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SUMMARY:Drawn to Imperfection – an exhibition by Dave Nevard
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is FREE to visit \nThere will be a free preview and Q&A with the artist and David Painting (the author of the book about the exhibition) at 7pm in Dorchester Abbey on Thursday 30th April.  Please do come! \nDrawn to Imperfection is a collection of 21 large scale contemporary portraits offering an engaging invitation into the story of the Bible.  These portraits offer a unique window into the humanity and vulnerability of those found in the pages of the Bible\, giving audiences the opportunity to meet these characters face to face. \nCreated as a collaboration between artist Dave Nevard and author David Painting\, the exhibition is accompanied by a book of the same name.  This immersive collection of work has been featured on BBC 1 and tours around the UK. \nDave Nevard creates portraiture rich in empathy that explores the complexity of our humanity.  Blending influences from street art and traditional realism\, Dave’s wider work is often deeply informed by the lives of those found in the margins of society. This has led to collaborative work with charities and NGO’s around the world. \nInstagram: @dave.nevard \n  \nRevd Dr Harriet Harris will be facilitating a morning of prayer and reflection based on the exhibition on Thursday 7th May 9am-12noon.  Find out more about it here. \nSince graduating with a BA(Hons) in Fine Art\, Dave has developed a rich practice of socially engaged work. \nFrom leprosy communes in China to the homeless communities of Buenos Aires\, Dave has had the opportunity to create site-specific work in diverse cross-cultural locations around the world. Blending traditional painting and drawing with strong influences from street art and muralism\, Dave’s practice has been deeply informed by the lives of those found in forgotten places. \nParticularly drawn to those pushed to the fringes of society\, Dave’s work is often initiated by the relationship formed with those inhabiting these spaces. Exploring themes of identity\, belonging and social injustice within the cracks of contemporary urban life\, the circumstances\, stories and personalities of these individuals characterize the identity of his work. \nA passionate storyteller\, Dave loves to explore the medium of portraiture to provide thought provoking work that celebrates the beauty and complexity of our shared humanity. \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/drawntoimperfection/
LOCATION:Dorchester Abbey\, High Street\, Dorchester-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Free!,Spiritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Trail - Historical Figures
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Scarecrow historical figures are listed below.  Congratulations to the Line family for their winning scarecrow – Howard Carter and Tutankhamun \n\n\n\nDorchester Festival 2026 Scarecrow Trail Answers (most popular scarecrow: Howard Carter and Tutankhamun)\n\n\nNo\nAddress\nWho is the historical figure?\n\n\n1\nDorchester Abbey Museum \nGeoffrey Chaucer\n\n\n2\nVillage Hall\, Queen’s St (Dorchester Historical Society)\nSir George Gilbert Scott \n \n\n\n3\nDorchester St Birinus Primary School \nSt Birinus\n\n\n4\nDorchester Pre-school\, Queen’s Street \nAmelia Earhart\n\n\n5\n3 Manor Farm Road \nNeil Armstrong\n\n\n6\n7 Monks Close\nEmmeline Pankhurst\n\n\n7\n11 Monks Close \nFriar Tuck (and Robin Hood)\n\n\n8\n17 Page Furlong\nSt Francis of Assisi\n\n\n9\n2 Page Furlong\nAlbert Einstein\n\n\n10\n7 Jemmetts Close\nHelen Sharman\n\n\n11\n3 The Limes\nKing Henry VIII\n\n\n12\nSnug\, Bishop’s Court Farm\, High St\nJulius Caesar\n\n\n13\n72 High Street\nSteve Jobs\n\n\n14\nHigh St Bus Shelter (Knit n Natter) \nWilliam Shakespeare\n\n\n15\nFortnums Estates\, 65 High Street \nMarilyn Monroe\n\n\n16\n55 High Street \nRosa Parks\n\n\n17\n51 High Street\nCleopatra\n\n\n18\n30 High Street \nAnne Boleyn\n\n\n19\n6 Beechcroft \nHoward Carter and Tutankhamun\n\n\n20\n8 Malthouse Lane \nGandhi\n\n\n21\n19 Watling Lane \nMarie Curie\n\n\n22\n7 Tenpenny\nCleopatra\n\n\n23\n2 Haven Close\nBeatrix Potter\n\n\n24\n13 Tenpenny\nQueen Matilda\n\n\n25\n22 Bridge End \nFrida Kahlo\n\n\n26\n15 Meadside (just 10 mins’ walk from village centre)\nMary Anning\n\n\n27\nDorchester Abbey porch\nJoseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat\n\n\n28\n13 High Street\nBlackbeard\n\n\n\n  \nScarecrow entry for scarecrow makers: £5. \nDorchester Folk can enter a scarecrow for the Scarecrow trail or you can simply stroll around the village and see if you can work out what they are during Festival week \nThe theme is Historical Figures!