Come to a Meet the Artists Event on Sunday November 25th from 3:00 to 4:00pm when Adrian and Tim will talk about the ideas behind the installation LIGHT a Spiritual Journey. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. If coming please RSVP to Education@Dorchester-abbey.org.uk
Centenary of the Armistice of World War One. Painting by Rosie Southon. Welcome to “Unbroken Glory … Gathered Radiance”, Dorchester’s Commemoration Tribute for the Centenary of the Armistice of World War One. The poppies have been made by people in the community and friends of the village from near and far. The tribute is composed [...]
An evening event open to all with speakers discussing their views on the science and spirituality of light, followed by Q and A from the audience. Suitable for GCSE and A Level students. Speakers/Presenters include; Dr Emmanuel Joffrin, Culham Plasma Scientist; Professor Alister McGrath, Oxford Theologian; Ruskin Emeritus Professor Brian Catling, RA; Bishop of Dorchester.
Wonderful waltzes and polkas mostly by Johann Strauss Junior, plus well-known songs and arias from Strauss and Lehar. Including final scene, act I of La Boheme Featuring: Orchestra of St John’s with John Lubbock (conductor), Christopher Turner (tenor), and Hannah Davey (mezzo soprano)
Handels Messiah in the exciting new orchestration for wind by John Lubbock OSJ Voices Orchestra of St John’s John Lubbock conductor Soloists Hannah Davey, Charlotte Tetley mezzo, John Findon tenor, William Thomas bass
A programme of popular carols OSJ Ashmolean Voices, John Lubbock conductor with guests Shillingford & Warborough choir conducted Christine Cairns
Hft’s The Coming of Christmas has been a much-loved annual event for 25 years, and has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to ensure that people with learning disabilities can live the best lives possible. Join us this year for a magical silver jubilee celebration that is guaranteed to leave you feeling festive.The historic Abbey [...]
Join Hft at Dorchester Abbey for The Coming of Christmas 2018. The beautiful Abbey, bathed in the glow of more than 1,000 tealights, creates a truly magical backdrop for this much-loved Christmas celebration. Sit back and enjoy some superb festive music from The Choir of Magdalen College Oxford – conducted by Mark Williams – and [...]
PACT’s annual Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 8th December 2019 at Dorchester Abbey at 5pm with light refreshments from 4pm. The Abbey Choir will be performing and Mill Lane Primary School Choir from Chinnor and soloist Alison Brucker. It is free to attend but we welcome donations on the night towards PACT's work. [...]
PACT’s annual Carol Concert will be held on Sunday 9th December 2018 at Dorchester Abbey at 5pm with light refreshments from 4pm. This lovely celebration of family life will feature performances from the talented Dorchester Abbey Choir and The Benson Military Wives Choir. It is free to attend but we welcome donations on the night towards PACT's work. Places are limited [...]
