The annual Ride+Stride will take place this year on Saturday 14th September. This event raises funds which allow Dorset Historic Churches Trust to make grants of over £100,000 per year to help restore historic places of worship in Dorset.

The organisers for each parish in our benefice are:

Milton on Stour – Christine Alexander 01747 824655

Silton – Diana Masters 01747 840288

Gillingham – Kate Wickson 01747 833663

Please support your local event. Milton will be arranging its traditional tea in the church, Silton will be as active as ever, and for Gillingham, Kate Wickson will lead walkers round the churches of Shaftesbury (lifts to Shaftesbury will be arranged).