Beauworth
St James’s Church and the adjoining Village Hall lie at the heart of Beauworth, in which there are some 40 dwellings and The Milbury’s public house. St James’s can seat 40 comfortably (as can the Hall) or up to 70 in less comfort when needs be. About 100 people live in the parish, forming a tight knit and friendly supportive community, with many activities to get involved in which include a quiz evening and suppers.
Festival Church 2025
There are a number of special seasonal service spread across the year, as listed below. All services are at 9.30am unless otherwise indicated. This year, 2025, they are as follows:
19th January “Plough”
A service of thanksgiving and celebration of our agricultural community
20th April “Easter Dawn”
A traditional Easter communion held in the garden of Milbarrow Farm at dawn, followed by breakfast.
25th May “Rogation”
A celebration of the resources and activities of the village “beating the bounds”, followed by refreshments
27th July “Patronal Festival”
A service (with communion) commemorating our patron Saint James the great
11th October “Harvest Supper”
Harvest Supper for the Village, please email Astra Packenham-Walsh for tickets and details astra.pakenhamwalsh@gmail.com
12th October “Harvest Festival”
A service of thanksgiving at 9:30, without communion, followed by refreshments in the Village Hall.
21st December 4pm “Carols by Candlelight”
A traditional late afternoon, candlelit service of Readings and Carols, followed by seasonal refreshments in the Village Hall
Benefice Service: Sunday Station – Bramdean
Revd. Christopher and Children's Ministry Team Family focussed fun and worship All Saints Day Readings:Daniel 7.1-3,15-18Psalm […]
Holy Communion – Cheriton
An accessible service with short sermons and singing All Saints Day Readings:Daniel 7.1-3,15-18Psalm 149Ephesians 1.11-endLuke 6.20-31
Remembrance Service – Cheriton
Remembrance Sunday3rd Sunday before Advent Readings:Job 19.23-27aPsalm 17.1-92 Thessalonians 2.1-5,13-endLuke 20.27-38
Remembrance Service – Bramdean
Remembrance Sunday3rd Sunday before Advent Readings:Job 19.23-27aPsalm 17.1-92 Thessalonians 2.1-5,13-endLuke 20.27-38
Benefice Holy Communion for Advent – Cheriton
with visiting preacher Susan Roberts Advent Sunday Readings:Isaiah 2.1-5Psalm 122Romans 13.11-endMatthew 24.36-44
Fresh Expression – Cheriton
An evangelical style service for the Benefice, with worship, songs and testimony Advent Sunday Readings:Isaiah 2.1-5Psalm […]

Plough Service 2025 – with local farmer Neil, and special guest singer from Winchester Cathedral Lucy






Ride & Stride 2021




