Ride and Stride & Heritage Open Day Saturday 12th September, 2026

for 4 hours
Ibberton: St Eustace
Ibberton Blandford Forum, DT110EN, United Kingdom

Ride + Stride 2026 on Saturday 12th September is a dynamic fundraising event that brings people of all ages together to walk or cycle between churches in their local area, supporting the preservation and care of historic places of worship.
Held across Dorset, the event not only provides vital financial support to local churches but also offers a chance to explore the community, enjoy the outdoors, and engage with the region’s rich heritage. Funds raised are shared between the participant’s chosen church and the county’s Historic Churches Trust, helping to safeguard these treasured buildings for future generations.

Dorset Historic Churches Trust have kindly granted £5,000 towards St Eustace Church stabilisation appeal and £5,000 towards the Tower Steps restoration project during 2024. A further £10,000 has been granted in 2025 towards refurbishing the roof.

Lucinda and Su visited local churches on horse back. Annette will be cycling to all the churches in the Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes Benefice plus a few more - please sponsor us if you can.

Visit St Eustace Church on 12/9/26 and view the 'Everyday Histories' Heritage Open Days Exhibition. It will focus on the stories of the everyday people who made heritage sites special – from the architects who designed our churches to the people who attended services in them. Please add your memories and enjoy tea and cake between 10 am & 2 pm
Ride + Stride is an annual event during which our supporters raise money for DHCT and for their own church by cycling, walking or riding between any number of our beautiful churches and chapels. DHCT uses half of the money raised (well over £100,000 in 2025) to fund vital repairs to roofs and fabric while the other half is returned to participating churches to help with their own maintenance. DHCT also grant aid the provision of facilities such as kitchenettes and lavatories so that our churches are flexible enough for use throughout the week for community activities.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/steustacechurch-ibberton

More info

Ibberton: St Eustace

If you can find the pub called The Ibberton then you are not far from St Eustace Church. Continue past the pub and straight up the hill via a shingle and chalk track. The views from the East end of the church are magnificent and well worth the climb.

The Parish Church of St Eustace is a Grade II* listed Anglican church in the village of Ibberton, Dorset. It stands to the south of the village, on a steep hillside.

The parish is part of the Benefice of Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes 

Please note we have no wheel chair access

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Eustace,_Ibberton

Find out more about the Appeal to renew the South Nave, North Chapel and North Aisle Roofs                  https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9314/news/      

Stabilising project presentation 2025 https://youtu.be/FOGZGPcOpX8

If you wish to donate to the Church visit https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donors/find-your-parish/ibberton-st-eustace-blandford-forum/                    

Please scroll through the logo's of the Granting bodies (under the church image) who have helped to raise funds  towards the North Aisle Stabilisation project.                                                                                                                   

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Mr Jestyn Coke

West Pleck Farm,
Hazelbury Bryan

Lay Preacher
01258 817603
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07506511478

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Ride and Stride & Heritage Open Day Saturday 12th September, 2026

for 4 hours
Ibberton: St Eustace
Ibberton Blandford Forum, DT110EN, United Kingdom

Ride + Stride 2026 on Saturday 12th September is a dynamic fundraising event that brings people of all ages together to walk or cycle between churches in their local area, supporting the preservation and care of historic places of worship.
Held across Dorset, the event not only provides vital financial support to local churches but also offers a chance to explore the community, enjoy the outdoors, and engage with the region’s rich heritage. Funds raised are shared between the participant’s chosen church and the county’s Historic Churches Trust, helping to safeguard these treasured buildings for future generations.

Dorset Historic Churches Trust have kindly granted £5,000 towards St Eustace Church stabilisation appeal and £5,000 towards the Tower Steps restoration project during 2024. A further £10,000 has been granted in 2025 towards refurbishing the roof.

Lucinda and Su visited local churches on horse back. Annette will be cycling to all the churches in the Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes Benefice plus a few more - please sponsor us if you can.

Visit St Eustace Church on 12/9/26 and view the 'Everyday Histories' Heritage Open Days Exhibition. It will focus on the stories of the everyday people who made heritage sites special – from the architects who designed our churches to the people who attended services in them. Please add your memories and enjoy tea and cake between 10 am & 2 pm
Ride + Stride is an annual event during which our supporters raise money for DHCT and for their own church by cycling, walking or riding between any number of our beautiful churches and chapels. DHCT uses half of the money raised (well over £100,000 in 2025) to fund vital repairs to roofs and fabric while the other half is returned to participating churches to help with their own maintenance. DHCT also grant aid the provision of facilities such as kitchenettes and lavatories so that our churches are flexible enough for use throughout the week for community activities.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/steustacechurch-ibberton

More info
Our Benefice

Safeguarding

Our parish of Ibberton: St Eustace is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Mrs Alice Church [email protected] 07506511478 or the Suzy Futcher, Team Leader & Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected] Tel. 07500 664800 Monday - Thursday 9:00-17:00
Jem Carter Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor [email protected] Tel. 07469 857888 Tuesday - Friday 9:00-17:00.
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.
Policies visit https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9314/news/notice-sheet/grid/ or
https://www.ibbertonvillagehall.co.uk/St-Eustace-Church-Ibberton/

Safeguarding Team Salisbury Diocese

Ibberton: St Eustace Charity No. 340175