Services Events
october
02oct1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 2 October 2023 by Simon Clarkson, Yeovil. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 2 October 2023 by Simon Clarkson, Yeovil.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
05oct5:30 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close5:30 pm
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee Introit: Ave verum, Elgar Responses: Ferial Psalm: 27, vv 1–7 Parisian, Tone Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for Upper Voices, James
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee
Introit: Ave verum, Elgar
Responses: Ferial
Psalm: 27, vv 1–7 Parisian, Tone
Canticles: Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for Upper Voices, James Henderson
Anthem: A prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester, White
Hymns: 333, 250
Director of Music: Mr James Henderson
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
08oct10:00 am3:00 pmThe Sherborne MarketSherborne10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 8 October, 19 November & 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 8 October, 19 November & 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food producers.
Jules Bradburn
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Sherborne
09oct1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 9 October 2023 by Arthur Hope-Barton, Organ Scholar, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 9 October 2023 by Arthur Hope-Barton, Organ Scholar, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
10oct10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton
Event Details
Everyone is invited to the Friends’ Coffee Morning on Wednesday 11 October 2023 from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at the Digby Memorial Hall. An informal opportunity to meet over tea
Event Details
Everyone is invited to the Friends’ Coffee Morning on Wednesday 11 October 2023 from 10.30 am until 1.00 pm at the Digby Memorial Hall.
An informal opportunity to meet over tea or coffee with a slice of cake! Do join us and bring a friend, or friends!
It would be helpful, for catering purposes, if you could RSVP to Joanna.Sams@sherborneabbey.com to let us know if you will be coming. Or for any offers of providing cakes please! Thank you.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Digby Memorial Church Hall
11oct4:00 pm4:30 pmJulian Group MeetingSepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It is very refreshing. Why not give it a try? From September 2023 the meetings take place in the Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey from 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm.
Shirley Fry (01935 389124)
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
16octAll DayTours of the Abbey - Pack MondaySherborne Abbey, The Close(All Day: monday)
Event Details
Pack Monday 16 October 2023 – Tours of Sherborne Abbey Tour guides will be available between 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm – they would be
Event Details
Pack Monday 16 October 2023 – Tours of Sherborne Abbey
Tour guides will be available between 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm – they would be happy to take you on a short tour and/or answer any questions you may have.
(There is no charge for tours.)
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
16octAll DayPack Monday FairSherborne(All Day: monday)
Event Details
On Monday 16 October 2023, Sherborne’s traditional annual fair features 250+ stalls, both artisan and local fabulous food stalls, traditional market stalls (that everyone loves), community stalls and a traditional
Event Details
On Monday 16 October 2023, Sherborne’s traditional annual fair features 250+ stalls, both artisan and local fabulous food stalls, traditional market stalls (that everyone loves), community stalls and a traditional fairground.
Don’t forget to visit the Pack Monday Fair Café in the Digby Memorial Church Hall!
And the service in Sherborne Abbey at 2.30 pm. All welcome.
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Sherborne
16oct1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On (Pack Monday) Monday 16 October 2023 by Paul Ellis, Organist Emeritus, Sherborne Abbey. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On (Pack Monday) Monday 16 October 2023 by Paul Ellis, Organist Emeritus, Sherborne Abbey.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
16oct2:30 pmPack Monday ServiceSherborne Abbey, The Close2:30 pm
Event Details
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee All are welcome to attend this short act of worship.
Event Details
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee
All are welcome to attend this short act of worship.
Time
(Monday) 2:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
20oct11:00 amRemembering the FallenLady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey11:00 am
Event Details
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 &
Event Details
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, the Sherborne Book of Remembrance and The Rifles Book of Remembrance.
The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
Location
Lady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
22oct6:00 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close6:00 pm
Event Details
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee Introit: I will lift up mine eyes, Walker Responses: Plainsong Psalm: 84, vv 1-7, Plainsong Canticles: Sumsion in G Anthem: O how amiable are thy dwellings,
Event Details
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee
Introit: I will lift up mine eyes, Walker
Responses: Plainsong
Psalm: 84, vv 1-7, Plainsong
Canticles: Sumsion in G
Anthem: O how amiable are thy dwellings, Vaughan Williams
Hymns 244, 337
Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
23oct1:30 pmNO Organ RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
There is not an organ recital on Monday 23 October 2023.
Event Details
There is not an organ recital on Monday 23 October 2023.
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
24oct10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton
27oct10:00 amMothers' Union MeetingDigby Memorial Church Hall10:00 am
Event Details
Mothers’ Union – 4th Friday of the month Meet at 10.00 am for 10.30 am start; Griffiths Room, Digby Memorial Church Hall. This month our meeting will be a coffee morning with an
Event Details
Mothers’ Union – 4th Friday of the month
Meet at 10.00 am for 10.30 am start; Griffiths Room, Digby Memorial Church Hall.
This month our meeting will be a coffee morning with an activity.
For more information contact: Jo Higgs, MU musecretary@sherborneabbey.com
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am
Location
Digby Memorial Church Hall
28oct5:30 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close5:30 pm
Event Details
Sung by a visiting choir – The Saint John Singers Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee Introit: O sing joyfully, Batten Responses: Hylton Stewart Psalm: 119 vv 17–32 Canticles: Harwood in A flat
Event Details
Sung by a visiting choir – The Saint John Singers
Officiant: The Reverend Martin Lee
Introit: O sing joyfully, Batten
Responses: Hylton Stewart
Psalm: 119 vv 17–32
Canticles: Harwood in A flat
Anthem: My song is love unknown, Jeremy Jackman
Hymns: 251, 250
Free entry, all welcome!
