Past events

The Tower Stories programme of events is now completed but here is a flavour of what has been happening in Mere thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Friends of St Michaels.

The Year Clock, written by Tim Laycock, is a captivating play about William Barnes, the Dorset poet and philologist (1801-1886). Known for his famous poem Linden Lea, Barnes explored language and the beauty of rural life. The play traces his life through the seasons, highlighting his work, family, and his commitment to Dorset dialect. Accompanied … Read more

For Christmas 2024 the artist Bruce Munro, has kindly donated his creation “Star of Bethlehem” to be exhibited in St Michael’s Church. This animation of radiating lines of light will be projected on to the nave floor, in front of the rood screen and grows to its fullest extent in 2 mins 20 sec, the … Read more

A traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in St Michael’s Church, Mere, with singers from The Choir of University College, Oxford.  Please join us for mulled wine and mince pies after the service.  

As usual Father Christmas was stationed in the clock tower in the centre of the village. People came to the churchyard at 6.00 pm for the launch rockets and the turning on of the lights and then came into the Church to view the spectacular light installation by Bruce Munro (see Star of Bethlehem event … Read more

This is a regular friendly meeting for those who enjoy recycling pre-loved books and getting together. We normally gather about two times a year.

On Saturday 30th November, the church opened for viewing decorative bells made by Mere’s many community groups. During the day there was a demonstration of handbell ringing, there was a peal of the bells in the tower and the opportunity to have a go at chiming the bells. The theme of the 10.30am service on … Read more

This was a unique opportunity to join Jane and Richard, Mere’s own Writer in Residence and Composer in Residence as they share their insights into their creative processes, professional careers and answer your questions. 7.00pm to 9.00 pm – It was a free event with mulled wine and mince pies.

This year’s Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 2nd October at 5.00pm in St Michael’s Church.

Friends St Michael’s Church Sunday Concert 5.30pm. An evening with Helen Porter on piano and Karen Wimhurst on clarinet Helen and Karen ‘s Autumn programme interweaves original material with tunes you know and love.  Soaring vocals, mellow and gutsy clarinet tones, virtuosic improvisation; this is a collaboration spanning twenty years, infusing an evening with warmth, intimacy … Read more