BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dorchester Festival - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dorchesterfestival.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dorchester Festival REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T143000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142840 CREATED:20220106T171747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T085337Z UID:3953-1777726800-1777732200@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Cygnets Art School - Spring DESCRIPTION:Tickets £20 \nCygnets Art School are also running an Anime workshop at 3pm \nCalling all young budding artists 5-13yrs! A 90 minute workshop with a Spring theme: a class using dip pen and inks to create some beautiful\, vibrant chicks. \nWe provide all the materials\, just turn up in messy clothes and no need for parents to stay! \n \nCygnets Art School teach children aged 5-13 real artistic techniques using professional-quality materials. They welcome kids of all abilities who love drawing and colouring-in to develop their artistic skills and have loads of fun at the same time! \nIf 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/spring/ LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Family & Children,Older children,Workshops & Demos,Younger children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Chicks-with-Dip-Pen-and-Inks-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T163000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142840 CREATED:20220106T113508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T054333Z UID:3924-1777734000-1777739400@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Cygnets Art School - Anime DESCRIPTION:Cygnets Art School are also running a spring chick drawing workshop at 1pm \nCalling all young budding artists 5-13yrs! A 90 minute workshop with a Anime theme: creating a watercolour Tortoro masterpiece from the Studio Ghibli films. \nWe provide all the materials\, just turn up in messy clothes and no need for parents to stay! \nCygnets Art School teach children aged 5-13 real artistic techniques using professional-quality materials. They welcome kids of all abilities who love drawing and colouring-in to develop their artistic skills and have loads of fun at the same time! \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/anime/ LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Family & Children,Older children,Workshops & Demos,Younger children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/anime.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20251231T151932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T064647Z UID:5084-1777813200-1777824000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Silver Clay Moon Gazing Hare Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tickets £70 \nThis event is SOLD OUT but you can add yourself to the waiting list by going to the box office.  We will contact the waiting list in order if customers drop out and want to resell their tickets. \nArrive early\, have lunch and enjoy our food and gift fair in the cloister garden! \nA 3 hour workshop where you will create\, fire and polish a Moon gazing hare pendant to take home.  Run by Lynne of Lily Mae Studios\, an Oxfordshire craftswoman passionate about reproducing nature in silver. \nThis workshop is suitable for those who don’t have any experience with silver clay. You will learn about silver clay\, what it is and how to handle it and have 5g of silver clay to make either one pendant or a pendant and 2 dangle earrings (depending on the size of your pendant). You will be able to choose textures and cutters to use from my selection. We will focus on: – How to roll\, texture and cut silver clay. – How and when to add holes for jump rings. – How to refine a piece before firing. – How to achieve a mirror shine. – How to torch fire a piece. – How to polish your fired piece. NB this workshop does not cover making stud earrings or rings. \nWhat’s included in the price?\n– 5g of Art Clay Silver .999. – 6mm jump rings (3 max). – 18″ sterling silver trace chain. – (2 sterling silver ear hooks (if required). – Small organza gift bag. – Tea\, coffee\, water and biscuits. – Discount code for Art Clay Silver products (valid from one of my suppliers on first 3 purchases). \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements. \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/silver-clay-moon-gazing-hare-workshop/ LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/silverclaySO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220111T061758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T091413Z UID:4078-1777888800-1777896000@dorchesterfestival.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/coppice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260504T160000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220106T115415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T091459Z UID:3928-1777896000-1777910400@dorchesterfestival.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/science-mad.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Festival":MAILTO:festival@dorchester-abbey.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T213000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220105T150550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T035802Z UID:3884-1778268600-1778275800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Pour My Bluff! DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT! \nTickets £27 incl 8 x 60ml glasses of wine \nPlatters made up by Snug cafe are available to buy alongside tickets \nThink you know your wine? Want to both taste some fine wines and also understand more about them? Fancy some fun and competition whilst learning? Then this event is for you.  