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
30oct1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 30 October 2023 by Paul Cheater, Organist, Leweston, Sherborne. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 30 October 2023 by Paul Cheater, Organist, Leweston, Sherborne.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
november
02nov5:30 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close5:30 pm
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
06nov1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 6 November 2023 by Stephen Bell, Ash. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 6 November 2023 by Stephen Bell, Ash.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
07nov10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton
08nov4:00 pm4:30 pmJulian Group MeetingSepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It is very refreshing. Why not give it a try? From September 2023 the meetings take place in the Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey from 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm.
Shirley Fry (01935 389124)
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
13nov1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 13 November 2023 by Simon Clarkson, Yeovil. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 13 November 2023 by Simon Clarkson, Yeovil.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
16nov5:30 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close5:30 pm
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
17nov11:00 amRemembering the FallenLady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey11:00 am
Event Details
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 &
Event Details
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, the Sherborne Book of Remembrance and The Rifles Book of Remembrance.
The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
Location
Lady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
18nov10:30 am12:00 pmPBS Cranmer AwardsLady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
The Prayer Book Society will be holding the heats of their Cranmer Awards this year in the Lady Chapel on Saturday 18 November 2023 from 10.30 am until 12 noon.
Event Details
The Prayer Book Society will be holding the heats of their Cranmer Awards this year in the Lady Chapel on Saturday 18 November 2023 from 10.30 am until 12 noon. They are open to pupils aged 11 – 18 years who may enter as individuals or through their church/school. Candidates are asked to read their own passage of choice from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Two age groups: 11-14 years and 15-18 years. The winner of each class goes forward to the National Finals being held at Hampton Court Palace on Saturday 24 February 2024. For more information, rules and conditions please see https://www.pbs.org.uk/cranmer/
The Reverend Hugh Bonsey
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Lady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
19nov10:00 am3:00 pmThe Sherborne MarketSherborne10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 19 November & 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food producers. www.thesherbornemarket.com
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 19 November & 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food producers.
Jules Bradburn
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Sherborne
20nov1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 20 November 2023 by Robert Costin, Head of Academic Music, Sherborne School. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 20 November 2023 by Robert Costin, Head of Academic Music, Sherborne School.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
21nov10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton
24nov10:00 amMothers' Union MeetingDigby Memorial Church Hall10:00 am
Event Details
Mothers’ Union – 4th Friday of the month Meet at 10.00 am for 10.30 am start; Griffiths Room, Digby Memorial Church Hall. For more information contact: Jo Higgs, MU musecretary@sherborneabbey.com Please note: There
Event Details
Mothers’ Union – 4th Friday of the month
Meet at 10.00 am for 10.30 am start; Griffiths Room, Digby Memorial Church Hall.
For more information contact: Jo Higgs, MU musecretary@sherborneabbey.com
Please note: There is no meeting in December as our Carol Service will take place at 10.00 am on Friday 8 December 2023 in Sherborne Abbey.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am
Location
Digby Memorial Church Hall
27nov1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 27 November 2023 by Arthur Hope-Barton, Organ Scholar, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) James Henderson, Director of Music
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 27 November 2023 by Arthur Hope-Barton, Organ Scholar, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
30nov5:30 pmChoral EvensongSherborne Abbey, The Close5:30 pm
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Event Details
Sung by the Abbey Girls’ Choir
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
december
03dec4:00 pm5:00 pmFriends' Advent ReceptionLocation TBC4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Details
The Friends’ Advent Reception (venue tbc) at 4.00 pm followed by the Advent Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey at 5.00 pm.
Event Details
The Friends’ Advent Reception (venue tbc) at 4.00 pm followed by the Advent Carol Service in Sherborne Abbey at 5.00 pm.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Location TBC
04dec1:30 pmOrgan RecitalSherborne Abbey, The Close1:30 pm
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm. On Monday 4 December 2023 by James Henderson, Director of Music, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey. (free entry, retiring collection, all welcome) This is the last recital
Event Details
Mondays in The Abbey at 1.30 pm.
On Monday 4 December 2023 by James Henderson, Director of Music, Sherborne School & Sherborne Abbey.
(free entry, retiring collection, all welcome)
This is the last recital in this series; a new series will commence in the New Year!
James Henderson, Director of Music
Time
(Monday) 1:30 pm
Location
Sherborne Abbey
The Close
05dec10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton
13dec4:00 pm4:30 pmJulian Group MeetingSepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It
Event Details
This is not a prayer group – just an opportunity to share half-an-hour’s silence and meditation with fellow Christians and let God speak to us. The meetings are ecumenical. It is very refreshing. Why not give it a try? From September 2023 the meetings take place in the Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey from 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm.
Shirley Fry (01935 389124)
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Sepulchre Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
15dec11:00 amRemembering the FallenLady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey11:00 am
Event Details
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 &
Event Details
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, the Sherborne Book of Remembrance and The Rifles Book of Remembrance.
The service concludes with the Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, Reveille and Blessing. All are welcome.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
Location
Lady Chapel, Sherborne Abbey
17dec10:00 am3:00 pmThe Sherborne MarketSherborne10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food producers. www.thesherbornemarket.com Jules Bradburn
Event Details
Monthly Sunday market: 17 December 2023; 10.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Cheap Street down to Pageant Gardens; over 170 stall holders, all local artisans & food producers.
Jules Bradburn
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Sherborne
19dec10:30 am12:00 pmLongburton Village CafeSt James the Great, Longburton10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon.
Event Details
Held in the village church of St James, the café provides tea, coffee (free refills) and great cakes, for just £2.00 and will be open from 10.30 am until noon. Come along and bring a friend!
The Reverend Lesley McCreadie
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
St James the Great, Longburton