St Mary Magdalene Church

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

Congratulations to The Hawkstone Farmers Choir on winning Britain’s Got Talent 2026.

What started as a group brought together through Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone brand has turned into something much bigger — a choir made up of real farmers and agricultural workers from across the UK, raising awareness around farming, community and mental health.

Their performances struck a chord with millions and tonight they made history by becoming the first choir to win the show, earning themselves £250,000 and a place at the Royal Variety Performance.

Farming can be a tough and often isolated industry, so seeing this group get their moment in front of the nation was brilliant to watch. A big well done to them all.

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Today we celebrated the baptism of Rowan at St. Mary Magdalene. He was a complete star!

03/05/2026

We had a surprise visit after our service this morning. Some members of the Schola Cantorum from Tewkesbury Abbey were walking part of the Pilgrim Trail to Tewkesbury and called in. They gave us an impromptu performance which was fabulous!

30/04/2026

With huge thanks and gratitude to everyone who volunteered to help with the churchyard tidy on Saturday. The weather was glorious and everyone worked so hard to cut back overgrown brambles and weeds. St Mary Magdalene Church looks lovely!

31/03/2026

Easter services at St. Mary Magdalene. All welcome!

24/03/2026

All welcome to the joint Palm Sunday celebrations at Swindon St Lawrence & Cheltenham St Peter's on Sunday 29th March. There will not be a service at St. Mary Magdalene this Sunday.