This September Holy Trinity was delighted to support Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust's Ride & Stride event. The church was open all day offering cold drinks and bowls of water for thirsty dogs.

Our first visitors (pictured) stopped off en route from Alderbury for a cup of tea and a biscuit before setting off again to West Dean and beyod.

Ride & Stride is an annual national sponsored event. Since 1984 it has raised over £1.7 million for the county’s churches. 50% of the money raised goes to the participant’s chosen church and the other half to the County Historic Churches Trust.

Participants may be cyclists, walkers, horse-riders or drivers of mobility scooters. All denominations are welcome. Visit as many churches as you like, planning your own route. Seek sponsorship from friends, relations and colleagues, so much per church visited or a lump sum.

Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting church buildings of historic, architectural and community value across the county.