Churches

St. Mary the Virgin Parish Church (C of E)

St. Mary’s Church meets the spiritual needs of the parishioners of Preston Candover, Nutleyand Axford.  All Christian denominations are welcome and services reflect both traditional and modern requirements for worship.  Full service details are found in the Oxdrove parish magazine. There are two choirs: the Church Choir, which sings at local services, and the Benefice Choir (formed of singers from all five parishes) which sings on special, seasonal occasions.  Bellringing: there is a fine peal of six bells, and new members of all ages are welcome.  There is much to attract families and children.  Pastoral care is of prime importance and the Rector is available to visit all homes in the parish.

Rector:
Revd David Chattell (01256 389474)Flowers/Organ/Church Choir:
Hazel Russell
Benefice Choir:
Sally Keighley
Bell Ringing:
Jill Parr
Church Fabric:
Jane Laws and  Jim Corden
Finances:
Richard Saunders

 
Photographs of the stained glass windows in the churches of Preston and Brown Candover can be viewed at www.hampshirechurchwindows.co.uk.

Local Roman Catholic Churches

St. Gregory’s

Corner of Grange Roadand Jacklyns Lane, Alresford
Mass 11am Sundays
Parish Priest: Fr John Buckley (01489 895889)
Deacon: Nick Reynolds (01962 772393)

St. Peter’s

Jewry Street, Winchester
Main service Sunday 10 am
Parish Priest: Fr Paul Townsend  (01962 852804)