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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Parry’s ‘My soul there is a country’, Palestrina’s ‘Missa brevis’ and Howard Goodall’s ‘Love divine’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards.
Enjoy a beautiful autumnal wander with the family through the woods with founder of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms and local fungi expert, Andy Knott. Join Andy as he finds some amazing specimens on this fascinating walk from the beautiful tree-encircled slice of woodland paradise that is Happy River Retreat. You'll head out through wider Wareham Forest […]
Brownsea Island is a haven for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Our guided walks, led by an expert Dorset Wildlife Trust ranger, take you through the island's vibrant wetlands where the Brownsea Lagoon stands as a premier birdwatching destination in England. The lagoon's shallow, nutrient-rich waters draw in thousands of birds annually, creating a […]
Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 20th September between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music given by jazz pianist, Sam B Hanson. Alongside his programme of jazz classics, Sam will be taking requests for improvisations from the audience! Admission is free and all […]
Escape to the beauty of Brownsea Island for a rejuvenating yoga and meditation experience. The sessions will take place under tree canopy with stunning views of the sea and the Purbecks, suitable for all levels. After your yoga practice, enjoy a delicious picnic served in the beautiful grounds of Brownsea Castle. Join us and discover […]
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th September at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Grieg’s ‘Ave maris stella’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Bernard Rose, Dyson’s ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’ and Balfour Gardiner’s ‘Te lucis ante terminum’. Admission is free and […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 5th October at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Bairstow’s ‘I sat down under his shadow’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in Bb K275’ and Ole Gjeilo’s ‘Ubi caritas’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. […]
Join Andy Knott, founder of Jurassic coast mushrooms and one of Dorset's most knowledgeable and passionate expert fungi foragers, as he finds some amazing specimens on this fascinating walk. Begin your adventure from the beautiful tree-encircled slice of woodland paradise that is Happy River Retreat, out through wider Wareham Forest to spot and gather mushrooms […]
Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 18th October between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute recital given by cellist Hannah McFarlane, accompanied by pianist Rob Taylor. Their programme includes music by Fauré and Rachmaninov. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 19th October at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: James Whitbourn’s ‘Crown my heart’, Byrd’s ‘Mass for four voices’ and Elgar’s ‘O salutaris hostia’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at […]
Discover magical tales of the oak, birch, and yew. Perfect for young adventurers and families, with storytelling, nature exploration, and fun activities. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the woods where every leaf tells a story and every branch hides a mystery. Free event, normal admission fees apply.
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Dubra’s ‘Ave Maria I’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Natalie Burton, Liz Dilnot-Johnson’s ‘Second Evening Service’ and ‘Like as the hart’ by Herbert Howells. Admission is free and there […]
