Events & Special Services
		SUMMER OPENING FOR GUIDED TOURS, SHOP AND EXHIBITION The Coffee Shop and exhibition will be open to visitors Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 4.00pm from Monday 29th March to Thursday 28th October This includes Bank Holidays (except Good Friday). To see pictures of our restoration work: Visit: http://pictures.stjameseastcowes.co.uk GOOD FRIDAY - FRIDAY 2nd APRIL 2.00pm A service of hymns and readings for Good Friday. EASTER DAY - SUNDAY 4th APRIL 11.15am A Family Festival Celebration Service including the lighting of the Easter Candle and Holy Communion CAR BOOT SALE - 17th APRIL 11.am (Set up from 10am) Cars and vans only £5 Refreshments available MAY FAIR - 15th MAY 3.00pm to 5.00pm Fun for all the family. A "Traditional Country Fair," with Stalls, Raffle, BBQ, Children's Games, Guided Tours of the Church, Fire Engine Display Free Entry. CHORAL CONCERT - 15th MAY 5.30pm An evening of varied choral music presented by Hemingford Ladies Choir Entrance Free Donations for Restoration Fund CREAM TEA - SUNDAY 13th JUNE 3.00pm to 5.00pm Enjoy a tradtional cream tea in the orchard. Guided tours of the Church. JAZZ CONCERT - SATURDAY 3rd JULY Music provided by Unity Stompers, the Island's premier jazz combo. Gates open 7.00pm Bring a picnic and enjoy an evening of music in our orchard. Entrance £5, children under 12 free. UNITED FAMILY SERVICE - SUNDAY 12th JULY 10.30am Family Communion Service for St Mildred's Patronal Festival PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER TIME FOR THIS SERVICE CREAM TEA - SUNDAY 11th JULY 3.00pm to 5.00pm Enjoy a tradtional cream tea in the orchard. Music by local Band Guided tours of St Mildred's Church CONCERT - SUNDAY 11th JULY 5.30pm Music to celebrate our Patronal Festival. CAR BOOT SALE - 17th JULY 11.am (Set up from 10am) Cars and vans only £5 Refreshments available UNITED FAMILY SERVICE AT ST JAMES' CHURCH EAST COWES - SUNDAY 25th JULY 10.30am Family Communion for St James' Patronal Festival PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORNNG SERVICE AT ST MILDRED'S TODAY CREAM TEA - SUNDAY 1st AUGUST 3.00pm to 5.00pm Enjoy a tradtional cream tea in the orchard. Guided tours of the Church. CREAM TEA - SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST 3.00pm to 5.00pm Enjoy a tradtional cream tea in the orchard. Guided tours of the Church. REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 14th NOVEMBER 10.55am Act of Remembrance Followed by Service in Church CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 19th December 6.30pm SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS A traditional celebration of Christmas in Carols and readings Christmas Eve - Friday 24th December 6.00pm (at St James' Church, East Cowes) CHRISTINGLE SERVICE raising funds for the Children's Society 11.30pm MIDNIGHT MASS Christmas Day - Saturday 25th December 10.00am HOLY COMMUNION A Christmas Day Family Celebration Sunday 26th December 9.30am HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE AT ST JAMES' CHURCH, EAST COWES NO SERVICE AT ST MILDRED'S CHURCH FOR DETAILS OF EVENTS AND SERVICES AT ST JAMES' CHURCH EAST COWES Visit: www.stjameseastcowes.co.uk