The Light Party, held at Westbury Leigh Community Hall on 31st October, brought together children for songs, games and crafts. The Light Party was offered as an alternative to Halloween and the children enjoyed watching a video celebrating Jesus as the light of the world. Many thanks to everyone who helped to make the party … [Read more…]
The Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding team is taking part in a national, external audit. The company doing the review want to hear views about and experience of safeguarding within Salisbury Diocese. This will be the first safeguarding audit of any diocese in this cycle. They are seeking feedback from everyone who is involved in any way … [Read more…]
Please join us at Holy Trinity Church on Advent Sunday, 3rd December 2023 at 4pm for our Christingle service. Christingle is a joyful celebration that brings families and communities together to share the light of Jesus and spread a message of hope. To learn more about the wonderful work of the Children’s Society please click … [Read more…]
We are pleased to welcome Jenny Wray-Bliss as the new Safeguarding Officer for the Parish of Westbury “I’m pleased to announce that we have a new Safeguarding Officer for Westbury Parish. Jenny Wray-Bliss has accepted my invitation to take up the role. Jenny has had a long military career with the WRENS and much experience … [Read more…]
Our October meeting was held at the home of Peter and Janet Likeman on a beautiful sunny Autumn morning. We were welcomed with coffee biscuits and delicious cakes and friendly chat continued as we welcomed each other and were pleased to see that Maureen Flynn had returned safely from her visit to her brother in … [Read more…]
Read on to find out about our services during Advent and Christmas in the churches of the White Horse Team Don’t forget the Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints’ Church, Westbury from 1 – 4 December and the Nativity Festival at Holy Trinity Church, Dilton Marsh on 8 – 10 December. Join us to celebrate … [Read more…]
Remembrance Sunday takes place this year on Sunday 12 November All Saints’ Church, Westbury All Saints will have a slightly shorter service from 9.30 – 10.15 am (approximately) so we have time to clear up and make our way to the War Memorial in Westbury for the Act of Remembrance at 10.55 am. Holy Saviour … [Read more…]
Choir rehearsal I’m pleased to say that choir rehearsals have re-started and the choir is currently preparing for our Christmas Carol Service. If anyone is interested in joining the choir, either for the Carol service, or to sing at our services on Sunday morning, please be in touch with our Choir Leader and Churchwarden, Ruth … [Read more…]
We were pleased to celebrate Harvest on four different occasions in Westbury parish this autumn: On Sunday 24th September we welcomed over 100 people to All Saints’ Church, many from our uniformed organisations, to join us in celebrating the Harvest. We also enjoyed welcoming Westbury Infants and Westbury Juniors schools to All Saints’ in October (photos … [Read more…]
Support the 2023 Real Advent Calendar The Real Advent Calendar is the UK’s only Fairtrade calendar which comes with a free 24 page Christmas story-activity book and which supports charitable causes. The 2023 calendar has a new design. There is a Fairtrade chocolate and a line of the Christmas story behind each of the 25 … [Read more…]