The 4th June Event Information.

Arrangements for the Celebration Event on Saturday 4th June and the Aldhelm Way Pilgrimage - 28th May to 4th June
Outdoor Event - Saturday 4th June

Come and join the walk from Corfe Castle and the outdoor event on 4th June as we celebrate the 1300th anniversary of St Aldhelm's consecration as Bishop of Sherborne. We will be joined by the Archbishop of Canterbury who will begin his visit with the consecration of a new altar at St Aldhelm's Chapel at 3.00pm. Because the chapel is small, attendance will be limited to local residents. The main event begins at 4.00pm with the Archbishop speaking, joined by our bishops. Do arrive early at the event site - any time from 12.30pm onwards - and enjoy a huge outdoor picnic with music, singing, bands and children's activities.

The event site is by Renscombe Farm, Worth Matravers, not the Chapel at St Aldhelm's Head. For those wishing to join the pilgrimage on 4th June, The Aldhelm Way pilgrimage route begins in West Street, Corfe Castle from either St Edward the Martyr Church (which is holding a flower festival with refreshments that weekend) or the West Street Car Park. The route will be signed and there are separate directions with these notes. Additional parking has been provided for those who wish to walk to the event site. Parking is also available at the event site and we expect that the majority will want to arrange to park there.

The Walk The distance from Corfe Castle to the event site is 3.5 miles with an uphill stretch. The Pilgrim Group will leave from St Edward the Martyr, West Street at 10.15am after prayers. We expect that parish groups will want to arrange their own timings and hope that as many as possible will want to arrive for lunch and the full afternoon programme. The latest arrival time should be 3.30pm to allow for a practice of the music before the 'Event' begins.

Transport There are restrictions on the use of transport in Corfe Castle, Worth Matravers and at the event site itself. Parking at these locations is only available for cars, minibuses and 'coaches' with a maximum of 35 seats (known in the trade as 'midi' size). Larger capacity coaches will not be able to gain access to Worth Matravers or the event site. There will be a small charge for parking.

Parking Maps showing locations of parking in Corfe Castle and at the event site are with these notes. Some walkers might wish to walk from Corfe Castle to the event site and walk back at the end of the day. For those who only wish to join in the walk to the event site, we strongly advise you to arrange to be 'dropped off' at Corfe Castle so that your transport can park at the event site. Traffic around Worth Matravers will be controlled by the Police. At the end of the event the flow of traffic will be away from the event site and Worth Matravers and access to the site will be restricted. THE CAR PARK WILL CLOSE AT 7.00PM.

Refreshments and Entertainment at the Event Site Food, Hog Roasts, teas, ice creams and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase from outlets from 12.30pm onwards. A varied programme of musical entertainment will run from 1.40pm along with a range of children's activities.

The 'Event' The outdoor celebration with the Archbishop of Canterbury will last from 4.00 to 4.45pm. The Archbishop will then spend time talking with people until about 5.30pm after which the main departure will begin. This may take some time as there will only be one route out of Worth Matravers and you are advised to plan accordingly!

Tell us if you're coming to join us...

It is important that we have some idea of the numbers coming along on 4th June, so parishes are asked to send us an estimate of numbers in parish groups by 23rd May. Please use the reply slip with these notes (click here for the word document or here for the PDF file to print) telephone 01722 411955

Aldhelm Pilgrimage Dates and Times

Groups and individuals are very welcome to join Bishop Tim and the Pilgrim Group for any of the services or part of the walk on any day. To join the walk, turn up at 10.00am at the daily start point and arrange to be picked up at the end. There will be limited transport back to the start point each day. You can confirm availability during the Pilgrimage Week on 07968 139394.

5.00pm Saturday 28th May - Malmesbury Abbey Walk and celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Tim beginning and ending at Malmesbury Abbey. Wear outdoor clothing and footwear. As this is an 'away game' in Bristol Diocese, it would be very good if Bishop Tim and the Pilgrim Group could be supported by our parishes in Wiltshire.

10.00am Sunday 29th May - Church of St Laurence, Bradford on Avon Procession from St Laurence to Holy Trinity Church and celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Peter and Bishop Tim.

6.30pm Sunday 29th May - Sherborne Abbey Choral Evensong and Dedication of Pilgrim Group with Bishop Tim

Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June Each day begins and ends with worship at 10.00am and 5.00pm:

Monday 30th May - Sherborne Abbey to St Mary & St James, Hazelbury Bryan
11.30am (approx) Arrive at St Lawrence, Folke

Tuesday 31st May - Hazelbury Bryan to St James, Milton Abbas
11.30am (approx) Arrive at Woolland Church
2.30pm (approx) Arrive at All Saints, Hilton

Wednesday 1st June - Milton Abbas to St John the Baptist, Bere Regis

Thursday 2nd June - Bere Regis to Lady St Mary, Wareham
11.15am (approx) Arrive at St Andrew, Bloxworth

Friday 3rd June - Wareham to St Edward the Martyr, Corfe Castle

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Click here for a printable map in word document or pdf file.

The Diocesan Office, Church House, Crane Street, Salisbury, SP1 2QB Tel: 01722 411955

www.TheAldhelmWay.org.uk