Rev'd Claire Bentham has provided an update about some changes to youth group this term. She says: "The group will still meet on a Tuesday afternoon, with snacks, games (like table football, xBox, table tennis etc), quiet space in the chapel, board games and card games, and crafts, but will be meeting at a slightly later time. The new time is 16:30-17:45, which we hope will allow young people from different schools to attend."

The group is for young people of secondary school age. "If you know any young people in school years 7-11 then do tell them about it - we would love to see them!"

2026-09-15 updated by ALP

On this Sunday, our service of Holy Communion will be led by Rev'd Claire Bentham. All are welcome. Members of other churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion and others are invited to come forward for a blessing.

Arrive a little earlier for some pre-service refreshments.
Also, this service will be followed by our Harvest Lunch. (Please see separate event listing for that.)

All gifts for the harvest will be donated to the Winchester Basics Bank. They are most grateful for packets, tins, bottles etc. which all have a long use-by date. Please no fresh produce.
Please check their website https://winchesterbasicsbank.co.uk/donate/fooddonations/ for the items they are in need of at the moment.

Also, flower displays will be welcome, to decorate round the back of the church space.

However, there is no pressure to bring anything except yourselves!

2026-09-13 added by ALP.

This community event follows our harvest-themed Café Church service (please see separate event listing) and is held in premises linked to the St Margaret's church building. This year there will be a bring-and-eat cold buffet. If you are keen to come, you are most welcome, but please phone church warden Melinda Samms on 01962 761036 to confirm.

2026-09-13 added by ALP.

The Tea, Cake and Chat afternoons are open to all in the village, and beyond. They are usually held on the first Monday of the month in St Margaret’s, from 2.30 - 4.00 pm. Do come and bring a friend for a friendly afternoon and reasonable cup of tea, always with cake. There is no charge, but any monies collected (after deduction of expenses) go towards the upkeep of St Margaret's church building.

Contact Jane McQuoid on 01962 885434 for more details.

The Mother’s Union is a worldwide organisation which, underpinned by prayer and fundraising, aims to support people and families who need help, and campaign to improve their lives. The South Wonston Branch meets on a monthly basis (excluding August), usually on the second Tuesday. We welcome all who are interested in our work to support family life. You don't have to be a mum or even female!

Please contact Mrs Mary Cleal, email [email protected], for information regarding times and venues.

(2022-06-02 updated by ALP with content from MC.)

On the second Wednesday of every month, there will be a service of Holy Communion in the Chapel at St Margaret's, led by Rev'd Claire Bentham.

It will be a short, simple form of Holy Communion, with time for prayer for us, our churches and our mission. The service itself will only last 20-30 mins (no sermon, music to listen to but no hymns) and Rev'd Claire says she won't be rushing off, so anyone who wants to stay longer to talk or pray is welcome to do so.

South Wonston Primary School is more than happy for us to be there, but asks that we come in via the North Steps from Downs Rd, and if possible do not park in the school carpark.

All are welcome. Members of other churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion and others are invited to come forward for a blessing.

2026-09-10 added by ALP