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 [...]
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. Another workshop is being run [...]
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 [...]
Come and join Juggling John for a fun family café-style service in the tent with songs and circus tricks! The Abbey band will be playing along to add to the fun Breakfast style refreshments from 10am If you need disabled parking or access do contact us here with your requirements - we'd love to help you! [...]
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 [...]
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. Bird song is at its [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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’s Oxfordshire Recovery College for a free introduction to the benefits of gentle movement for mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Experienced tutor, Tina, will introduce some body-focused grounding skills [...]
This event is FREE! Sadly Derek Paravacini, who was originally booked in to perform this concert, can no longer make it This is a free concert to which all are invited! Local autistic schools will come to enjoy the therapeutic effects of music live in the Abbey with professional musicians associated with the Orchestra of [...]
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 with the lark? Get [...]
Come to this special Dorchester Abbey Festival service with Guest Speaker Paul Cook, Head of Advocacy at Tearfund, and this year's Junior BBC Chorister of the year Belinda Gifford-Guy This service will be packed with favourite hymns and a lovely anthem from our amazing Dorchester Abbey choir. A bit of peace and quiet in the [...]
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