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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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  Ofsted rates Dorchester-on-Thames Pre-School ‘good’

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  Ofsted was impressed with staff at Dorchester-on-Thames Pre-School near Berinsfield during a visit last month, and has […]

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  Definition: the “General Data Protection Regulation”
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  DADS Auditions: The Slipper and the Rose

  The Slipper and the Rose is based on the 1976 musical film retelling the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. Directed by Bryan Forbes, the film […]

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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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May – September 2018 May – Sep 2018

May 19 (Saturday)

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Oxfordshire Art Weeks: Dorchester artists’ exhibition

May 19 @ 10:00 am – May 27 @ 4:00 pm Dorchester abbey guest house

Adrian Brooks Bill Maish Mari Metcalfe Sophia Stewart-Liberty Patricia Drea Edward Metcalfe Vicky Nolan Rosie Southon The upper room, dorchester abbey guest house Saturday 19th May until Sunday 27th May Opening times: 19th-24th May 10am-5pm;[...]

May 30 (Wednesday)

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Academy of ancient music with Nicola Benedetti

May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Dorchester Abbey

Vivaldi and Telemann Including Vivaldi’s ‘Dresden’ Concerto Wednesday 30th May 2018, 8pm Dorchester Abbey Tickets £25-£30 (Under 25s £20-£25) chilternarts.com / 01442 920303  

June 10 (Sunday)

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Dorchester Open Gardens

Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday June 10th 2pm-5pm Refreshments Children’s treasure hunt Maps £5/£10 for a family (2 adults) available from the Coop, Lily’s Tea Room in aid of Dorchester Abbey

June 30 (Saturday)

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Dorchester Safari Supper

Jun 30 @ 7:00 pm

Saturday 30th June £20 per person incl. all food & 3 glasses of wine Fundraising for Dorchester Abbey 7pm Drinks & canapes at the Manor House Main course (at a house in Dorchester) Pudding (at[...]

September 23 (Sunday)

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Tennis Club: Autumn Tournament

Sep 23 @ 2:00 pm

 

September 26 (Wednesday)

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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)

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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[...]

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Downloadables

Dorchester News – June 2018 [pdf]
County Councillors Report : May 2018 [docx]
Parish Council Agenda : May 2018 [docx]
Dorchester News May 2018 [pdf]
Parish Council Minutes : April 2018 [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.