BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dorchester Festival - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dorchester Festival 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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T163000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 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:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T143000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 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:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220105T070450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T112429Z UID:3872-1777723200-1777730400@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Grand Opening and Tower Abseil DESCRIPTION:Brave volunteers will abseil down the 100 foot Dorchester Abbey tower to raise money for the Festival charities – Dorchester Abbey and Be Free Young Carers\nCome and cheer them on!  There will a bucket collection while they abseil. \nThis event is managed by Jamie Wakeham from Gallery Bouldering — a brilliant Oxford bouldering centre. \nOur intrepid abseilers are gradually assembling below  Please do click on the pictures to sponsor them or add a general sponsorship to the Festival charities \nFreddie van Mierlo MP for Henley and Thame \n \nGavin McLauchlan OCC Councillor \n \nRachel Winslet Morris \n \nKevin Townsend \n \nIan Brace Dorchester News Editor \n \n\nAndy Walton \n \nJack James \n \nPeter Preston Abbey Architect \n \nRoisin Barnfather \n \n\nSabiene North CEO BFYC \n \nPenny Lowe \n \nKeyaan Khan \n \nCheryl West \n \nCarol Dunn \n \n\nAbbie Elliott \n \nCharlie Hornibrook \n \nJohn Peel \n \nPaul Preece \n \n \n\n\n  \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/grand-opening-and-tower-abseil/ LOCATION:Dorchester Abbey\, High Street\, Dorchester-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children,Free! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSCF4124-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Festival":MAILTO:festival@dorchester-abbey.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220104T174822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T085309Z UID:3860-1777714200-1777730400@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Family Dog Show DESCRIPTION:£6 Tickets only needed to enter a dog – spectators FREE! \nA fun day out for all the family and your dog held in the beautiful grounds of Dorchester Abbey.  The show ring will be a calm and safe area for your dog to take part in the classes throughout the day.  There will be a class to suit you and your dog whether puppy\, veteran\, rescue or the fun loving fast sitter!  All dogs welcome –  young or old\, mutt or pedigree – and that goes for the owners too!\nRefreshments available all day including lunchtime BBQ\, bar with great beer on tap and amazing teas \nfrom 9.30am             Registration\n10am                    Loveliest lady 1 year+\n10.30am              Most fabulous fella 1 year+\n11am                    Golden Oldie 10 years+\n11.30am               Precious Pup under 1 year\n1200                    Best rescue story\n1230                       Scruffiest/fluffiest\n1245                       Waggiest tail\n1pm                       Terrific trick\n1.20pm                 Fancy dress\n1.40pm                 Musical sit \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements – we’d love to help! \nWe have stalls at the Dog show with lots of dog related goodies. If you sell dog products and would like to bring a stall\, there is no up-front charge\, but we ask for 10% commission from your takings on the day. Just fill in the form below:\n \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/family-dog-show/ LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family,Family & Children,Free! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-7-2026-04_05_28-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T000000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220122T153821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T085247Z UID:4258-1777660200-1777680000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:The Festival Launch Bash DESCRIPTION:Tickets £62\n6.30pm ’til late! \nGet your party clothes on\, bring your friends and join in the fun in our fabulously decorated party tent.  By popular demand we have booked the same fantastic food and band you all raved about in 2024; you won’t be disappointed! \nTHE unmissable village party of the year! \nTables of 12 available.  Book as a group or we are happy to put individual bookings together.  Happy to cater for dietary requirements – just let us know when you book your tickets \nNyama catering are bringing their mouth watering food to our party\, with a tailored menu of our favourite dishes!  Regional winners of the Wedding caterer of the year 2023\, they really cook to impress!  Main meal AND late night bites to keep your energy up for all that dancing. \n \nThe amazingly talented Troubadours will be bringing their irresistible festival vibes guaranteed to get you on the dance floor! \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/party/ LOCATION:Festival Big Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX10 7HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Music,Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bash-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220107T131139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T062945Z UID:3980-1715522400-1715529600@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Paul Welburn - British nostalgia with a modern twist cookery demo DESCRIPTION:Chef Patron of The Cygnet at the Swan Inn Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin stars at The Oxford Kitchen 2018 and Rhodes W1 2008) has trained and worked with some of the best chefs in the UK\, cooking gently nostalgic British dishes with modern twists with influences from abroad. His career has already spanned top restaurants and now is focused on launching and evolving The Swan Inn\, already in the Michelin Guide\, to showcase his passion for seasonal and flavour driven dishes once again. \n\nMICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View\n\n\nOwned