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Whitegate Music Festival 2026

On 27th June from 2-7pm our own Whitegate Music Festival returns to the Village Green. Live music, BBQ and Bar!

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Gentlemen's Dinner

Calling all gentlemen, enjoy a delicious meal together in good company at The Plough, Beauty Bank on Monday 29th June at 6.30pm. Sign up in church.

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Strings at the Abbey 2026

The Vale Royal String Orchestra will hold their popular summer concert in the Great Hall at Vale Royal Abbey on Sunday 14th June at 7pm. Tickets on the door.

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Rogation Service

Join us for a simple outdoor service on the Village Green at 9.30am. In church if the weather is poor.

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Strings at St Peter's

Vale Royal Strings present a programme of baroque music at St Peter's, Little Budworth. Saturday, 14th March at 7pm. Tickets on the door Adult £18, Child £8

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Easter Sunday 5th April 2026

On Easter Sunday, 9.30am, we join with Christians around the world to celebrate that Jesus Christ is risen. Our family friendly Communion service will be followed by an egg hunt.

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Good Friday

On Good Friday 3rd April 2026 at 2pm we mark the death of our Lord on a cross with readings and meditation in the service of Tenebrae.

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Maundy Thursday 2nd April 2026

On Maundy Thursday we remember the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his friends before he was arrested. Join us at 7.30pm for a special Holy Communion Service with the choir.

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Passiontide Evening Service 2026

"Last Words of Love" - Join us on Sunday 29th March 2026 at 6.30pm for a special service of music and readings reflecting on the last words of Jesus on the cross.

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