Forthcoming Events
Saturday 18th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Sunday 19th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Monday 20th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Tuesday 21st May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Insight Lecture
With Dr John Bimson from Trinity College Bristol
The Old Testament: Do we need it?
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Organ Recital
At 1pm
David Mash
Programme to include music by Bach, Bridge and Langlais
The latest in the Abbey's new series of weekly organ recitals, given every Wednesday (apart from Bank Holiday weeks) at 1pm for about 40 minutes, by local organists.
Free entry, with retiring collection
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Friday 24th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Saturday 25th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Sunday 26th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Monday 27th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Monday 27th May 2013
Bank Holiday Organ Recital
At 2.30pm
Michael Bawtree
Locally educated, Michael is now based in Glasgow and combines a busy freelance career as a conductor and organist.
Free entry with retiring collection
Tuesday 28th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Wednesday 29th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Thursday 30th May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Friday 31st May 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Saturday 1st June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Sunday 2nd June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Monday 3rd June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Tuesday 4th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Organ Recital
At 1pm
Paul Ellis
Programme to include music by Bach, Langlais and Jongen
The latest in the Abbey's new series of weekly organ recitals, given every Wednesday (apart from Bank Holiday weeks) at 1pm for about 40 minutes, by local organists.
Free entry, with retiring collection
Wednesday 5th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Thursday 6th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Friday 7th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Saturday 8th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Sunday 9th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Monday 10th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Tuesday 11th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Faith and Arts Group 'Painting Flowers'
''Painting flowers in watercolour' with Nicky Scott. A repeat of last year's much appreciated workshop will be held at Strathmore, Bradford Road from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm; participants to bring their own equipment and picnic lunch, drinks supplied. Tickets £5 available from the Parish Office shortly.
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Julian Meeting
The second Wednesday of each month
3.55 pm to start at 4.00 pm until 4.30 pm.
Chapel of St. Johns’ Almshouse, Half Moon Street, Sherborne
Come and enjoy silence and meditation in the company of fellow Christians.
Everyone is most welcome, of all denominations or none!
For further information please contact Shirley Fry 01935 389124
or Lorna Lipscombe 01935 817173.
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Organ Recital
At 1pm
Peter Bray
Programme to include music by Parry, Ireland and Bairstow
The latest in the Abbey's new series of weekly organ recitals, given every Wednesday (apart from Bank Holiday weeks) at 1pm for about 40 minutes, by local organists.
Free entry, with retiring collection
Wednesday 12th June 2013
Bible Society Exhibition
Creation - a Celebration
14 May to 12 June
This magnificent series of 42 panels of imaginative embroidery, portraying the Genesis sequence of the seven days of creation, will be on show in the Ambulatory of the Lady Chapel. The artist is Sue Symons and the work is sponsored by the Bible Society. The exhibition will be free of charge, though there will be an opportunity to donate towards the costs of hiring
Saturday 15th June 2013
Summer Baroque
At 7.30pm
Sherborne Chamber Choir and period orchestra
Handel Dixit Dominus
JS Bach Cantata BWV 51, Motet BWV 229
Soprano Dame Emma Kirkby,
Trumpet Crispian Steel-Perkins
Conductor Paul Ellis
A programme of virtuosic Baroque music, including JS Bach’s wonderful Cantata BWV51 for solo soprano and trumpet. It is rarely performed, so this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear it live, and by two world class soloists. The concert also includes Handel’s Dixit Dominus, full of vocal acrobatics, colour and energy.
Tickets £5-£18, under 18s free of charge, available from 29 April from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre, Digby Road, Sherborne, 01935 815341, and The Dorset Music House, 01935 816332
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Insight Lecture
Dr Casey Strine, Oriel College Oxford
War in the Old Testament, The Toxic Narratives .
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Wednesday 19th June 2013
Organ Recital
At 1pm
Stephen Bell
Programme to include music by Buxtehude, Vaughan Williams and Vierne
The latest in the Abbey's new series of weekly organ recitals, given every Wednesday (apart from Bank Holiday weeks) at 1pm for about 40 minutes, by local organists.
Free entry, with retiring collection
Friday 21st June 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Wednesday 26th June 2013
Insight Lecture
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali
God in Christian Muslim Encounters - Are we talking about the same thing?
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Wednesday 26th June 2013
Organ Recital
At 1pm
Sandy May
Programme to include music by Bach, Elgar and Mathias
The latest in the Abbey's new series of weekly organ recitals, given every Wednesday (apart from Bank Holiday weeks) at 1pm for about 40 minutes, by local organists.
Free entry, with retiring collection
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Quiet Day in the Garden
Sherborne Abbey Quiet Day
10.00 for 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Bembury Farm, Thornford
by kind invitation of Sir John & Lady Garnier
led by The Reverend Canon Jeremy Davies
(Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral 1985 - 2013)
(Please, no applications to the Parish Office for places before 15 May 2013 )
Saturday 6th July 2013
Sherborne Abbey Choir
At 7.30pm
Director of Music Paul Ellis
Organist Peter Bray
The choir’s annual concert of anthems and motets taken from the year’s repertoire.
Free entry with retiring collection for choir funds.
Wednesday 10th July 2013
Julian Meeting
The second Wednesday of each month
3.55 pm to start at 4.00 pm until 4.30 pm.
Chapel of St. Johns’ Almshouse, Half Moon Street, Sherborne
Come and enjoy silence and meditation in the company of fellow Christians.
Everyone is most welcome, of all denominations or none!
For further information please contact Shirley Fry 01935 389124
or Lorna Lipscombe 01935 817173.
Friday 19th July 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Monday 22nd July 2013
Insight Summer School
Andrew Spira of Christies Education will explore the use of images in Christianity, noting the differences between Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox approaches to their use. The cost for a single day is £10, £15 for both days.
Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Insight Summer School
Iconographer John Coleman leads a workshop on writing holy icons. John has been commissioned to write icons for many churches throughout the UK. The cost for a single day is £10, £15 for both days.
Monday 5th August 2013
Learn to Read New testament Greek
Jon Riding reprises his successful Greek in a Week summer school first given here in 2011. This intensive 6-day course takes the student from absolute beginner through to ready to begin reading the gospel of Mark. No prior knowledge of Greek (or any other language) needed. Cost £65 for whole course.
Friday 16th August 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Wednesday 4th September 2013
Quiet Day in the Garden
10.00 for 10.30 am – 4.00 pm
Bembury Farm, Thornford
by kind invitation of Sir John & Lady Garnier
led by The Reverend Ewen Pinsent
More details in due course
Friday 20th September 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Wednesday 25th September 2013
Insight Lecture
Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director, Barnabas Fund
Living with Islam
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Friday 18th October 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Wednesday 23rd October 2013
Insight Lecture
Canon Ed Probert, Sarum
Crusade or Jihad?
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Wednesday 30th October 2013
Insight Lecture
Dr David Wheatham, Defence Staff College
'Just War' in the 21st century
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Friday 15th November 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Wednesday 27th November 2013
Insight Lecture
Imam Mohammad Ovaisi, HM Prison Service
Living with Christianity
7.30 pm Digby Memorial Church Hall
Tickets £4 in advance/£5 on the door, available from the Parish Office
Friday 20th December 2013
Remembering the Fallen
A short service to remember the Fallen in war
takes places in the abbey on
the third Friday of each month, starting at 11.00 am
Following prayers, a member of the Devonshire & Dorset Regimental Association reads the names from one page each of the two Dorset Regiment Books of Remembrance, and the Sherborne Book of Remembrance. The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.