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
Family Service at Charlton Horethorne on the 1st Sunday of every month.
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
2.00 p.m. Friday 3rd April 2026 – Good Friday – Service of the Final Hour
Charlton Horethorne Church
Led by Rev Rona – all ages welcome to all services!
Sunday 5th April 2026 – Easter Day
No services at Charlton Horethorne
9.00 a.m. Holy Communion – Blackford
10.00 a.m. Holy Communion – Maperton
10.30 a.m. Holy Communion – Milborne Port
6.00 p.m. Evensong – Stowell
6.00 p.m. Sunday 13th April 2026 – Evensong
Charlton Horethorne Church
6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Thursday 16th April 2026 – Bingo
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Doors open at 6.30 p.m. and eyes down at 7.00 p.m.!
If you have any queries please email Jenny Biggs at jb@ classicmedia.co.uk or leave a message on 01935 814199
6.00 p.m. Sunday 19th April 2026 – Holy Communion
Charlton Horethorne Church
The service will be followed by APCM with a glass of wine
6.00 p.m. Tuesday 28th April 2026 – Charlton Horethorne Village Hall Committee AGM
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Everyone is welcome to come and find out what has been happening at the Village Hall over the last year – and, if you would like to, how you could contribute to keeping this vital village asset a vibrant and successful community hub.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
5.00 p.m. Saturday 9th May 2026 – Music for Pleasure
Charlton Horethorne Church
An entertaining and feel-good evening with musicians and singers of all ages.
No entry charge – donations invited for the maintenance of this historic building in the village
billcloss42@gmail.com 01963 220640
Saturday 4th July 2026 – 60’s and 70’s Evening
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Live band, licensed bar and supper
Full details to follow in due course
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.