Santa Monica Choir – Free Concert
Santa Monica, California, High School Choir on tour in the UK.
OSJ – Bach St John Passion
Written for Good Friday in 1724, the passion was the centrepiece of Bach’s year-long cycle of liturgical cantatas. Perhaps the biggest joy of the St John Passion is that, for all the ferocity and sorrow of the Good Friday story, it’s a truly optimistic work, anticipating the resurrection with music suffused with light and hope. [...]
Lent Lunch
3rd March – The Rectory with Sue Booys 10th March – Church House, Queen St with Dawn Dudley 17th March- 24 Bridge End with Carolyn Oakley 24th March – 3 Haven Close with Catherine Paul 31st March – 4 Drayton Rd with Meg Fisher 7th April – The Manor House, Overy with Julie Taylor 14th April – Abbey Guest House with Judy [...]
Caring for Creation – Expert Panel
A panel of local experts will gather to interact and respond to questions on the subject of Climate Change and our care of Creation
Caring for Creation – Dr Martin Hodson
Dr Martin Hodson of A Rocha and author of 'A Christian Guide to Environmental Ethics' and 'The Ethics of Climate Scepticism' will speak on The science of the environment and climate change and a practical Christian approach to it.
Caring for Creation – Dr Michael Northcott
Dr Michael Northcott, Professor of Ethics at University of Edinburgh and author of 'The Environment and Christian Ethics', 'An Angel Directs the Storm', and 'A Moral Climate' will help us to explore a Biblical and theological approach to climate change
Caring for Creation – The 11th Hour
A documentary film created, produced, co-written and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio on the state of the natural environment This event will begin at 6pm with a short act of worship
OSJ Classical and Jazz – a public concert by performers on the autistic spectrum
Performers include Derek Paravicini piano, Ashleigh Turley piano, Claire Doran soprano Derek (b. 1979) is an extraordinarily talented pianist, despite being blind and having severe learning difficulties. He plays entirely by ear, and has a repertoire of many thousands of pieces that he has memorised – jazz, pop and light classical – and he is a [...]
Food & Gift Fair
Whether you’re looking for locally sourced food, a special gift or unique craft decorations for your home, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Dorchester Food & Gift Fair makes a perfect day out for all the family.
Comedy Night
Always one of the most popular events of the Festival! Don’t miss this great night out fronted by the amazing Gary Delaney.