Benson Choral Society – Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony
The centrepiece of BCS's Spring concert in March will be Vaughan Williams' epic Sea Symphony plus Greigs Piano Concerto.
Telling the tales of Narnia
Join us for a unique storytelling event in Dorchester Abbey with special guests, Narnia enthusiasts and experts Francis Spufford and Colin Duriez, supported by members of the Abbey Team
Narnia children’s craft workshops
There are at least 3 different crafts planned for each session bookable in advance. Colouring pages will also be available at every session (including a make your own mini colouring book). Planned workshops: – Make a folding Lion – Make a light catcher – Create a character headband – Design and make a shield – [...]
Angel Mosaic Workshop
Tickets still available for 'Make your own Christmas Angel' china mosaic workshop, Saturday 14 December at 1.30-5.30pm. Learn to create something beautiful from vintage and unwanted china. £45 incl all materials, refreshments and your mosaic. To book contact Joanna Ferguson on 0777 802 1564 or joferg64@gmail.com
Thames Consort
Thames Consort, led by director Jeremy Boughton, bring a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music to raise money for Dorchester Abbey Sharon Warnes & Claire Parkin (Violins) Judith Dallosso (‘Cello) Glynne Stackhouse (continuo organ)
1 day mosaic workshop
Learn how to create beautiful objects from unwanted china. In this introductory workshop you will lean about choosing, nipping, composing, fixing and grouting.You will create a hanging heart or pot stand to take home with you. Come and have a go, its addictive.
Museum Christmas shopping event
Come and do your Christmas shopping in the brilliant museum gift shop! Gifts for all ages and interests
Museum half term opening
Our museum will be open for Half term visitors and early Christmas shopping in the museum gift shop
St John’s Ambulance Christmas Carol Service
Christmas Carol service, followed by mulled wine or soft drinks & mince pies. All welcome – just turn up Proceeds to the Order of St.John Eye Hospital, Jerusalem and The Children’s Society
OSJ New Year’s Eve Gala
Wonderful waltzes and polkas mostly by Johann Strauss Junior, plus the final scene Act 1 of La Boheme by Puccini. Featuring: Orchestra of St John’s with John Lubbock conductor. Hannah Davey soprano, Maki Sekiya piano