Think of it as Call My Bluff meets Would I Lie to You lubricated by wine. \nThe wonderful Pierre Le Vin team\, wine suppliers to the festival\, have selected 8 special wines for us all to taste. And to make it more interesting and fun a panel of local ‘experts’ will talk to you about each wine. But only one is telling the truth\, can you work out who is telling the truth and who is bluffing?  Add in a wine quiz to test your knowledge and a platter of bread\, cheeses and nibbles to give you a good thirst and we’ll have a great evening. With prizes for those who can see through the lies and find the truth. \nPlatters provided by Snug will be available to buy in advance alongside your tickets:\n(all serve 2 as a sharing plate/appetizer)\n– Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip\, tortilla chips £9.75 (GF-vegetarian)\n– Cheese Board – three cheeses\, cheese biscuits\, grapes\, farm honey £14.50 (GF on request)\n– Charcuterie Board: Cured meats\, olives\, pickles and mini baguette £14.50 (GF on request)\n– Mediterranean Plate: a seasonal platter of raw veggies & dips (vegan\, GF) £12.50\n– Chocolate Sweet treats: A platter of bite size chocolate treats £9.50\n– Wine Teasers: a sample plate of different flavors to try with the wines. Think salty\, sweet\, tangy\, acidic\, sour\, creamy and citrus. £7.95 \nOur wine experts practicing their bluffs are…\nPaul Fritz-Johnson – Paul is our expert from Welch & Co\, wine suppliers to the Festival as a whole. \n  \n  \n  \nMary Galer – Mary started in hospitality at 14 years old and has never left!  Following training she managed hotels in France for 4 years\, came back to run The Fleur in Dorchester with her husband Nick\, and then went to run The Goose Restaurant during which time it won its first Michelin star.  Mary then went on to work at The Hinds Head\, Bray for 4.5 years (also a Michelin star was achieved) until they took on their own public house and hotel\, The Miller of Mansfield\, Goring on Thames.  Mary and Nick ran The Miller from 2014-2022 while Mary completed her WSET and created a virtual wine business ‘Virtual Vines’.  She was the GM of Wilding in Oxford and is now GM of The George at Upton \n  \nKeith Ives – the proprietor of Bishops Court Farm is never short of a opinion on a bottle of wine. So we can expect some forthright views from Keith in his usual inimitable style \n  \n  \n  \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements. \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/pour-my-bluff/ LOCATION:Snug Barn\, Bishops Court Farm\, High St\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events with Food & Drink,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wine-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220115T112606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T101923Z UID:4175-1778320800-1778338800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Latte Art Masterclasses & Professional Throwdown DESCRIPTION:A morning dedicated to Latte Art!\nLearn new skills and give it a go. Or simply watch and donate to drink as much specialty coffee as you want!\nOrganised and sponsored by the team at Horsebox Coffee Co. & Dark Horse Roastery.\nThey’ll be mixing it up with their ‘Delicious decaf’ and plant based milks to cater for all and really put the baristas through their paces. \nThe timing of these classes has changed slightly from the printed programme. \n10am & 12noon Latte Art masterclasses\nTickets £25\nJoin a one and a half hour intensive but fun workshop for non coffee professionals – delivered by professional barista trainers.\nLearn how to pour some simple latte art so you are ready to give it a go yourself!\nEach class finishing with a mini latte art throwdown competition.  All participants will receive a bag of Emily’s signature Dark Horse coffee to take home! \n2.30am Latte Art Throwdown competition\nWatch the professionals from local coffee shops battle it out to see who will be crowned the Festival Latte art champion!\nIf you are a professional barista with a talent for latte art and would like to take part in the Latte Art throwdown\, please do complete the form below: \n\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/latte/ LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Events with Food & Drink,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/latteart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20240113T101641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T092213Z UID:4706-1778320800-1778342400@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Pet portraits with Personality! DESCRIPTION:Tickets £70 \nLunch available for purchase from the food and gift fair in the Cloister Garden open 10am-5pm \nAll levels of painter are welcome to work with Lucy Burton on a stage by stage process to create a Pet Portrait in Oils or Acrylics  You’ll use an ‘islands to oceans’ method of working\, aiming to make the eyes come alive and give the animal and your painting lots of personality! Lucy will inspire you with some new ideas and techniques to take away with you and apply to your own work. \nYou will be working from your own image\, either from an I-pad OR you can use a photograph at least 5” x 5”.  The animal’s eyes must be clear and in focus. Crop your image so that it is square.  The head of the animal should take up most of the frame. For good (free to use) reference images see www.pixabay.com \nThe better the reference image – the better the painting! \nLucy Burton is an oil painter and tutor based in Leamington Spa\, who takes commissions and runs many workshops at home and across the Midlands and South West.  