Salway Ash: Holy Trinity

The church was described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as "rather Home Counties with tilled roofs" and is brilliantly sited to take advantage of its high commanding position. At 250 feet above sea level, the views are wonderful. Prior to the building of the present church, the vicar of Beaminster and Netherbury, the Reverend William Bookland BA, built a chapel of ease at Coles Ash, which opened in 1842. Although called a chapel of ease, the new building was only a licensed room for divine services. This meant that funerals and weddings had to be conducted at Netherbury. The chapel doubled during the week as a schoolroom and the arrangement continued until the opening of Holy Trinity and it remains part of the school to this day.

Holy Trinity Salway Ash is part of the Beaminster Area Team Ministry which covers 50 square miles of beautiful rural West Dorset. The team consists of 14 individual parishes plus the chapel in the grounds of Mapperton House. Our worship shows a wonderful variety of styles ranging from services from the Book of Common Prayer to the child-centred Messy Church, with music a vital part of our activities.

You can find more information about our services, events, activities, and contact details via our website: beaminsterteamchurches.org

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Four Hands, Four Feet

for 1 hour
Beaminster: St Mary of the Annunciation
Church Street Beaminster Dorset, DT8 3BA, United Kingdom

A rare chance to enjoy a superb afternoon of organ and Piano music at 15:00 on Friday 25 September 2026.

The Friends of St Mary’s Church are proud and delighted to welcome two celebrated musicians, Peter Nardone and Jonathan Delbridge, who will be giving a special concert in our beautiful church in Beaminster.

With a full-time career in music, and having performed across 25 countries over five continents, Peter Nardone’s areas of expertise include organ, piano, singing, and conducting. In 2010 he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Anglia Ruskin University. Peter now lives in West Dorset and St Mary’s Church has been privileged to have him as resident organist over the past five years.

Jonathan Delbridge holds a special interest in English piano music, performing in venues throughout the UK, often including his own arrangements and improvisations. During his career he has gained various diplomas and, in 2011, he achieved a distinction in the DipMusTh(ICMA) diploma in music theory. Jonathan lives in SW Dorset and is passionate about sharing his love of music as a performer and as an educator.

Both Peter and Jonathan promise a dynamic and diverse programme including much-loved favourites such as Ave Maria, Carnival of Animals and Country Gardens, incorporating surprises along the way with piano duet, organ duet, organ, and piano solos.

The event costs £10 at the door, with under 16s free entry. There will be light refreshments of tea and cakes.

– Sue Corner

Our Benefice / Beaminster Team Ministry

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