Holy Trinity is supporting Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust's Ride & Stride event. The church will be open all day offering cold drinks and bowls of water for thirsty dogs.

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.

Save Our Church is delighted to host a fascinating talk at Holy Trinity about the filming of Downton Abbey and the star of the show: Highclere Castle.

Johnnie Gundill, Highclere Castle Manager, has been involved from the beginning and will reveal what it is like to work with a film crew and, we hope, some back stage secrets!

Tickets are £15 per person including wine and nibbles. All funds will go towards the Holy Trinity fundraising campaign.

We anticipate this will be a popular event so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Reserve tickets by emailing: [email protected]

The Revd Ross Meikle, Salisbury Cathedral's lively and engaging Missioner for Young People, will lead a special family friendly Harvest service.

There will also be a collection of food donations for the Trussell Trust.