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History of Dorchester

Dorchester On Thames is rich in history from Neolithic times to the present day ...

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There are many things to do in an around Dorchester. VIllage life is rich, there is plenty to see and do and our history is rich...

Accommodation

There are many hotels and guest houses in and around Dorchester, where you can enjoy a pleasant break in friendly, pleasant surroundings...

Eating Out

Dorchester is rich in places to eat out, whether in the day time or the evening. Some of our restaurants have won awards for their food too...

Our News, Articles and Posts

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  Update: Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017

  After several years of work, and two rounds of public consultation, the next stage of the village Neighbourhood Development Plan starts on 15th September, with […]

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  Oxford to Cambridge Expressway

  One of the proposed routes (S4) linking the A34 to the proposed Expressway passes very close to Dorchester (please see map below).
  An Action Group has […]

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  Dog Fouling in the Cemetery

  The Parish Council has recently received some complaints about dog fouling in the Cemetery.  There is no objection to dogs being taken into the Cemetery […]

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Special Events

Here are a few special events happening in the village which may be of interest. If you wish to see more, please
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September – November 2017 Sep – Nov 2017

September 16 (Saturday)

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Chilterns Walking Festival

Sep 16 – Oct 1 all-day

Grab some comfy walking shoes and get ready to explore a host of locations, landscapes and lifestyles during the second Chilterns Walking Festival! The autumn festival takes place Saturday 16th September to Sunday 1st October[...]

September 28 (Thursday)

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“The Dorchester Lecture” – with Dame Helen Ghosh

Sep 28 @ 7:30 pm Dorchester Abbey

Dame Helen Ghosh (Director-General of the National Trust) What are the challenges facing the National Trust in the 21st century?

September 30 (Saturday)

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Apple pressing & harvest bbq & barn dance

Sep 30 @ 5:30 pm

Bring apples and have fun pressing your own apple juice (don’t forget containers to put it in) Bring something for the bbq, drinks and a salad, or pudding to share Mulled cider and hot chocolate[...]

October 14 (Saturday)

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Tennis Club: Quiz Night

Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm

Saturday 14th October Dorchester Village Hall Bar from 7pm Quiz starts promptly at 7.30 pm £8 entry fee includes supper Teams of up to 8 people Book a table with: mandy.hipkins@btinternet.com

October 18 (Wednesday)

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Free 6-week Nordic Walking for over 60s course

Oct 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Nordic walking FREE 6 week course Dorchester Recreation Ground Starts 6 September Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30am

October 21 (Saturday)

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Orchestra of st Johns: Beethoven and Bruch

Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Beethoven Symphony no 3 ‘Eroica’ Bruch violin concerto ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S JAN SCHMOLCK violin JOHN LUBBOCK conductor OSJ poster sept oct 2017 v3  

November 29 (Wednesday)

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Free 6-week Nordic Walking for over 60s course

Nov 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Nordic walking FREE 6 week course Dorchester Recreation Ground Starts 6 September Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30am

September – November 2017 Sep – Nov 2017

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Downloadables

Dorchester News October 2017 [pdf]
Dorchester News: September 2017 [pdf]
County councillor report September 2017 [pdf]
South Oxfordshire District Councillor’s Report – September 2017 [pdf]
Parish council agenda September 2017 [pdf]

Our charming, historic village sits at the confluence of the rivers Thame and Thames, just 9 miles south of Oxford. As well as being a marvellous place to live, it is also the ideal centre for exploring some of England's finest countryside, loveliest villages, stateliest of homes and oldest seats of learning. The Chilterns, Berkshire Downs, Blenheim, and Henley, as well as Oxford are all within easy reach.