Art in the Church, All Saints’ Church, Compton
Artists Wendy Bramall and Veronica Bliss will be displaying their work in church this weekend, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May. Veronica and Wendy will be in church to talk about the exhibition on Saturday between 10.30 am – 3.00 pm and on Sunday between 12.00 – 2 pm. There will be framed and original […]
Question Time
On Saturday 9th May at 7.30 pm, you are invited to join us in St. Matthew’s Church, Otterbourne for a light-hearted ‘Question Time’ featuring our own local celebrated panel to talk and answer your questions.. Panel members include: Rev’d Patrick Webb, Danny Chambers MP, Martin Geraghty, Headmaster at Otterbourne Primary School and Miss Lucy Morris. […]
All Saints’, Hursley APCM
The annual meeting will take place on Sunday 26th April at 11 am following the Family Communion service. There will be a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch after the meeting, giving everyone an opportunity to catch up with or meet new friends.
Upcoming dates for your diary
We have a number of events and social occasions being planned across the benefice. Details of the events will follow: Otterbourne Summer Festival – 28th June; Hursley Fete 20th June; Compton Flower Festival – 27th June If you would like to volunteer to help on the day at any of these events, the relevant planning […]
Seated Yoga
Starting on Tuesday 14th April, Vikki will be taking seated yoga classes in St. Matthew’s church room, Otterbourne. Classes will take place every Tuesday between 1-2 pm, If you would like to attend or like to know more, please email Vikki on vinyasawithvikki@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome. Why not get fit while you sit?
Easter Fun Day
Come and join our Easter Fun Day on Saturday 11th April between 10 am – 1 pm at St. Matthew’s Church, Otterbourne. There will be games, crafts, face painting, tombolas and a raffle as well as refreshments. Also, brand new this year, there will be a Teddy Bear’s Picnic Trail around The Cranbury Estate starting […]
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
A Teddy Bears’ Picnic trail will be held at The Cranbury Estate in Otterbourne on 11th April. The gates open at 9.30 am for families. This will be a lovely event with a chance to enjoy the outdoors together. More details to follow.
Oasis Christian Centre, Romsey
Oasis Christian Centre is a charity-run business that has operated in Romsey since 1984. It sells a wide range of second-hand books, Bibles, cards, stationery, and much more. This year, Oasis is holding its first ever Easter Egg Hunt. Drop in with your primary school aged children during the Easter school holidays, hunt for eggs, […]
Storyshop
Why not come to share in our Story time for families and children? This monthly gathering takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month at All Saints’ Church, Compton at 4 pm. You will be warmly welcomed as we share stories and faith, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie and plenty of fun.
Easter Fun Day
This year we will be holding our funday at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne, with an Easter Trail around Cranberry Estate. This will take place on Saturday 11th April. Further details to follow.
Pancake Party
Pancake Day celebrations arrive early this year, with a Pancake Party at All Saints’ Church, Compton on 17 February at 3 pm. Come and ‘flip out’ with us as we enjoy a time of laughter, treats and community. We look forward to seeing you.
Appeal from Knit ‘n’ Natter for Ukraine
There is an urgent appeal for hand knitted items for men and women to be donated to our local Knit ‘n’ Natter group. If you are able to give any help, donate or for more information, please contact either Gill in Otterbourne or Dawn, our Administrator. Many thanks
Jigsaw and Boardgame festival
We are looking for donations of board games and jigsaw puzzles for our festival to be held on 14th February at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne. Please place any donations on the pew closest to the South door in the church. Thank you.
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 9th November will see services in all three of our churches. For details of the services please take a look at our ‘Benefice Services’ page. This year, the Memorial Service at the Wayside cross on Shawford Down will take place at the going down of the sun at 4pm.
Confirmations
Are you interested in taking the next steps? Perhaps confirmation is the right step for you. We are hosting a confirmation service at Hursley church on Sunday 17th May 2026. If you feel that this is something you would like to find out more about, speak to Patrick or one of our churchwardens.
Otterbourne Conservation Group
There is an exhibition of the archives on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November from 10am to 5pm in Otterbourne Village Hall. Come and see pictures of local wartime heroes, Sponder’s Mede, the founding of our group and the village as it was in the past.
Otterbourne Christmas Fair
Our annual Fair will be held on 29th November between 12-3 pm at Otterbourne Village Hall. Further details will follow. In the meantime, we are requesting donations of clean jam jars with their lids, bottles for the bottle tombola and festive chocolates for the chocolate tombola. If you are able to donate any of these […]
All Soul’s day
There will be a benefice service of remembrance at St. Matthew’s, Otterbourne at 6 pm on the 2nd November. Everyone who wishes to recall a loved one is invited to place the name on a candle during the service. All welcome.
Autumn Equinox
This event has had to be cancelled. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and check back regularly for future events.
Return of our groups
Now that the summer holidays are over, our groups will be returning to their normal pattern. As an addition, Morning prayer will be available in each of our churches at least once a week. This is an opportune time to find quiet time during our busy week and a chance to grab Patrick if you […]