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| DORCHESTER ABBEY BELLRINGERS |
| Contact | Mrs Gillian Johnson |
| Position | Tower Secretary |
| Address | Overy
Barn Dorchester on Thames Wallingford Oxon OX10 7JU |
| Tel No | 01865 340925 |
| johnson.gs@btinternet.com | |
| Affiliations | Oxford Diocesan Guild of Church Bellringers |
|
xAims &
Objectivesxxxxxx |
To
ring the Abbey bells for services, weddings and other celebrations To recruit and train ringers of all ages To promote and encourage the art of change ringing. Practice night Tuesday at 7.30 pm. |
| DORCHESTER ABBEY CHOIR |
| Contact | Mr. J. J. Boughton |
| Position | Choirmaster |
| Address | 6 Croft Villas Wallingford Oxon OX10 0HW |
| Tel No | 01491 836310 |
| dorchesterabbey@enterprise.net | |
| Affiliations | Royal School of Church Music |
| xxxxxxx | The choir
provides the music sung in Dorchester Abbey week by week |
| DORCHESTER AMATEUR DRAMATICS SOCIETY (DADS) |
| Contact | Geoff Russell |
| Position | Chairman |
| Address | The Pigeons High Street Dorchester on Thames Oxon OX10 7HH |
| Tel No | 01865 340759 |
| gbc@golfbusinesslinks.net | |
| Website | www.dads.org.uk |
| Affiliations | Member of Oxford Drama Network |
| xxxx Aims & Objectives xxx |
To give amateur
performances of dramatic works in public and provide
opportunities for its members to meet on a social basis. There are two productions in most years, May/June and November; one of which is usually a ‘musical’. |
| DORCHESTER GOLF SOCIETY (DOGS) |
| Contact | Christopher Amott |
| Position | Captain |
| Address | Mollymops,
3 Samian Way
Dorchester on Thames, Wallingford Oxon OX10 7JS. |
| Tel No | 01865 340118 |
| chrisamott@aol.com | |
| Website | dogspage |
| Aims
&
Objectives xxxxxxx |
“… to spread good fellowship and friendship throughout the village. Golf is therefore our means, not our end, and we use the game as a means of meeting and playing with people whom we might not have met and played with otherwise. The nineteenth hole is therefore our most important. Standard of behaviour and golf etiquette are of far greater importance to us than standard of play, although we do expect at least a basic knowledge of the rules, as well as the ability to hit the ball just occasionally.” |
| DORCHESTER SAILING CLUB |
| Contact | Alison Burder |
| Position | Membership Secretary |
| Address |
Dorchester Sailing Club
Dorchester on Thames Oxon OX10 7LP |
| Tel No | 01865 341853 |
| membership@dorchestersailingclub.org.uk | |
| Website | www.dorchestersailingclub.org.uk |
| Affiliations | Royal Yachting Association |
| Aims
&
Objectives xxxxxxx |
To promote sailing and provide an ideal environment for both
new and experienced sailors. A good time to
visit is around 1230 on a Sunday. There will usually someone available to
talk to you about what we can offer and to show you round. |
| DORCHESTER ON THAMES SOCIETY |
| Contact | George Hall |
| Position | Chairman |
| Address | 8 Queens Close Dorchester on Thames Wallingford Oxon OX10 7LR |
| Tel No | 01865 340350 |
| george@hall1642.freeserve.co.uk | |
|
Aims &
Objectivesx |
To
encourage the development and improvement of the locality, and the
preservation of existing features which go to make pleasing and convenient
conditions in which to live. Also to exercise vigilance concerning proposed changes in the village and to take action thereon where necessary. |
| DORCHESTER ON THAMES FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE |
| Contact | Margaret Scott |
| Position | Chairman (2005) |
| Address | |
| Tel No | 01865 340667 |
| david.scott21@btinternet.com | |
| xxxxxxx |
Dorchester’s answer to
the Chelsea Flower Show! We have two shows each year, in Autumn and Spring, when green-fingered enthusiasts contest classes for blooms, vegetables, fruit and floral art. There are also domestic, photographic, handicraft and children’s sections. The first Dorchester Flower Show was held in 1859. |
| THE FRIENDS OF DORCHESTER ABBEY |
| Contact | Mrs. Susan Jupp |
| Position | Membership Secretary |
| Address | 13 Watling Lane Dorchester on Thames Wallingford Oxon OX10 7JG |
| Tel No | 01865 341066 |
| jupp13dot@hotmail.com | |
| Affiliations | Dorchester Abbey
Preservation Trust Registered Charity No. 275819 |
| Aims
&
Objectivesx xxxxxxx |
To maintain,
improve and preserve the Abbey for
future generations by their subscriptions for membership which go into the Preservation Trust Fund. The Friends meet approximately twice a year for a lecture, dinner, concert or visit to other places of interest. A Friends' Newsletter keeps members informed of events held in the Abbey. |
| DORCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Contact | Margot Metcalfe |
| Position | Chairman |
| Address | 14 Queen Street Dorchester on Thames Wallingford Oxon OX10 7HR |
| Tel No | 01865 340054 |
| margot.metcalfe@fritillary.demon.co.uk | |
| Affiliations | Oxfordshire Local History Society |
| xxxxxxx |
A society of
friends interested in local history, particularly that of Dorchester on Thames. Eight meetings are held each year on the fourth Wednesdays of January to May and September to November in the Abbey Guest House at 7.30 for 7.45pm. Meetings are listed in the Village Diary. Members are also encouraged to undertake research. |
| DORCHESTER SHORT MAT BOWLING CLUB |
| Contact | Alan Isherwood |
| Position | Web contact |
| Address | 8 The Limes Dorchester on Thames Wallingford Oxon OX10 7LL |
| Tel No | 01865 340462 |
| ishalan@aol.com | |
| Aims
&
Objectivesx xxxxxxx |
To provide an
opportunity for anyone to learn, develop
or practise the skills of short mat bowling. New members of any age or ability are warmly welcomed to a friendly group for a relaxed, enjoyable evening of bowling. The club meets on a Monday evening at the Village Hall. |
| DORCHESTER ON THAMES WOMENS INSTITUTE |
| Contact | Mrs Denise Line |
| Position | President |
| Address |
6
Beechcroft |
| Tel No | 01865 340905 |
| dorchesterwi@btinternet.com | |
| Affiliations | We are part of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK, with 205,000 members. |
|
Aims &
Objectives xxxxxxx |
“WI plays a unique role
in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build
new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on
issues that matter to them and their communities.” Women of any age from 18
onwards can join the WI for friendship, enjoying trips to the theatre, river
trips, interesting talks and visits to places both inside and outside
Oxfordshire, arranged to appeal to as wide a cross section of members as
possible. Our residential college near Abingdon runs many courses to help
us to develop our interests and make new friends. It is all part of the WI
ethos, which is to offer opportunities for enjoyable learning for life. We meet every second Thursday in the month, generally in the Village Hall at 7.30pm in the back room. Details about the meetings are displayed on the village notice boards and in Dorchester News. We are planning to have a website. See the Events Diary for details of meetings. |
| DORCHESTER ALLOTMENT SOCIETY |
| Contact | Mark Townson |
| Position | Secretary |
| Address | 38
High Street,
Dorchester on Thames, |
| Tel No | 01865 341713 |
| mtownson@savills.com | |
| Affiliation | NSALG |
| Aims
&
Objectives xxxxxxx |
To facilitate the
successful and enjoyable cultivation of plots and provide a friendly environment encouraging community spirit. To safeguard and enhance the facilities, visual amenity and historical aspects of the allotment site. |
| DORCHESTER WALKERS GROUP |
| Contact | Gail Thomas |
| Position | Co-ordinator |
| Address | 14 Herringcote Martins Lane Dorchester on Thames Oxon OX10 7RD |
| Tel No | 01865 341977 |
| xxxxxxx | Dorchester on
Thames is situated in beautiful countryside. The group meets monthly to explore the area. Walks vary in length from 4 to 7 miles. Details are given in the Dorchester News or click here for information about our next walk. Friends and visitors are most welcome to join our walks. |
| DORCHESTER CRICKET CLUB |
| Contact | Dave Rippington |
| Position | Secretary |
| Address | 3 Brookside Harwell Oxon OX11 0HG |
| Tel No | 01235 820176 |
| D.Rippington@rl.ac.uk | |
| Website | http://dorchonthames.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp |
| xxxxxxx |
The senior side play
league cricket on Saturdays within the Oxfordshire Cricket Association and are currently in division 6. Friendly cricket is played on Sundays and we also play on Wednesday evenings during the early part of the season in a friendly league so cricketers of all abilities are catered for. There is a thriving Junior section with sides for under 17‘s and under 15's. |
| DORCHESTER AND DISTRICT ARTS VENTURE |
| Contact | Mrs Gwen Hall |
| Position | Chairman |
| Address | 8 Queens Close Dorchester on Thames Oxon OX10 7LR |
| Tel No | 01865 340350 |
| xxxxxxx | The Group
has about 50 members, sometimes meeting in their houses (hence number
restrictions). Talks include topics on Art, History, Travel, Music and play readings with general discussions. Meetings are in the afternoon or evening and are very friendly and informal. |
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