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Placed – an exhibition by Tim Steward and Mary Chamberlain

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An exhibition of artworks, including some responding to the locality of Dorchester Abbey,  with the narrative of being ‘placed’ - recognised, safe, known & grounded. Tim and Mary are running Breathe - a reflective art workshop day on Wednesday 8th May at the Abbey. Tim Steward trained in classical drawing and painting in London and [...]

Free

Local Artists Exhibition

Dorchester Abbey Guest House High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The work will be available to view at the following times: 11am-5pm weekends, BH Mon & Friday, 1-5pm Tues-Thurs Dorchester Artists including Adrian Brooks Alison Rosby Bill Maish Carole Golding Chris Ellis Ed Metcalfe Patricia Drew and Sophia Stewart-Liberty will be exhibiting their work in the Dorchester Abbey Guest House.  25% of all sales will [...]

Free

Mindful Art for Wellbeing

Festival Little Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

This event is FREE but please do book a ticket using the link on the right so that we know how many people are coming!   Join Restore in a mindful art workshop to explore the beauty of the world around us. Mindful art is about grounding ourselves by taking a few moments to truly [...]

Free

Author adventure! How to write your book with Evelyn Crosskey

Dorchester Rectory Garden Behind the Abbey tower, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

This event is FREE!  But it's useful to know how many people are coming - please book a free ticket. In this fun, interactive session for children of all ages, local author Evelyn Crosskey will help you discover your inspiration to devise a story of your own. Explore your senses and come on a creative [...]

Free

Pubs and Shops Walk

Dorchester Abbey Porch Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This event is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest.  If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. Up The Street Take an [...]

£12

Bonsai Fundamentals & Hands-On Workshop: Crafting Miniature Marvels

Festival Little Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

This event is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest.  If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. Ticket price includes a bonsai [...]

£25

Dorchester Houses and History

Dorchester Abbey Porch Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This event is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest.  If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. Professor Malcolm Airs FSA, FRHistSoc [...]

£15

Stories from the Library of Life

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This event is FREE but please do book a ticket using the link on the right so that we know how many people are coming! Oxfordshire Recovery College at Restore and Forensic Recovery College at OHFT collects video stories about surviving tough times. The stories explore the challenges of navigating mental ill health or painful experiences, and [...]

Free

Breathe – A Reflective Art Workshop Day

Dorchester Abbey High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Led by our Festival exhibition artists Tim Steward and Mary Chamberlain, this workshop will explore the focus behind their working practices and how external environment influences the creative process.  Starting in Dorchester Abbey in the morning, you will learn and practice how to capture the beauty of the Abbey environment, moving outside in the afternoon [...]

£75

Francis Spufford – Author event

The White Hart Hotel High St, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

This event is SOLD OUT.  If you would like to go on a waiting list, follow the box office link to the right and register your interest.  If there are requests for box office returns we will contact the waiting list in turn to see if tickets can be resold. An intimate audience with Francis [...]

£8

Latte Art Challenge

Festival Little Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

A morning dedicated to Latte Art! Learn new skills and give it a go. Or simply watch and drink as much specialty coffee as you want! Organised and sponsored by the team at Horsebox Coffee Co. & Dark Horse Roastery. They’ll be mixing it up with their ‘Delicous decaf’ and plant based milks to cater [...]

Priest Poets

Festival Little Tent Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, United Kingdom

Priest Poets Tickets £8 children (under 16) free Join three young priests as they share their poetry and discuss life, literature and faith. Featuring a former actress, a doctor of Languages and literature and our own local curate! Laura Darrall Laura Darrall is a performance poet and Anglican priest, she is a regular presenter on Radio [...]

£8
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