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FUTURE EVENTS

Future Events

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Autumn Events 

The Ridgeway Singers & Band 
Christmas Concerts 2025

‘The Cheerful Choir’
Folk songs, gallery carols, 
poetry and dance tunes from Dorset and a bit beyond!


See below for full details  

Christmas is coming and once again the Ridgeway Singers & Band are preparing to bring their popular seasonal celebration to three locations around Dorset, with local songs, carols, toe-tapping tunes, stories and poetry – including some contributions from Cornwall this time.

The group was formed twelve years ago for an Artsreach project, its mission to rediscover and promote Dorset music. It goes from strength to strength, constantly growing its repertoire. Directed by renowned serpent player Phil Humphries, a member of the Mellstock Band, the Band specialises in performing the kind of music beloved of Thomas Hardy and described in Under the Greenwood Tree. Singers in four parts are supported by a band of players, and this year we have new instruments – bassoon, clarinet and flute – to add to the traditional sound. Long forgotten carols, songs and dance tunes are brought back to life, and new settings and compositions are created in the tradition.

Expect a festive and infectiously enjoyable occasion with opportunities to join in if you wish. Refreshments will be available.

Sunday 7 December, 4.00pm

St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW

Thursday 11 December, 7.30pm

The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH

Friday 19 December, 7.30pm

Dorford Centre, 2 Bridport Road, Dorchester DT1 1RR

Tickets via www.ridgewaysingersandband.org or call 01305 262159

Adults £12, Under 18s £6

We are pleased to advertise another

concert by Canzonetta. They will perform

at 3pm on Sunday 14th December in

St Mary's church Winterborne Whitechurch.

Mulled wine and mince pies after the music.     

 Bryanston Choral Society will giving their

Christmas Concert in St Martin's church, Bryanston

at 4pm on Saturday 13th December.

Tickets may be ordered in advance from

bryanstonchoralsociety.co.uk price £12 or

bought on the door for £14. To include a

glass of wine and mince pies.