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
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 – See below
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
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.
6.00 p.m. Sunday 4th October 2026 – Harvest Evensong
Stowell Church
All very welcome to join us.
Tins or packet foodstuff will be given to the Milborne Port Food share.
6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Friday 9th October 2026 – Annual Meeting of Somerset and Dorset Sea Cadets
RNAS Yeovilton
Bob Mansergh, a Charlton Horethorne resident, is organising the event and has arranged for this year’s speaker to talk about Unmanned Helicopters for the Royal Navy. The speaker will be a senior leader from Leonardo who has been leading the PROTEUS project to deliver the Royal Navy’s first semi-autonomous helicopter.
Tickets cost £20 per head which includes a hot fork buffet and a glass of wine/beer/soft drink.
If you would like to attend, please contact Bob Mansergh in the first instance on 07983 412584 who will provide full details.
When Bob is unavailable, please contact the Branch Secretary – Fiona – direct at: secretarysandd@ms-sc.org who will provide an application form, details of the payment arrangements, ask you for your menu choice and take you through the access and parking details.
6.00 p.m. Sunday 11th October 2026 – Harvest Evensong
Charlton Horethorne Church
All are welcome.
Donations of dry/tinned goods can be brought to the service.
6.30 for 7.00 p.m. Thursday 15th October 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
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
6.00 p.m. Sunday 18th October 2026 – Holy Communion
Charlton Horethorne Church
Saturday 31st October 2026 – Charlton Horethorne Halloween Trail
Let’s brighten up our autumn and celebrate the end of the half term holidays!
You are all invited to decorate your houses, gardens, paths etc Halloween style.
If you wish to take part kindly leave a lit pumpkin outside your house and a bowl of goodies for kids to choose from.
Please respect our villagers – no door knocking if no pumpkin – thank you.
Dig out some fancy dress, face paints etc, grab your torches and a bucket and admire the Halloween decorations and costumes, picking up some treats along the way!
Happy Halloween! Claire Bulley.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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
7.30 p.m. Friday 6th November 2026 – Concert by Sherborne Rock Choir
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
The Village Hall Committee is delighted to be welcoming to the Village Hall members of the highly regarded Sherborne Rock Choir who will be entertaining you with a wide repertoire of contemporary music.
The Sherborne branch of the Rock Choir includes a number of Charlton Horethorne residents who will be singing during the performance.
Doors open at 7.00 p.m. and there will be a licensed bar.
Admission is FREE but is by ticket only due to limited capacity in the Hall – generous donations are requested with profits going to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and the Charlton Horethorne Millennium Green refurbishment project.
Tickets are available from: Tony Magson on 07976 714498 and Keith Gudgeon 01963 220249
10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon Saturday 7th November 2026 – Coffee and Cake Morning in aid of the Royal British Legion
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Everyone welcome – come along for coffee, cake and good company!
Contributions of cakes and bakes on the day very welcome.
For further information please contact Tony Magson, Poppy Appeal Organiser, on 07976 714498.
10.30 to 12.00 noon Thursday 19th November 2026 – Village Hall Coffee Morning
Charlton Horethorne Village Hall
Monthly coffee morning to brighten up the winter months, organised by the Village Hall Committee for all ages (children to be supervised by an adult please).
Coffee, tea, squash and biscuits – £1.00 (children free)
Come and meet new friends and neighbours – we look forward to seeing you!
6.30 for 7.00 p.m. Friday 20th November 2026 – Annual Charlton Horethorne Primary School Quiz Night
Charlton Horethorne Primary School
Save the date and start assembling your teams (maximum of 6 people)!
Raffle, bar and prizes
For full details please click here
