News and Events

Wentworth Church Music Festival

The Wentworth Church Music Festival takes place from 19th-22nd September 2007. A varied programme will be presented in the Holy Trinity Parish Church over 4 days. See our feature for full details.

Church Art Festival

Over 700 original works for sale

Guided Tours of Wentworth Old Church

Spring Bank Holiday Weekend - Sunday 27th & Monday 28th May 2007

Any News?

We're happy to feature any News about events going on in the Wentworth area. Please Contact Us with any information and we'll add it to the site.

Old News from 2006 and before...

Embrodiery Class

An Embroidery and Craft course is to be held at the Mechanics Institute from 27th May. This is one of a number of craft courses being arranged by the WVCA. See here for full details.

Harvest Auction

A Harvest Auction will be held in the Fitzwilliam Room of the Rockingham Arms on Thursday 19th September 2002. Auction of produce will commence at 8.00pm. A door to door collection will be made for produce, canned goods and cakes on the morning of 19th September, or goods can be taken to the Fitzwilliam Room during the day. Please help us to raise funds by being generous withyour gifts - Wentworth Old People's Treat Fund

A Harvest Auction blessing will be held at 7.30pm

Wentworth Church Music Festival

The Wentworth Church Music Festival takes place from 25th-28th September. A varied programme will be presented in the Holy Trinity Parish Church over 4 days. See our feature for full details.

Wentworth Show Cancelled Again

Following last year's cancellation due to the Foot and Mouth crisis, Wentworth Show, which was due to have taken place on Sunday 11th August 2002 has been cancelled again. This year it seems that heavy rain the day before the event was the culprit making the showground too muddy for visitors and their vehicles. Hopefully the show will be back next year - watch this space!

Church Garden Party

Wentworth Parish Church is hosting its annual Garden Party on Saturday 6th July in the Church Grounds from 3pm. Features stalls, tombola and refreshments, plus the chance to climb the church bell tower to see the clock and bells.

Wentworth Waddlers

The Wentworth Waddlers under 5s club meets every Wednesday in term time from 10.15am to 11.45pm at the Mechanics Institute. Call 01226 748635 for details.

Induction of New Vicar

The Induction and Institutions of Wentworth's new vicar, Rev. R. Impey took place at Holy Trinity Parish Church on Thursday 16th May 2002 at 7.30pm.

Jubilee Celebrations

The village was out in force to celebrate the recent Jubilee - see our feature for further details.

Women's Institute Annual Outing

Wentworth Women's Institute have an outing to Newark planned on 25th May 2002. The coach leaves Wentworth at 9am and the fare is £6. To reserve a seat please call 01226 747751 or 01226 747516.

Parish Council Annual Assembly

Parish residents are invited to attend the Parish Council Annual Assembly in the Mechanics Institute on Monday 18th March at 8pm. Light refreshments will be served. See our Parish Council pages for details.

Community Skip

A skip will be placed in the village car park at Wentworth on Saturday 9th March from 9am to 2.30pm. Note that fridges and freezers cannot be dumped in the skip. Also please do not leave anything at this location after the skip has gone.

Property Feature

Do you have property for sale or to let in the Wentworth area? We receive a number of enquiries about property in the area and are planning to add a new Property Feature soon. If you would like details of your property to be featured please contact us with details.

Womens Institute News

We have recently added a new page for Wentworth Womens Institute. If any other community groups have similar information to publish then please contact us - there is no charge.

Christmas Refuse Collection Changes

There will be no refuse collection service in the village on Thursday 27th December; collections will continue as normal from Thursday 3rd January.

York Waits at Wentworth Church

The York Waits presented a Christmas Concert at Wentworth Parish Church on Saturday 15th December, 2001 at 7.30pm. The concert of Festive music played on authentic instruments was well received by an appreciative audience.

Annual Firework Display

The annual village firework display took place on Monday 5th November, 2001. See our feature for full details.

Parish Council News

We are now featuring news and information from Wentworth Parish Council. Please see the minutes page for full details of Parish Council business.

Parish Church Music Festival

Wentworth Parish Church held its third annual Music Festival from Wednesday 26th September to Saturday 29th September, 2001. The event was a great success. Artists included the Thurnscoe Harmonic Choir, Emperor String Quartet, Ben Crosland Quartet (jazz) and Simon Bertram (organ recital).

For those who missed it, a similar event is planned for next year. Watch this space for details!

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