\nIf you’d like to enter a scarecrow – they can be really simple\, pulled together at the last minute or super creative\, planned way in advance – up to you\, as long as they resemble a historical figure(s). Completed entry forms must be received by Saturday 25 April latest. Scarecrows must be in place by Thursday 30 April 2026. \nTwo ways to enter: \n\nfill out the form below & buy a ticket from the boxoffice for your £5 entry fee\nprint out this form\, fill it in and post it through the letterbox at either 73 High St or 3 Manor Farm Road with £5 entry fee (cheques can be made out to Dorchester Festival)\n\nName / FamilyEmail AddressPhoneAddress (where the scarecrow will be seen)Where will the scarecrow be?What historical figure will your scarecrow represent? Submit Form\nOr simply buy a map and take to the trail during Festival week.  Maps (minimum donation) £4 from the Coop or the Festival Big Tent during Festival week. \nTake a walk around the village\, peek into windows and gardens to guess which historical figures are lurking. Some will be easier to identify than others but it’s all good fun for all ages. Vote for your favourite scarecrow; the makers of the winning scarecrow get a prize! \nScarecrows are all visible from the street so this event is fully accessible to wheelchairs. If you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/scarecrow-trail/
LOCATION:Dorchester\, High St\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX107HN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:The Hallidays Community Art Installation - Impressions of Dorchester
DESCRIPTION:This event is FREE and available for viewing throughout the Festival week \n \nA collaborative installation of small artworks created by a variety of groups within the local community and by the young people of our charity partner\, Be Free Young Carers. Designed and led and by Oxford-based artist Emma Coleman-Jones\, individual responses to The Abbey\, the village and the local landscape are displayed together in an innovative design inspired by the windows and arches within the Abbey itself. Through the generous support of locally-based and internationally-renowned sculptor David Harber\, the supporting arches used to create the display in the People’s Chapel will be auctioned through the festival to provide additional funds for our charities.  Bid for an arch here! \nThe Installation is now closed to new pieces and we have over 420!  Emma will now collate these into the exhibition for everyone to view through the Festival. \nAt 11am on Saturday 2nd May it will be formally opened by the artists who have created it and we are hoping all the community artists who have contributed will come and see their work in place. \n  \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \nThis event is sponsored by Hallidays \n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/the-hallidays-community-art-exhibition-impressions-of-dorchester/
LOCATION:Dorchester Abbey\, High Street\, Dorchester-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Family,Family & Children,Free!
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
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SUMMARY:Local Artists Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The work will be available to view 11am-5pm Weekends & BH Mon \nDorchester Artists including \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSophia Stewart-Liberty\nTracy Lester\nEd Metcalfe\nCarol Golding\nSimon Clements\nBill Maish\nEmma Coleman-Jones\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwill be exhibiting their work in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House.  25% of all sales will go to the Festival Charities – Dorchester Abbey and Be Free Young Carers \nMore details of their work will be posted here closer to the event \nThe Abbey Guest House upper room has a stair lift but there is a single step up from the path to get into the building.  If you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \n  \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/local-artists-exhibition/
LOCATION:Dorchester Abbey Guest House\, High Street\, Dorchester-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Free!
