2025 Special Services and Events in the Wolds Valley Benefice

Thursday 3rd July at 7:30pm – Deanery Gathering with BBQ at St Peter’s, Norton (with Bishop Flora)

Come and enjoy a time to chat and get to know Bishop Flora with a tasty BBQ. All are welcome.

Saturday 19th July from 2pm – St Peter’s Helperthorpe Fete (in St Peter’s Church)

Cake stall, raffle and all the favourites at our annual fete.

Friday 1st August at 6pm – Lammas Fire Pit Evening! In St Mary’s churchyard, Wharram le Street

Come and hear about the history of the Lammas loaf around the fire pit. A short act of worship will take place and refreshments served.

Wednesday 13th August 10am to 3pm – Wolds Valley Church’s Summer Club – Awe and Wonder! St Peter’s Church, Helperthorpe

Fun games and craft activities as we consider with Awe and Wonder the beauty of this world. Lunch provided. No fee but donations welcome.

Saturday 27th September – 10am to 1pm – Messy Harvest at Weaverthorpe Village Hall

Family fun, crafts and activities as we explore with joy and thanksgiving for this year’s harvest.

Sunday 28th September – 4pm – Fire Pit Harvest! – St Mary’s Churchyard, Wharram le Street

With food and fun we celebrate Harvest.

Wednesday 8th October – 10am to 3:30pm - Deanery Quiet Day – Birdsall House

A time to pause and reflect - with guest speaker Bishop David Wilbourne. Please bring a packed lunch. Details to follow.

Friday 10th October – 7pm Harvest Festival – St Andrew’s, Weaverthorpe

Our traditional Harvest service for all the family. Jacket potatoes and apple pie to follow!

Sunday 2nd November – 4pm All Soul’s service – St Mary’s, Wharram le Street

In this beautiful service of Evening Prayer we remember the departed and light a candles in their memory. All are welcome.

Sunday 9th November – Remembrance Sunday

Services through the morning as we gather to remember. More details will follow.

Advent and Christmas 2025

A full list of services and events will follow