by one of the villagers\, this traditional-looking pub is not all that it seems; instead of walking through the door and finding yourself at the bar\, you’ll now find yourself facing the open kitchen. Sit in the lounge for ‘English tapas’ or head through to the Cygnet restaurant\, where fairy lights hang from the beams and art is for sale on the walls. Modern British dishes feature on two 4 course set menus – one vegetarian – and you can mix and match between them. Colourful dishes have interesting textures\, temperatures and tastes. \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/paul-welburn/ LOCATION:2 Drayton Rd\, 2 Drayton Rd\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX10 7PJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/paulw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220111T173710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T062848Z UID:4088-1715509800-1715517000@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Five Little Pigs - Seasonal & Local Cookery Demo DESCRIPTION:Aimee Collins\, head chef at Wallingford’s Michelin-recommended restaurant\, Five Little Pigs\, will be showcasing the best of spring with some recipes using seasonal and local ingredients. Expect new season rhubarb\, foraged wild garlic and blushing pink lamb. There’ll be suggestion of cocktails to make too\, including a rhubarb sour and wild garlic Bloody Mary. \nFive Little Pigs opened its doors nearly two years ago\, after a successful crowd-funding campaign. It prides itself on an ever-evolving menu of seasonal\, modern British food\, that celebrates local produce and local producers\, with whom they are proud to work incredibly closely with.  It is proud to have recently won a place in The Michelin Guide! \n\nMICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View\n\n\nNamed after a novel by Agatha Christie\, who lived at the nearby Winterbrook House\, this neighbourhood restaurant is divided into three areas: the brightly coloured front resembles a modern bistro; a bar fits in the centre; and the rear sports an open kitchen pass and cosy booths. Sharing is encouraged\, with larger plates such as roasted halibut and smaller ones like ‘spare bed tempura’ – using vegetables grown in the gardens of neighbours who have some space to spare. The wholesome cooking is joined by a range of local gins to keep enthusiasts happy. \n\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/five-little-pigs/ LOCATION:57 Abingdon Rd\, 57 Abingdon Rd\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX10 7LB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cookery Demos,Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/flp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T170000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220105T150148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T161919Z UID:3882-1715443200-1715446800@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:The Tallis Scholars Masterclass DESCRIPTION:This masterclass is free to watch but is not available to join in – the participants are from local secondary schools \nCome and watch Peter Phillips inspire musicians of the future as he runs a masterclass focusing on singers from local schools. \nWe’re delighted to welcome Peter and his world-famous early music ensemble The Tallis Scholars to Dorchester Abbey. \nThe Tallis Scholars have established themselves as the leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world. The purity and clarity of their sound\, perfect for the Renaissance repertoire\, has given them a worldwide following.  Celebrating their 50th birthday last year\, they have now performed well over 2\,500 concerts and won many awards for their recordings including the BBC Music Magazine’s much coveted Recording of the Year Award in 2021 and the 2021 Gramophone Early Music Award. \nPlease do book tickets for their 7.30pm concert here. \nIf you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements. \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/masterclass/ 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/tallismasterclass.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Festival":MAILTO:festival@dorchester-abbey.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T134731 CREATED:20220106T114351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T060012Z UID:3927-1715436000-1715439600@dorchesterfestival.com SUMMARY:Priest Poets DESCRIPTION:Priest Poets Tickets £8 children (under 16) free \nJoin 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! \nLaura Darrall \nLaura Darrall is a performance poet and Anglican priest\, she is a regular presenter on Radio 4’s the Daily Service\, featured poet on Radio 2’s at the Foot of the Cross and a ’60 second sermoner’ for BBC Radio Sussex. Her work includes poems about women in the church and the Bible\, and reflections on inclusivity. Laura explores the messy brilliance that makes us human\, with a dash of hope thrown in for good measure. \nSorrel Shamel-Wood \nSorrel Shamel-Wood is a final year curate in the Diocese of Oxford\, serving in the Dorchester Team. Prior to training for ordination\, Sorrel was an English and Drama teacher. She enjoys creative writing and has had poems published recently in Ekstasis magazine\, the Journal of Scottish Theology and Young Anglican Theology. Sorrel’s poetry explores the intersecting vocations of mother and priest. \nJack Belloli \nJack Belloli is the Assistant Curate at St Paul’s Wimbledon Parkside in south London. His first pamphlet\, Spandrel Routine\, was published by Broken Sleep Books in 2019\, and his work has appeared in The Salt Book of Younger Poets and Masculinity: an anthology of modern voices also from Broken Sleep. He also reviews contemporary poetry and criticism for a range of publications. \n  \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/priest-poets/ LOCATION:Festival Little Tent\, Dorchester Abbey\, Dorchester on Thames\, Oxon\, OX107HH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Literature,Spiritual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dorchesterfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/poets-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR