All events Calendar

Welcome to the ACNY website of St Margaret's, South Wonston. ***** Our current typical event pattern is as follows (but please check the specific event listings which may on occasion vary from this): ***** 1st Sunday of the month: Holy Communion led by Rev'd Claire Bentham. This service is held at 11:00 to allow Rev'd Claire to travel from Micheldever after the morning services there. Due to the later start time, refreshments are served before the service, not after. ***** 2nd Sunday of the month (and 5th Sunday, if there is one): A lay-led service at 10:00, and a family 'messy' event at 16:00. ***** 2nd Wednesday of the month: Holy Communion at 12:00 in the Chapel. ***** 3rd Sunday of the month: Holy Communion. ***** 4th Sunday of the month: Family-friendly Café Church at 10:00. ***** Every Tuesday afternoon in term time, 16:30 - 17:45: Drop-in youth group, aimed at anyone in school years 7-11. Rev'd Claire Bentham says: "If anyone is free on Tuesdays between at this time and would like to come and serve the youth of the village, do drop me a line. The group is led entirely by skilled youth workers, we’re just looking for people who can make drinks and toast, who can chat and get alongside the young people who come, and who can commit to at least two Tuesday afternoons per school term. No previous experience of working with teenagers necessary!" Rev'd Claire can be contacted at [email protected] ***** 2026-09-15 updated by ALP

Messy Church

for 1 hour
St Margaret's
Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

Rev'd Claire says:
"Messy Church is back on Sunday! We’ll be thinking about what it means to say that we’re made in the image of God… We’ll be building skeletons, making play dough people, making kindness cards, eating snacks, playing table football and having a load of fun together. Why not come along and give it a try?"

So this is a family-friendly 'messy' event including crafts and refreshments. All are welcome.

2026-10-09 added by ALP

Mothers' Union

Every Second Tuesday at for 30 mins
Different locations in South Wonston. Please check with Secretary.
Different locations in South Wonston. Please check with Secretary.

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.)

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Youth Drop-in with Wildfire Youth Project

Every Tuesday at for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Margaret's
Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

UPDATE: PAUSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Rev'd Claire Bentham says: "We have decided to pause Youth Group for a few weeks while we work on some new ideas about how to take it forward. We are looking at holding a Christmas event aimed at secondary school-aged young people, and then running a "Youth Alpha" just after Christmas, which gives young people a space to explore questions around who they are and the purpose of life. Please be praying for us as we discern the right way to reach out to our young people."

2026-10-09 updated by ALP

Mid-week Holy Communion

Monthly. Every Second Wednesday at for 30 mins
St Margaret's
Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

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

Tea, Cake & Chat

Every First Monday at for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Margaret's
St Margaret's, Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

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.

Dever Singers' Afternoon Christmas Concert

for 1 hour
St Margaret's
Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

This local choir will be back once again at St Margaret's to present a programme of varied festive music. Everyone is welcome - this is a community event. There is no charge, but there will be a retiring collection, with the proceeds going to church funds.

2026-10-07 added by ALP.

Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Margaret's
Downs Road South Wonston Winchester, SO21 3EH, United Kingdom

On this the 4th Sunday of Advent, Benefice Rector Rev'd Rob Rees, together with Rev'd Claire Bentham, will lead a service of readings and carols for Christmas at St Margaret's. The service will be supported by members of the Dever Singers, and will be followed by refreshments. All are welcome.

2026-10-07 added by ALP