She offers a wide selection of painting workshops from ‘still life’ and ‘landscapes’ to ‘portraiture’\, ‘abstraction’ and experimental techniques\, using oils\, acrylics and collage. Workshops are suitable for beginners and practicing artists alike\, the critique is individually focused with no ‘right’\, ‘wrong’ or ‘expected’ outcome\, but rather a goal of individual development and original expression. \nAvailable to buy on the day £5:  8” x 8” Ampersand gessoboard or buy here \nWhat to bring: (with links to where to buy)\nA colour photograph of your animal or an image on an ipad / tablet.\nA black and white print out of your square cropped image as large as you can make it on an A4 piece of paper\nA selection brushes eg. Rosemary Ivory Short Flats nos. 2\,3\,5\, Ivory Filbert size 0\nA selection of artist quality paints – acrylics or oils oils or acrylics eg. Daler Rowney starter set.\nPalette knife – eg. Winsor and Newton size 22\nPaper Palette and a box to take your work home in \n Oils only: A jar and some low odour thinners/ white spirit substitute for cleaning your brushes\, some rags or plenty of tissues to wipe brushes clean. \nOptional extra items \n‘Liquin’ painting medium if working in oils\nA ‘Stay-wet’ palette if working in acrylics \nIf you need disabled parking or access contact us here – 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/pets-with-personality/ LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Art,Art, History, Film & Literature,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pets.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T123000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20260122T121004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T155602Z UID:5230-1778322600-1778329800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Imma Bakery sourdough demo DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT but you can add yourself to the waiting list by going to the box office.  We will contact the waiting list in order if customers drop out and want to resell their tickets. \nTickets £25 – limited so book early! \nTona Erreguin Head Chef of Imma Bakery\, an award-winning artisan bakery in Stoke Row\, Oxfordshire\, brings her passion for bread and sourdough to Dorchester!  Tona will demonstrate how to achieve the perfect sourdough loaf and craft some of the delicious pastries that make Imma famous.  This 2 hour demo takes place in a stunning private kitchen with limited tickets so there are lots of opportunities to taste and ask questions. \nFrom studying philosophy in Argentina to becoming a renowned chef\, Tona shares her unique path and passion for creating the UK’s best plain sourdough. 2025 Baking Industry Awards Baker of the Year and Winner of ‘Britain’s Best loaf’ 2024\, Tona is the absolute expert on all things bread. \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/imma/ LOCATION:57 Abingdon Rd\, 57 Abingdon Rd\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX10 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/immaSO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220122T162544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T085012Z UID:4260-1778335200-1778342400@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Secrets of the Best Curry in Dorchester-on-Thames DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT but you can add yourself to the waiting list by going to the box office.  We will contact the waiting list in order if customers drop out and want to resell their tickets. \nTickets £25 – limited so book early! \nCurry Masterclass with Sanjay Dhrona\, The White Hart Hotel \nJoin Sanjay Dhrona\, owner of The White Hart in Dorchester-on-Thames\, for a special two-hour curry masterclass revealing the Secrets of the Best Curry in Dorchester.  Known for its vibrant Thali nights and food-forward dining experience\, The White Hart has become a destination for bold\, flavour-packed dishes. Now\, Sanjay is lifting the lid on his much-loved traditional “desi” curry sauce – the heart of a proper homestyle curry. \nThe session begins with a tasting of marinated and grilled tandoori chicken and paneer\, served with a rich\, comforting curry sauce. Sanjay will then guide you through all the key ingredients\, sharing techniques and tips in a live cooking demonstration. \nThere will be plenty of time for questions\, foodie chat\, and – for this event only – a few very special family secrets. \nShhh… just don’t tell the rest of the village. \nIf 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/curry/ LOCATION:The White Hart Hotel\, High St\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/currySO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20260108T190921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T131922Z UID:5148-1778407200-1778418000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Scandi Baking workshop DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT but you can add yourself to the waiting list by going to the box office.  We will contact the waiting list in order if customers drop out and want to resell their tickets. \nRoll your sleeves up for an afternoon of baking delicious Scandi goods including the ultimate perfect cinnamon bun or the Nordic favourite cardamom bun!  Expert Scandi chef\, Claire Andersson\, chef owner of Skogen Kitchen\, will guide you through the process of bun making and other Scandi baking treats in the delightful surroundings of a Dorchester kitchen.\nIngredients\, coffee and ‘testing snacks’ included\, recipe cards a batch of your very own buns to take home!\nBring a friend!  