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T091413Z
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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving Workshop - bird feeders
DESCRIPTION:£35 Ticket price includes weaving materials to create 2 willow bird feeders to take home \nThis relaxed\, 2hr course is run by Suz Williams of The Copice Co \nDuring this workshop you will make 2 willow fat ball bird feeders and learn several basketry techniques that are used in larger projects. Willow weaving is an enjoyable and practical skill that spans human history. Many of our ancestors would have been basket makers and this wonderful craft is making a comeback. \nThis workshop is great for beginners who would like a taste of weaving before committing to a full basket course.\nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements. We’d love to help! \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/willow/
LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Workshops & Demos
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
CREATED:20220122T181606Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Take part in the hugely popular 5k Fun Run (or walk). Enjoy the amazing scenery of a run through the historic water meadow and alongside the river. Bring the whole family – you can even bring the dog!  A range of prizes! \nPay for your fun run entry and complete a registration form online\nLast entry on the day 10.30am – get here in plenty of time to catch the fun warm up.\nTickets £5 adult\, £3 child\, £10 family\, £1 dog! \nAward categories\nGirls – Under 8 years\, Boys – Under 8 years\nGirls – 8 to 11 years\, Boys – 8 to 11 years\nGirls – 12 to 17 years\, Boys – 12 to 17 years\nLadies – 18 to 49 years\, Men – 18 to 49 years\nLadies – over 50 years\, Men – over 50 years\nLadies & Girls – First villager\, Men & Boys – First villager \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/charity-fun-run/
LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
CREATED:20220106T115415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T091459Z
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SUMMARY:Science Mad!
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this Bank Holiday afternoon there will be FREE hands on science experiments and environmental tables for all ages! \n     \n  \n  \n  \nIf you’re a scientist then please do book a table and come along to share your enthusiasm!  Find out more here. \nThere will be 2 BIG science shows run by the experts at Bright Sparks Science for which you’ll need tickets: \n– 1pm Amazing Air \n– 2.30pm Space and Time \n  \nThe Abbey clergy will be walking on custard (rather than water…) at around 2pm – completely unmissable!\nThis is great fun (you may even get to have a go yourself…) and also a classic demonstration of a non-Newtonian liquid.  Come along to find out more! \n\n\n\n\n\nForest Church does Science\nOur massively popular monthly Forest Church has created special science tables for the under 6’s with simple hand-on experiments based on the environment.\nIt’s right next to the tea table so you can eat and drink while you science. \nDo pop in and join us! \n  \n  \n  \nRefreshments are available in the tent all afternoon \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \n  \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/science-mad/
LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children,Free!,Older children,Workshops & Demos,Younger children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T134500
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SUMMARY:Amazing Air!
