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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...

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

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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...

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  A message from the parish council chairman

  I have three things for the Parish Council to update residents on this month.
  Firstly, investment in smartening up our our beautiful village. As I said […]

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  Found: a bunch of keys

  a bunch of 5 keys has been found in the Abingdon Rd recently.  These are currently in the safe at the coop. Continue Reading...

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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
click the events link at the bottom.

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October – December 2019 Oct – Dec 2019

October 16 (Wednesday)

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Culham and District Horticultural Club – Mat Reese – The Art of a Flower Border

Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm Abbey Guest House

We have speakers at the Abbey Guest House on the 3rd Wednesday at 7.30pm of the 6 winter months: January-April, October and November. In May, June, July and September we organise group garden visits. The[...]

October 23 (Wednesday)

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Historical Society

Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm

Dorchester on Thames Historical Society Wednesday 23rd October 2019, 7.30pm, Village Hall Back Room Members free, Visitors welcome (£3) Professor Malcolm Airs will talk about: ‘William and Jessie MacFarlane and their Mission for Dorchester’ The[...]

November 2 (Saturday)

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Dorchester-on-Thames Charity Fireworks Display

Nov 2 @ 5:30 pm Dorchester Recreation Ground

Professional Display. Family Games. Locally Sourced BBQ. Full Bar. NEW for 2019 – No Single-use plastics or glow-sticks!!! DONATIONS on the gate Come and have an amazing family evening while supporting your local charity

November 20 (Wednesday)

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D.A.D.S. Treasure Island Readthrough and Auditions

Nov 20 @ 6:39 pm

Ahoy there me hearties – all aboard for the adventure of a lifetime! Long John Silver and his fearsome crew may thing that the treasure is within their grasp, but they’ve reckoned without the ladies[...]

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Culham and District Horticultural Club – Dr Chris Thorogood – Mediterranean Plants

Nov 20 @ 7:30 pm Abbey Guest House

We have speakers at the Abbey Guest House on the 3rd Wednesday at 7.30pm of the 6 winter months: January-April, October and November. In May, June, July and September we organise group garden visits. The[...]

November 27 (Wednesday)

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Historical Society : A 17th Century Christmas

Nov 27 @ 7:30 pm

Tim Healey on: ‘A 17th Century Christmas’ The talk presents a vibrant portrait of Christmas in a turbulent age, describing Lords of Misrule, Twelfth Night revels, wassails, Boar’s Head feasts, frost fairs on the frozen[...]

December 15 (Sunday)

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Christmas Decoration Workshop

Dec 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Dorchester-on-Thames Village Hall

Come and join me at my workshop to make a gorgeous, fresh, Christmas Door Wreath OR an Encrusted candlestick. Your wreath can adorn your door , sit upon a mantle or hang on the wall,[...]

October – December 2019 Oct – Dec 2019

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Downloadables

County Councillors Report : October 2019 [docx]
Parish Council Agenda : October 2019 [docx]
District Councillors Report : October 2019 [docx]
Dorchester News – October 2019 [pdf]
Parish Council Minutes : September 2019 [docx]

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.