30th November – Festival of Bells

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

28th November 2024 – An evening with Jane Borodale and Richard Nye

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.

29th Sept 2024 – Karen Wimhurst & Helen Porter

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

13th July 2024 – The Proms in Mere

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

15th/16th June 2024 – Hidden Gardens

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

20th Feb 2024 – The Tower Stories

There was a public meeting in the Church starting at 6.30pm. There were presentations by the Architect, the Chair of the Friends and the Tower Stories Project Manager. It was an opportunity to thank all those who have given to the Pinnacles Appeal, The Wiltshire Church Trust and acknowledge the generous support of the National … Read more