What’s On in Holy Oaks
Holy Oaks is a community of three churches. Many of our activities take place at St Philip’s Webheath as well as at St Bartholomew’s. Everything here is open to everyone across the whole community. From Sunday morning worship to community festivals, there’s always something happening at Holy Oaks. Here’s what’s coming up.
Regular Activities
These happen every week or every month throughout the year. All are welcome.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 1st Saturdays 10am | Churchyard Work Party at St Philip’s. All welcome, no experience needed. |
| 1st Wednesdays 12.30pm | Wayfarers. A reflective walking group open to all. |
| 2nd Thursdays 2-4pm (during Winter months or from 7.30pm in Summer months) | Ladies Circle. St Philip’s Community Centre. August break. |
| 2nd Tuesdays 11am and 4th Fridays 10.30am | Friendship Café. St Philip’s Community Centre. A warm space for conversation and company. No agenda. |
| 3rd Saturdays 3pm | Peaceful Pause. St Philip’s. The church open for quiet contemplation and prayer, with refreshments. |
| 3rd Sundays 9am | Sunday@9. St Philip’s. A conversation group exploring contemporary issues. |
| 3rd Tuesdays 11am | Create and Connect. St Philip’s Community Centre. A monthly creative workshop. |
| Every Tuesday 7.30pm | Chatty Tuesday. The Tardebigge Pub. Good conversation, good company, no agenda. |
| Every Thursday, 9.30am | Bumps, Babes and Toddlers. St Philip’s Community Centre. A welcoming space for parents, carers, and young children. |
Events and Special Activities
June 2026
| 13 June, 10am | Churchyard Working Party. St Bartholomew’s. All welcome, no experience needed. Bring gloves if you have them. |
| 21 June, 4pm | Pet Blessing. St Philip’s. All creatures great and small welcome. Free to attend. |
| 28 June, 4pm | Pet Blessing. St Bartholomew’s. All creatures great and small welcome. Free to attend. |
July 2026
| 5 July, 2-4pm | Summer Fayre. St Philip’s. A community summer fayre. Everyone welcome. |
| 11 July, 10am | Holiday Adventures. Family BBQ and Camp Out. St Bartholomew’s. Optional overnight camp on the lawn. Spare tents available. |
| 23 July, 10am-2pm | Holiday Adventures. Family Walk and Picnic. St Bartholomew’s to St Mary’s to St Philip’s, activities along the route. |
| 28 July, 10am-2pm | Holiday Adventures. Storytelling Day. St Bartholomew’s. Bring a picnic. |
August 2026
| 4 August, 10am-2pm | Holiday Adventures. Teddy Bears’ Picnic. St Bartholomew’s. Bring your favourite teddy for games, stories and picnicking. |
| 11 August, 9am-3pm | Holiday Adventures. Day Trip to Weston-Super-Mare. Coach from St Philip’s. Check website and social media for details. |
| 18 August 10am-2pm | Holiday Adventures. Day Trip to Wyre Forest. Coach from St Philip’s. Check website and social media for details. |
| 25 August 10am-2pm | Holiday Adventures. Day Trip to Jephson Gardens, Leamington. Coach from St Philip’s. Check website and social media for details. |
| 29 August 10am | Churchyard Working Party. St Bartholomew’s. All welcome, no experience needed. |
September 2026
| 5 September, 11am-4pm | TardeFest 2026. St Bartholomew’s. Produce Show, Dog Show, Bar and all-day music. Free entry. |
| 19 September 7-8pm and 9-10pm | Coldplay by Candlelight. St Bartholomew’s. Two performances. Tickets £20 per person. |
October 2026
| 27 October, 11am | Holiday Adventures. Film and Craft Day. St Philip’s. Half term holiday event. Picnic lunch included. |
| 31 October, from 4.30pm | Holy Oaks Hot Chocolate Stand. St Philip’s. Free hot chocolate for trick-or-treaters and families. |
November 2026
| 28 November, 11am-1pm | Advent Fayre. St Philip’s. A community Advent fayre to welcome the Christmas season |
December 2026
| 6 December, 11am | Christingle Service. St Philip’s. First Sunday of Advent. |
| 9 December, 7.30pm | Carol Singing at The Rose and Crown, Webheath. All welcome, no experience needed. |
| 12 December, 10am to 4pm | Winter Wonderland. St Philip’s. Christmas characters, Father Christmas, gift for every child. |
| 12 December, 10am | Churchyard Working Party. St Bartholomew’s. All welcome, no experience needed. |
| 13 December, 9.30am | Carol Service. St Mary’s, Lower Bentley. Carols to welcome in the Christmas season. |
| 16 December, 7.30pm | Carol Singing at The Rose and Crown, Webheath. A second evening of carol singing. |
| Date TBC | Farmers Christmas Market. St Bartholomew’s. See website and social media for the confirmed date. |
| 20 December, 9am | Forest Church. Walking Nativity Play. St Bartholomew’s. The nativity story told on the move. |
| 20 December, 6pm | Carols by Candlelight. St Bartholomew’s. A beautiful candlelit carol service. |
| 22 December, 7.30pm | Carol Singing at The Tardebigge Pub. Carols to close the Chatty Tuesday season. |
| 24 December, 4pm | Christingle Service. St Bartholomew’s. Christmas Eve family service. |
| 24 December, 10.30pm | Late Night Communion. St Bartholomew’s. Christmas Eve communion. |
| 24 December, 11.30pm | Midnight Communion. St Philip’s. Welcoming in Christmas Day. |
| 25 December, 9.30am | Family Communion. St Philip’s. Christmas Day service. |
January 2027
| 1 January 2027, 10.30am -ish | Holy Oaks Hot Chocolate Stand for the Tractor Run St Philip’s. Free hot chocolate on New Year’s Day. A warm welcome for walkers and families. |