chapel – Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust

Forthcoming Events

Sunday Sessions

Sunday 8th March 2026, 15:30 - 17:30

A performance by the talented Dorian String Quartet.

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Sunday 12th April 2026, 17:00 - 19:00

This month's Sunday Session is a Cello recital by the local group CelloVoci.

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Sunday 3rd May 2026, 15:00 - 16:30

We welcome the Dorset based Canzonetta Choir for this Sunday Session.

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Please note that space is limited at these events due to the capacity of the venue so book early to avoid disappointment!

Listed and Period Homeowners Events

We are pleased to announce two further sessions in our series of events for owners of listed and historic buildings being held as part of our Historic England-funded Built Heritage Skills Hub project.

Saturday 28th March 2026, 14:00 - 17:00

This is a practical hands-on session focused on traditional paints and limewashes, delivered by Tom Balch from Rose of Jericho. This event is free.

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Save the Date!

Saturday 9th May 2026, 10:30 - 15:30

We are currently finalising arrangements for a practical hands-on training day on making and using cob. This event will be delivered by local cob specialist Kate Edwards. Further details will be published here soon.

About The Skills Hub Project

We have secured funding from Historic England to undertake a feasibility study to establish the potential demand for a Built Heritage Skills Hub based at Tolpuddle Old Chapel. As part of the project we are running a number of events for local owners/occupiers of listed and period properties to enable them to share their experiences of restoring and maintaining their properties, and engage with professionals and practitioners involved in the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings.

Feedback from the events will help us to find out what we could do to provide ongoing support on matters relating to listed and period property ownership. For example, this could be through regular themed meetings, inviting specialist speakers or arranging practical skills demonstrations.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tolpuddle Old Chapel.