Diary

  • Next 10 events
  • Sep 2026
  • Oct 2026
  • Nov 2026
  • Dec 2026
  • Jan 2027

  • Learning
  • Organised by local partners
  • Quaker worship
  • Meetings for Business
  • Social events

Next 10 events

Fri4

4 September 2026 at 17:55 – 20:00 Social events

'Fun & Food for Friends at Five Fifty-Five'

Venue: The Meeting House

A quarterly social time together. Please bring an object to talk about, if you like.

Sat5

5 September 2026Organised by local partners

Dorset County Show

Venue: County Showground

As usual there will be a churches tent which will need volunteers from the churches.  Please let Marigold know if you wish to volunteer.

Sat5

5 September 2026 at 12:00 – 15:00 Social events

Meeting up with Sherborne and Yeovil Friends

Venue: Hilfield Friary

A get-together of Friends from our Local & Area Meeting with Friends from Sherborne & Yeovil Local Meeting and Mid Somerset Area Meeting. There will be worship, a picnic lunch and the opportunity for a walk. Please see flyer for details.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/226gkt

Sun6

6 September 2026Organised by local partners

Dorset County Show

Venue: County Showground

As usual there will be a churches tent which will need volunteers from the churches.  Please let Marigold know if you wish to volunteer.

Sun6

6 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun13

13 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun13

13 September 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Meetings for Business

Threshing meeting on how to use our reserves

Venue: The Meeting House and online

With a shared lunch.

Wed16

16 September 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sat19

19 September 2026 at 09:45 – 10:00 Quaker worship

Vigil for Peace

Venue: United Church, South Street

A local version of the major Quaker event in London. 

Sat19

19 September 2026 at 12:00 – 16:00 Quaker worship

Silent Walking Vigil for Peace

Venue: Central London

 The silent walking vigil will take place in central London on Saturday 19 September 2026, from Noon-4pm.

The vigil will begin with a short meeting for worship in the Quaker way.  We will be walking quietly at a slow pace.  A walking vigil is an inherently peaceful activity: not a protest, not a march, not a demonstration.  We will pause along the route for further worship.  The walking vigil will conclude with a final meeting for worship, at the end of the route.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://quakervigilforpeace.org/

Sun20

20 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sat26

26 September 2026 at 11:00 – 12:30 Organised by local partners

Dorchester Death Café

Venue: Community Room, Pavilion in the Park, Poundbury Great Field

A chance to discuss death in relaxed and supportive surroundings, over tea and cake.

Sun27

27 September 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed30

30 September 2026 at 16:00 – 18:00 Learning

Come and meet some Quakers

Venue: Dorchester Quaker Meeting House, 8 Holloway Road, Fordington

Have you ever wondered about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)? Here’s a chance to find out.

Everyone is welcome.

  • Drop in to join us for tea and cake.
  • Meet friends and hear about Quaker worship in an informal, relaxed setting.
  • Experience or observe a short Quaker-style meeting for worship.
  • Take home free leaflets that explain more.

If you have any query about this event, please call/text 07815 661973.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://files.quaker.app/t9qqws

Sat3

3 October 2026 at 09:45 Organised by local partners

Churches Ecology Group litter pick

Venue: Dorford Baptist Church, Top O' Town

Equipment provided and refreshments afterwards at the Dorford Church.  All welcome.

Set off at 10am.

Sun4

4 October 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun4

4 October 2026 at 12:00 – 14:00 Social events

Green Feast

Venue: The Meeting House

A plant-based (vegan) lunch: all welcome.

Sun11

11 October 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun18

18 October 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun18

18 October 2026 at 12:15 – 14:00 Learning

Woodbrooke on Sundays: Talking Confidently about our Quaker Faith

Venue: Meeting House

A session for local meetings on this topic hosted by Woodbrooke, followed by a shared lunch.

Facilitated by our Elders.

Wed21

21 October 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun25

25 October 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun25

25 October 2026 at 12:00 – 14:00 Meetings for Business

Meeting for worship for business

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting.

Sat31

31 October 2026 at 11:00 – 12:30 Organised by local partners

Dorchester Death Café

Venue: Community Room, Pavilion in the Park, Poundbury Great Field

A chance to discuss death in relaxed and supportive surroundings, over tea and cake.

Sun1

1 November 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun1

1 November 2026 at 12:00 – 13:00 Learning

Learning & Sharing: Peace and Conflict

Venue: The Meeting House

A discussion led by our Elders.

Sat7

7 November 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00 Organised by local partners

Dorchester Christian Aid coffee morning and market

Venue: United Church Hall

Quakers will be running their usual bric-a-brac stall.

Sun8

8 November 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Tue10

10 November 2026 at 19:30 Organised by local partners

CTD AGM

Venue: St George’s Church

Churches together in Dorchester’s AGM

Sat14

14 November 2026Organised by local partners

Dorset COP (climate conference)

Venue: Coastland College, Dorchester (Kingston Maurwood)

What to expect?

  • A wide range of workshops to choose from
  • Stories from across Dorset - from villages to towns
  • Creative projects exploring art, nature, food, and energy
  • Conversations about rural energy ownership and community power
  • Live maps to see who’s doing what and where
  • More time for connection, breaks, and reflection

What do we hope to achieve?

  • Provide an opportunity for community-led groups to inspire each other, share experiences and build networks; ultimately creating beneficial impacts for all Dorset citizens.
  • Demonstrate the depth of community commitment to tackling the crises to spur both Councils and other stakeholders to accelerate leadership and action across their spheres of control and influence.
  • Provide a forum for community-led groups to share and promote a common vision to tackling the crises through a Dorset-wide declaration.

For more information (opens in new window):
https://dorsetcop.info

Sun15

15 November 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun15

15 November 2026 at 12:00 Learning

Discussion re Quaker Antisemitism publication

Venue: Meeting House

Led by Priscilla Alderson.

Wed18

18 November 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun22

22 November 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun22

22 November 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun29

29 November 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Fri4

4 December 2026 at 17:55 – 20:00 Social events

'Fun & Food for Friends at Five Fifty-Five'

Venue: The Meeting House

A quarterly social time together.

Sun6

6 December 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun13

13 December 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Wed16

16 December 2026 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun20

20 December 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun27

27 December 2026 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun27

27 December 2026 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun3

3 January 2027 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun10

10 January 2027 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun17

17 January 2027 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Mon18

18 January 2027Organised by local partners

Weekof Prayer for Christian Unity

Venue: Various

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity organised by Churches together in Dorchester 18-25th January 

Wed20

20 January 2027 at 12:30 – 14:00 Quaker worship

Midweek meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Worship 12:30-1:00pm, followed by a bring-and-share lunch.

This meeting is not blended.

Led by Elders & Pastoral Care. After lunch Friends are encouraged to stay and help with simple garden tasks.

Sun24

24 January 2027 at 09:15 – 10:15 Learning

Bring-and-Share breakfast meeting

Venue: The Meeting House

Informal discussion over breakfast together, led by the Elders and Pastoral Care Friends.

Sun24

24 January 2027 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship

Sun31

31 January 2027 at 10:30 – 11:30 Quaker worship

Meeting for Worship

Venue: The Meeting House and online

Our regular meeting for worship