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Village Life ...

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

Pre School News

After the Easter break we started the new term with a new topic – Spring time and growing inside and out.
Our letters this term will […]
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No election on 3 May 2018

Unlike other parts of the county, South Oxfordshire & Vale of White Horse District Councils are not having an election on 3 May 2018 so […]
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Hurst Water Meadow Trust News

As I write this in April the rain continues to fall and the meadows are largely under water. This is frustrating for walkers, joggers and […]
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EAG NEWS/PHOTOCALL NOTICE – Time for Action is NOW!

Thursday 12th April at 10.30 am, at Rippon College, Cuddeson and Denton, Oxon OX44 9EX
Please join us to meet supporters of the EAG including councillors and […]
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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.

April 22 (Sunday)

Tickets

Tennis Club: Mixed Doubles Tournament

Apr 22 @ 2:00 pm

April 25 (Wednesday)

Tickets

Historical Society: customs and christening garments

Apr 25 @ 7:30 pm

Wednesday 25th April 2018, 7.30pm, Village Hall Members free, Visitors welcome (£3) Back Stories of Baptisms: Customs and Christening Garments (including Dorchester Social History) This illustrated lecture will consider briefly the history of baptism and[...]

May 23 (Wednesday)

Tickets

Historical Society: Farm Boys, Clowns and Gypsies

May 23 @ 7:30 pm

Robert Kidner will talk about: ‘Farm Boys, Clowns & Gypsies’ He looks at the work of two of England’s most talented 20th century artists, Sir George Clausen, now sadly almost unknown, and Dame Laura Knight,[...]

September 23 (Sunday)

Tickets

Tennis Club: Autumn Tournament

Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm

September 26 (Wednesday)

Tickets

Historical Society: the history of pubs, shops and businesses in Dorchester

Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm

Dorchester was, almost within living memory, largely self-sufficient in food and services. Many of the trades reflected the needs of the main occupation – agriculture – and tourism. Very few of these are now in[...]

September 28 (Friday)

Tickets

Flower Festival ‘Footsteps – Journeys of the Soul’

Sep 28 – Sep 30 all-day Dorchester Abbey

Flower Festival in Dorchester Abbey: 28-30 Sep 2018 A spectacular flower festival in Dorchester Abbey by the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Area of NAFAS. Entitled ‘Footsteps – Journeys of the Soul’ the festival will include[...]

October 24 (Wednesday)

Tickets

Historical Society: A History of Women’s Rowing in Oxford

Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm

Lisa Walker ‘A History of Women’s Rowing in Oxford’. Dorchester Village Hall, 7.30pm. Members free, visitors £3

April – October 2018 Apr – Oct 2018

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Downloadables

Parish Council Agenda – April 2018 [docx]
Dorchester News – April 2018 [pdf]
Annual County Councillors Report – April 2018 [odt]
County COuncillors Report – March 2018 [docx]
Dorchester News – March 2018 [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.