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 (£14 for both shows) \nThis show is followed by the Space and Time Show at 2.30pm \nAir is all around us\, taking up space. We breathe it in and change the air pressure all the time\, yet it always wants to be the same. Come on an awesome air adventure with Bright Sparks Science and find out how air pressure changes\, if you can win a tug of war with air\, making things levitate and explore how planes fly. \n \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/amazing-air/
LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children,Older children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T151500
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T091558Z
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SUMMARY:Space and Time
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 (£14 for both shows) \nThis Meet the Elements show follows the Amazing Air Show at 1pm \n3\, 2\, 1\, Blast off! This amazing science show by Bright Sparks Science takes you skyward to investigate the planets in our Solar System and beyond! What makes planet Earth unique? How far away are the other planets and how long would it take us to get around our ever expanding universe? \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \n \n  \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/space-and-time/
LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Older children
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T173000
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SUMMARY:La Bohème in The Manor House Garden
DESCRIPTION:£53 VIP seats with post-performance reception\n£43/£30 / £10 children (under 16)\nThis event has numbered seating – book early to get the best seats!  Make it a night to remember with VIP seats and a post performance reception at which there will an opportunity to meet the cast\nThe opera will be moved to Dorchester Abbey if wet.  When you book your seat in the garden the seat comments will tell you where it will be in the Abbey and here is a picture showing you how the seats translate. \nWhy not consider becoming a Festival Friend?  You get to book 2 weeks before the box office officially opens and get free drink tokens and access to a front seat section for other tiered pricing Abbey Festival events.\nIf you have tickets for the performance you are welcome to picnic by the river from 2pm \nPuccini’s La Bohème\nJoin us in the beautiful surroundings of the Dorchester Manor House garden to enjoy one of the most popular operas worldwide\, performed for us by Regents Opera.\nCast :\nMimi : Christine Buras\nRodolfo: Davide Basso\nMarcello: Sam Pantcheff\nMusetta: Leila Alexander\nSchaunard: Ashley Mercer\nColline: Geoff Clapham\nBenoit / Alcindoro: Andrew Tinkler \nMusical Director Ben Woodward\nRevival Director Eleanor Strutt\nDirector: Sasha Regan\nDesign/Costumes: Reuben Speed \nRegents Opera (est. 2011) is a leading fringe Opera Company specialising in the larger works of the 19th & 20th centuries. \n“Fringe Opera at its greatest”  — Opera Now \n\nThe world premiere of La bohème was in Turin on 1 February 1896 at the Teatro Regio conducted by the 28-year-old Arturo Toscanini. Since then\, La bohème has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and is one of the .  The story is set in Paris around 1830 and shows the Bohemian lifestyle (known in French as “la bohème“) of a poor seamstress and her artist friends. \nThe opera is in two 45 minute Acts with an interval during which drinks will be sold. \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements.  We’d love to help! \nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/opera/
LOCATION:Dorchester Manor House\, 12 Manor Farm Road\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T220000
DTSTAMP:20261027T102341
CREATED:20220105T151553Z
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SUMMARY:Festival Folk Night - Steve Knightley & Rusty Shackle
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £27 \nSteve Knightley & Rusty Shackle are a double bill of brilliant folk night artists guaranteed to give you a joyful\, uplifting evening of superb music.\nThe bar will be open with great beer on tap and good wines.\nThere will be a section of seats reserved at the very front for Festival Friends at this concert.  Festival Friend privileges include early booking and the best seats in the house!  Do consider becoming a Friend – find out more about it here.\nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \nSteve Knightley\nSteve Knightley is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician\, best known as a founding member of the folk/acoustic band “Show of Hands”. He hails from the West Country and is renowned for crafting songs deeply rooted in geographical places\, merging historical folk influences with contemporary themes. \n“A craftsman at the peak of his powers” — Tony Hall former BBC Director General \n“Some of the best songs written in the last twenty years” — Mark Radcliffe \n“The gravel voiced spokesman of the rural poor” — Robin Denselow – The Guardian \n \n  \nRusty Shackle \nWelsh indie-roots six piece Rusty Shackle have been tearing up stages around the globe since 2010. Brandishing their distinct folk-roots sound armed with an electrifying mix of rampant fiddle\, slick guitars\, hooky mandolins and banjos melodies underpinned by tight pulsating drums and bass\, they really are a force to be reckoned with. The band have built up a devoted fanbase with their captivating feel good live shows. Their latest album “Under a Bloodshot Moon” stormed the Official UK Folk Albums Chart straight in at Number 2 with no label backing\, highlighting the support of their dedicated fanbase. Rusty Shackle have toured extensively around the UK\, Europe and USA and are mainstays on the festival circuit. They deliver excitement every time they step onstage and give everything they have to steal your heart with their music. \n“‘Under A Bloodshot Moon’\, is an album that features rejuvenated positive and inspiring folk music for the twenty first Century” – Folk and Tumble \n\n \n\nShare this:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X
URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com/event/festival-folk-night/
LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Other
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