Ashwell's Famous Flea Market
2025-03-15 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 2
2025-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom
Followers of Christ are described in the New Testament as a royal priesthood and inheritors of the kingdom people with incredible potential and enormous responsibility. Yet the selves we see in the mirror are flawed and failing, all too often tongue-tied and terrified. The King’s Speech is such a runaway success because it holds that mirror to our world and offers hope of overcoming the difficulties. It shows hope built out of friendship, trust and supportive love, and courage in the face of gathering evil. Lent is traditionally a time for strengthening resolve, bringing believers together in trust and encouragement as they strive to follow their calling. The purpose of this course could be summed up in the words of the King’s speech therapist: To give them faith in their voice and let them know a friend is listening. The course provides five group sessions using the film as a starting point along with personal weekly reading exploring more fully the issues raised, and Bible readings to root it in Christian values.
Lent 2025 without Ash Wed – 1

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 3
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 4
2025-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

Lent Course "Finding a Voice" session 5
2025-04-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom

All Age Communion with Passion Play
2025-04-13 10:45 - 12:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
At the start of our Passion Play we will process in (or around) church, waving our palms and singing; remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Our special ‘Passion Play’ will be a moving re-telling of the story of Jesus’ final hours – huge thanks to Steve & Jo who have been instrumental in bringing everyone together for it again.
Please do consider inviting friends and neighbours along, for what will be a great introduction to the week ahead.

Holy Communion
2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Sung Compline
2025-04-14 21:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-15 21:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-16 21:00 - 21:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Maundy Thursday Simple Meal
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Please join us for a simple supper in St Mary’s at 6pm on Maundy Thursday. This year we will be serving a traditional Palestinian red lentil and squash soup accompanied by bread and cheese. You simply need to bring your own crockery, cutlery, glasses and drink. There is no formal charge but donations would be much appreciated towards the cost of the meal.

Maundy Thursday Parish Eucharist
2025-04-17 19:30 - 20:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Parish Eucharist with foot washing followed by the stripping of the altar and The Watch.

Good Friday Walk of Witness
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Good Friday walk round Ashwell, joint with our friends at the URC.
Start at St Mary’s Church, finish at the URC for Hot Cross Buns

Good Friday - Last Hour
2025-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
A reflective service in St Mary’s to mark the last hour.

Easter Crafts and Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Hertfordshire
Suitable for young children, accompanied by an adult.
We start with Easter Crafts at 10am, and move into our Easter Egg hunt at 10:30.

Dawn Service
2025-04-20 06:30 - 07:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
An early morning service to celebrate Easter.
Starts outside church at 6:30am, includes fire, incense and communion

All Age Communion for Easter Day
2025-04-20 10:45 - 11:45 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Festal Evensong
2025-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
The Ashwell Music Festival opens with the uplifting and time-honoured tradition of Choral Evensong. Immerse yourself in an evening of sacred music, beautifully performed by St. Mary’s Church Choir under the direction of esteemed conductor Bene’t Coldstream. This contemplative and atmospheric service is a perfect way to begin the festival, blending choral excellence with the rich acoustics of St. Mary’s Church.

Young Musician’s Concert
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
The young musicians and singers from the local schools entertain us with a varied programme of instrumental and choral pieces. Their enthusiasm and budding talent is a pleasure to witness and appreciate. The concert is closely followed by sung compline – an ancient plainsong service that is a peaceful and moving end to the day. There will be a retiring collection. There will be a bar selling wine, beer, and soft drinks. Please note only drink purchased from our bar can be consumed in the church.

Dave Rance’s Rockin’ Chair Dance Band
2025-05-07 14:00 - 16:00 | URC Hall
Foot-tapping fun is guaranteed with this afternoon performance of traditional jazz standards, made famous by the likes of Louis Armstrong and King Oliver, and tunes associated with British jazzmen such as Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Come and enjoy this performance of good-time music.

An evening of classical music with Shulah Oliver Smith
2025-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Internationally and professionally acclaimed Violinist Shulah Oliver Smith will take you on a journey through timeless masterpieces and contemporary reflections, for an evening of evocative classical music.

Hitchin Band
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Fun-filled evening of toe-tapping, feel-good music as the Hitchin Band brings the magic of swing and jazz to Ashwell! With their infectious energy and sensational sound, expect a night packed with big band classics, lively rhythms, and timeless tunes that will have you smiling and swaying along. This light-hearted, family-friendly event is perfect for music lovers of all ages, so bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of swing, style, and superb musicianship.

Temple Band
2025-05-10 19:15 - 22:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of the 70th Ashwell Music Festival with an unforgettable evening of live party music from the fantastic Temple Band!
This dynamic five-piece band will take you on a musical journey across the decades, playing all the biggest hits to keep the dance floor buzzing all night long.
This fun-filled evening is perfect for all ages, whether you’re dancing, singing along, or simply soaking up the lively atmosphere and tapping your dancing feet from the pews!
Doors open at 7:15 PM for drinks and music Live concert & dancing kicks off at 8:00 PM

Handel's Messiah
2025-05-17 18:15 - 22:00 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

A.P.C.M. (Annual Parochial Church Meeting)
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom
Immediately following the Morning Service at St Mary’s on Sunday 18th August, the two annual meetings will take place.
The first is the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (the A.M.P.) whose purpose is to elect two churchwardens to serve for one year, 2025-2026.
The second meeting is the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (the A.P.C.M.) whose purpose is to receive and discuss reports of activity in the church in the last year, review the accounts, and to elect members of the PCC (Parochial Church Council).
The pack for the two meetings, including agendas, last year’s minutes and reports from the various activities of the church can be found here: St Marys APCM pack 2025 This includes a statement of the financial activities of the church (from page 19 onwards).
A more detailed/annotated set of the accounts can be found here: St Marys Annual Accounts 2024 2.7

Thank You to our Volunteers
2025-06-03 17:30 - 19:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

Memorial Service for Simon Marlow
2025-06-04 14:30 - 15:30 | St Marys Ashwell, Mill Street, Ashwell, SG7 5LY, United Kingdom

The Chosen - Series 2 - Episode 1
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Parish Church Room, Swan Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire, SG7 5NY, United Kingdom
