited from groups/organisations and individuals – arrangements may be garden flowers or bought flowers.
Please contact May Closs for further information (01963 220640).
Competition for children, with prize for best entry.
6.00p.m. – 7.00 p.m. Songs of Praise followed by wine and cheese/nibbles.
A selection of favourite hymns.
Special requests to Amanda Hughes (amanda.cracknell@hotmail.com or 07768 874818) by 20 June will be accommodated if
possible.
A list of 10 selected hymns will also be available at the Flower Festival for “voting” on the top favourites to be sung in the evening
Donations/gifts requested in support of the church, to replenish funds following the completion of the lychgate (part funded by generous donations) to enable us to continue and, in due course, to enable further projects to re-order the interior of the church to improve the space for functions.
Gifts may be made by yellow envelope, QR code or bank transfer, or can also be made at the village shop.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
7.00 p.m. Saturday 4th July 2026 – 60’s and 70’s Evening
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Live band, licensed bar and supper – tickets £15.00
Click here to view poster with full details
7.30 p.m. Friday 10th July 2026 – CHAPS (Charlton Horethorne Amateur Pantomime Society) AGM followed by CHAPS Hall of Games
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Following a short AGM we will have a fun team event of quizzes and more! Lots of general knowledge not required!
We will have a mix of rounds covering a wide range of your typical panel games. Prize for the winning team – no charge!
Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Everyone welcome.
From 9.30 a.m. Thursday 27th August – An all-day Drama Workshop for Juniors
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Organised by CHAPS, this workshop will culminate in a short performance from 3:30pm.
There will be a modest charge to cover costs. A professional drama tutor will be hosting and supported by CHAPS volunteers.
The only condition is participants must be aged 8 and over.
If interested then email us on chaps.panto@gmail.com with the names and contact details for those wishing to take part.
From 2.00 p.m. Sunday 13th September 2026 – Read-through of the CHAPS 2027 Pantomime Script followed by Auditions
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Details of the 2027 script to be confirmed at the AGM.
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.