There’s a 10% discount for 2 or more tickets \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/scandi-baking-workshop/ LOCATION:Blakemead\, 61 Abingdon Rd\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX10 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Events with Food & Drink,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/claireSO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20260115T142108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T085958Z UID:5201-1778409000-1778418000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Basque Cookery Demo with Nick Galer DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT but you can add yourself to the waiting list by going to the box office.  We will contact the waiting list in order if customers drop out and want to resell their tickets. \nTickets £25 – limited so book early! \nNick Galer has been cooking in and around South Oxfordshire since 2005 and now is the Head Chef at The Pot Kiln\, Frilsham. Nick & his wife Mary were married in Dorchester Abbey in 2010 and maintain strong links with the village.  Nick’s cooking at The Pot Kiln is inspired by the Basque country and open fire cooking. Nick will be showcasing seasonal small plate dishes perfect for intimate supper parties. \nDishes will include: Red Tuna Tartare & Ponzu dressing & Corn Ribs with Smoked Paprika seasoning. \nThis intimate cookery demo in a medieval home kitchen gives you a birds eye view of a professional chef at work with every opportunity to ask questions – tasting encouraged! \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/basque-cookery-demo-with-nick-galer/ LOCATION:Willoughby House\, 73 High St\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX107HN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nick-Gso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20260113T201635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T092612Z UID:5168-1778412600-1778418000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Head Gardener's Planting Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12\nMeet at Snug Cafe \nAn intimate gardening experience with Bishop Court Farm’s head gardener Matt Ditchburn\, RHS Level 2 with merit. Learn about planting seeds\, soil mixes\, spacing and germination tricks. Container planting and organic pest protection. With general Q & A session afterwards\, with water\, tea\, coffee and cookies \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/planting-masterclass/ LOCATION:Snug Cafe\, Bishop’s Court Farm\, 91 High Street\,\, Dorchester-on-Thames\,\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/planting-masterclass.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T160000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220106T102839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T092637Z UID:3910-1778421600-1778428800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Lego Master Builders Club DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21 \nJoin Master Builders Club for a two hour adventure with 1000’s of LEGO bricks\, Minifigures and LEGO components. The Village Hall will be turned in to a LEGO fans dream with colour coded boxes of bricks that allow ‘ little brickies’ to explore\, design and build creatively. This story led immersive brick building experience is suitable for LEGO fans aged 5-15. Those new to the brick and experienced LEGO Masters are all welcome. Just bring your imagination. \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements.  We’d love to help! \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/lego-master-builders-club/ LOCATION:Dorchester Village Hall\, 7 Queen St\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, ox107HR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Older children,Workshops & Demos,Younger children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/masterbuilders-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20261018T142841 CREATED:20220106T095525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T083212Z UID:3900-1780221600-1780246800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:John Rutter Come & Sing DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT! \nSir John Rutter\, one of the UK’s foremost choral composers\, leads a Come & Sing day in Dorchester Abbey.  He explores some of his favourite treasures of English church music – and brings along some of his own well-loved shorter choral favourites.  Copies will be provided!  Enthusiastic singers of all levels are welcome to a hugely enjoyable day with this inspirational teacher. The singing day is aimed primarily at singers with some choral experience\, but all are welcome. \nThe timetable for the day will be:\nRegistration & coffee 10.00am\nSinging 11am – 4.45pm\nLunch 12.45 – 2pm (book lunch with your singing ticket)\nAfternoon tea break 3.25-3.45pm \nAccomplished soloist and accompanist Anita D’Attellis will be the accompanist for the day. \n  \n  \n  \nIf you’re not a singer do drop by the Abbey & listen at the back – completely for FREE! \nLunches bookable in advance through our ticketing website will be:\n– a roll with either pulled pork salad or Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad (Vegan )\n– a carton of fruit juice and/or tea/coffee\n– a piece of fruit\nGluten and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request – just contact us! festival@dorchester-abbey.org.uk \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help you! \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/john-rutter/ LOCATION:Dorchester Abbey\, High Street\, Dorchester-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Classical,Music,Workshops & Demos ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/rutter.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR