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
This was the first Tower Story Event. It celebrated the completion of the restoration of the pinnacles and re-guilding of the clock. Over 300 people brought picnics and listened to the Shrewton Silver Band who started off by playing popular favourites and after a break played music associated with the Last Night of the Proms. … Read more
The Friends of St. Michael’s, together with the Gardening Club, organised the Hidden Gardens of Mere over the weekend of 15th/16th June. The event proved very enjoyable, and brought many visitors into the town. Refreshments were available at the Church on Saturday and in the Grove Building on Sunday and the Angel Tea Rooms were … Read more