Friends of St Martin's

Friends of St Martin's St Martin's Church has stood in the heart of Cheselbourne for over 700 years, supporting the community through life's milestones. We’d love your help.

Friends Of St Martin's want to help ensure it's here in another 700 years with your help. St Martin’s Church has been at the heart of Cheselbourne for over seven hundred years and is now in desperate need of your help. In March 2020, thieves stole £5,000 of lead from the church roof, causing £65,000 damage. The Cheselbourne PCC has some funds, and is applying for grants which will provide a signif

icant proportion of the funds needed, but we will need your help to save this historic building. It's not just through donations, but by demonstrating your support, it helps with the grant applications needed. To support this effort, we have resurrected the Friends Of St Martin’s to take this beyond the church congregation. There are many who don’t attend the church services, but have milestones through life that link to the church. Whether it’s a wedding, a baptism or a funeral, or just feeling a sense of history as you glimpse the building, St Martin’s has been a source of solace and joy to many. Friends Of St Martin’s want to help the PCC to preserve that for generations to come. Whether it’s joining the Friends Of St Martin’s team, running or supporting an event, volunteering to help on work on the church or making a donation. There is a lot of work to do, but with your help we can create a more sustainable landmark, both geographically and emotionally, that can pull everyone together. Please visit our website to find out more

Looking for a fantastic family weekend? DorsetFest is a family friendly music festival alongside Bulbarrow on 26th and 2...
02/06/2026

Looking for a fantastic family weekend? DorsetFest is a family friendly music festival alongside Bulbarrow on 26th and 27th June, with a great selection of family entertainment such as Jamie Jigsaw and giant bubble workshops, much included in the price of the ticket.

It's all raising money for great causes including the maintenance of three historic churches, Julia's House Hospicecare and local grants (in 2025 the team were able to support Cheselbourne Village School and the Cheselbourne Cricket Club).

You can also volunteer to help out for a free ticket. Simply go to the website and fill in a simple form by close of play Friday and the team will be in touch.

More Info:

The family-friendly music festival in the heart of an outstanding natural beauty, run by volunteers raising money for the local community and nominated charities.

29/03/2026

A short reel showing the works inside St Martin’s in Cheselbourne, and why the church doors need to be locked

28/03/2026
Isn’t it lovely to see the sun…
21/03/2026

Isn’t it lovely to see the sun…

We'd like to pass on our thanks to The Very Revd Stephen Waine who has been appointed as Interim Dean of Exeter, startin...
18/03/2026

We'd like to pass on our thanks to The Very Revd Stephen Waine who has been appointed as Interim Dean of Exeter, starting at Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 1 July 2026. We wish him all the best in his new role, and we're sure he'll be a great addition to the team at Exeter Cathedral.

The Very Revd Stephen Waine Appointed as Interim Dean of Exeter

Following the announcement of the retirement of The Very Revd Jonathan Greener as Dean of Exeter, The Very Revd Stephen Waine has been appointed Interim Dean of Exeter by the Bishop of Exeter.

Stephen brings a wealth of experience in cathedral and parish ministry. Stephen served as Dean of Chichester from 2015-2023, where he provided leadership to the Cathedral for eight years. He currently serves as Vicar of six rural parishes in Dorset.

Stephen will join Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 1 July 2026, and will become Interim Dean from Saturday 1 August 2026.

Read more at https://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-events/latest-news/the-very-revd-stephen-waine-appointed-as-interim-dean-of-exeter/

Happy new year…
01/01/2026

Happy new year…

Don’t forget that there is a carol service tonight at 6pm at Milton Abbey. This is a great opportunity to take part and ...
14/12/2025

Don’t forget that there is a carol service tonight at 6pm at Milton Abbey. This is a great opportunity to take part and hear your favourite carols, supported by a choir and followed up with mince pies and mulled wine. Admission is free, but there is normally a collection at the end that goes to a good cause. All welcome.

12/11/2025
We will remember them.
11/11/2025

We will remember them.

08/11/2025

Local community, Friends of St Martin's, Cheselbourne Village Hall, Parents of Cheselbourne Village School

Join us for a Remembrance Service at St Martin's Church (Cheselbourne) for 10:45am on Tuesday 11th November 2025

Address

St Martins
Dorchester
DT27NJ

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Friends of St Martin's posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Friends of St Martin's:

Shortcuts

Share