The Exchange and Artsreach presents…

‘Tea with William Barnes’ by The Ridgeway Singers & Band

Ticket to include a Dorset cream tea.

This popular annual event celebrates Dorset rural culture and the life of dialect poet William Barnes, born in Bagber, Sturminster Newton. Alongside a delicious Dorset cream tea, The Ridgeway Singers and Band, led by Tim Laycock and PhilHumphries, will perform traditional songs from across the County, and play dance tunes from the repertoire of fiddler

Benjamin Rose. Recitals of some of Barnes's much-loved poems by members of the William Barnes Society continue to keep alive the rich dialect of Dorset.

Producers & Makers Market

The Exchange and Artsreach are delighted to partner with Dorset Food & Drink to host a pop-up producers and makers market on the day, offering the chance to try some famous

local produce or discover something brand new made in Dorset.

Open to the public from 11am to 3pm

Barnes Tea Live Stream with Pageant Productions

We are delighted to be able to offer those who are unable to attend our annual Tea with William Barnes event in person the opportunity to tune in and watch live online from the comfort of your own home. You’ll be able to watch the event live-streamed from The Exchange straight to your smart TV, laptop, tablet, mobile phone or other internet device. We invite you to make your own Dorset cream tea to enjoy during the interval and would love you to send in photos from home so that we can share them on social media. Register for a ‘Pay What You Can’ e-ticket at artsreach.co.uk

https://artsreach.co.uk/event/live-stream-barnes-tea 

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN BOOKING IF YOU OR OTHERS YOU ARE BOOKING FOR HAVE ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS. GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE INTOLERANT etc.

ART RACE - THE RACE IS ON!

Art Race isour 2nd live competitive painting event. Painters will create the best work in 20 minutes. The only medium used is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any other non-mechanical implements. At the end of each of 3 rounds, the audience votes for their favourite painting and the top 2 artists move on to the Final.

Members of the audience will be able to place bids in a silent auction to take any of the paintings home.

The overall prize goes to the painter with the most audience votes....

Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start

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