During Lent the Stations of the Cross are followed around the church (replacing the Penitential material and Ministry of the Word). The service resumes in the Lady Chapel at the Peace.

Evening Prayer (Common Worship) is said on weekdays in the Lady Chapel - all are welcome.
On Sundays Evening Prayer (BCP) is sung in the chancel.

Orchestra Rehearsal

For more details contact the Orchstra direct:
https://www.westbourne-orchestra.co.uk/

This office is said in the Lady Chapel.

Due to popular demand, the world-famous multi-award winning Cory Band from Wales is bringing their John Williams Live concert to Bournemouth. Enjoy music from: Star Wars, Superman, ET, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and many more!
Grab your tickets at www.coryband.com

The 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is said, in the Lady Chapel, according to the Book of Common Prayer.

This is the main Sunday service at St Ambrose Church.

On Sundays, Evening prayer (Book of Common Prayer) is sung in the Chancel.

This office is said in the Lady Chapel.

Would you like to improve your posture, promote circulation, increase your flexibility and range of motion, enjoy better freedom of movement, decrease stiffness, reduce stress? Good for mental and physical well-being. Great social atmosphere. All ages welcome, especially 50+.
• Every Monday & Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for 50 minutes
• For more details please contact Serenity Fitness Dorset direct:
Mobile: 07802 405 905 or Email: [email protected]
Website: https://eu.jotform.com/app/222882005897363

Stefan's ensemble rehearsal in church.

For more details please contact Stefan Deflilet directly.
http://bournemouth-violin-teacher.co.uk/
Telephone: 01202 461 617
Mobile: 07961 447 405
Email: [email protected]

This office is said in the Lady Chapel.

A Confirmation and joint Festival Mass for members, families and friends of the Catholic Societies of the Church of England (SSC, GSS, CBS, Society of Mary, etc.) will be held at St Ambrose Church on Tuesday, 21st April, 2026, at 7:00pm. The Principal Celebrant will be The Right Revd Luke Irvine-Capel, SSC, Bishop of Richborough. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Church.

This office is said in the Lady Chapel.

This office is said in the Lady Chapel.

The May Devotion of the Society of Mary will be held at St Silas' Church, Kentish Town. The Principal Celebrant will be the Bishop of Richborough, the Rt Rev Luke Irvine-Capel. High Mass will be followed by a Marian Procession to Holy Trinity Church, Kentish Town, where lunch will be offered (c.£15) in the Hall. After lunch the AGM of the Society of Mary will take place in the church followed by Benediction and Tea.

As usual, there will be a coach from St Ambrose Church.

Sing to celebrate saving lives! 🎤
On Saturday 30th May, at St Ambrose, Westbourne, Bournemouth, we’re delighted to present a very special concert featuring not one, but two outstanding male voice choirs.
Marazion Apollo Male Choir will join the much-loved Dorset Police Male Voice Choir to help us celebrate the 25th anniversary of RNLI Lifeguards on our beautiful local beaches.
The Dorset Police Male Voice Choir needs no introduction to our audiences, while the Marazion Apollo Male Choir, reputed to be the oldest male voice choir in Cornwall, is based in the historic charter town of Marazion, overlooking the jewel in Cornwall’s crown, St Michael’s Mount.

The 102nd Glastonbury Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, 5th September, 2026, in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.

12.00 noon: Solemn Concelebrated Mass sung in the Nave of the Abbey Church

For 30 minutes after Mass there will be stations for the Sacrament of Anointing, and confessions will be heard in a suitable location. Locations will be announced on the day.

Lunch (please bring your own packed lunch) and a chance to explore. Your order of service gives you admission to the Abbey grounds on the day so, if you go into town, remember to take it with you.

3.00 pm Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Abbey for Solemn Benediction in the Nave of the Abbey Church. Volunteers to take part in the robed procession [with banner(s), thurible and/or candles] are welcomed.

We usually take refreshment at the George & Pilgrim public house before boarding the coach to return home.

https://glastonburypilgrimage.co.uk/