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The Dorstone Settlement Timeline is a heritage project based at St Faith’s Church in Dorstone, Herefordshire, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

12/06/2026

Tomorrow's the day! 🌿

Wildlife Weekend: Plants is happening on Sat 13 June at St Faith's, Dorstone - and it's completely free and open to all ages.

Come and identify plants using hand lenses, follow a tree trail through the churchyard, and learn to wet felt a leaf to take home.

Activities run from 10am - 1pm, so pop along whenever suits you.
We hope to see you there!

11/06/2026

Interested in learning more about the Dorstone Dig? 🪏

We're hosting an introductory talk on Wed 17 June, 6pm, at Dorstone Village Hall, all about this exciting community event.

Tim Hoverd, from Herefordshire Archaeology, will be speaking about the live excavation to uncover the medieval history of the village, the different ways you can get involved, and answer any questions you might have.

The talk is free and open to everyone. We hope to see you there!

🔗 Remember to book your free place to join in the dig at www.eventbrite.com/e/dorstone-dig-a-medieval-mystery-tickets-1989609522641?aff=oddtdtcreator

Activities led by Herefordshire Archaeology at Herefordshire Council, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

📸: John Platts

09/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the recent Friendly Fridays and contributed to our photography research 📸

It was a pleasure to hear your stories and memories, as we work through Dorstone's photography archive to identify the people and places depicted.

We will be back at Dorstone Village Hall on Fri 12, 19 & 26 June, from 10.30am - 12.30pm, for more photography research.

We hope to see you there and if you have any other interesting photos you think we should see, please do bring them along.

04/06/2026

We are celebrating Churches Count on Nature, as part of Love Your Burial Ground Week 🌿

This special week, organised by Caring for God's Acre, is dedicated to celebrating all types of plants and animals found in burial grounds, from 6-14 June.

We would love it if you would join us at St Faith's Churchyard on Saturday 13 June, 10am – 1pm.

Join us for FREE creative activities, designed for all ages to connect with nature:

🔍 Identify plants using hand lenses
🌳 Set off on a tree trail
🍃 Learn to wet felt a leaf

Activities will be led by Cultivating Learning and Nature CIC, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

🔗 View a map of all churches taking part: https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/view/love-your-burial-ground-churches-count-on-nature-national-cemeteries-week-events-2026/?filter_64_4=Herefordshire&mode=any -view-46733-1

02/06/2026

Have you booked your place at the Dorstone Dig yet? 🪏

From 1-9 August, a community archaeology dig is taking place around Dorstone, to uncover the Medieval history of this famous Herefordshire village.

Learn from professional archaeologists and get hands-on with archaeological excavation, cleaning and cataloguing finds. There are a range of activities to suit all ages and abilities.

PARTICIPATION IS FREE, BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.

🔗 Find out more and book your free place via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dorstone-dig-a-medieval-mystery-tickets-1989609522641?aff=oddtdtcreatoro

Activities led by Herefordshire Archaeology at Herefordshire Council, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

📸: John Platts / Just Jon Simpson

29/05/2026

Wildlife Weekend: Plants 🌿
Saturday 13 June, 10am – 1pm

Join us for FREE creative activities designed for all ages to connect with nature:

🔍 Identify plants using hand lenses
🌳 Set off on a tree trail
🍃 Learn to wet felt a leaf

All equipment provided. No need to book – just turn up!

Activities led by expert wildlife enthusiasts from Cultivating Learning and Nature CIC as part of the Dorstone Settlement Timeline project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

27/05/2026

Friendly Fridays: Photographic Research

Over the next month, we'll be joined by Liv Pearce who will be researching archival photographs of St Faith's Church, Dorstone Village and village life for the Dorstone Settlement Timeline - and we need your help to identify the people and places depicted.

Join us at Friendly Fridays at Dorstone Village Hall:
• Fri 29 May
• Fri 5, 12, 19 & 26 June
• 10.30am - 12.30pm

And if you have any other interesting photographs you think we should see, please bring them along. Community memories are at the heart of this project.

20/05/2026

A new chapter for St Faith's Church 🏗️

If you've walked past Dorstone Church & Bells recently, you'll know the church is currently closed and building work is well underway.

As part of the Dorstone Settlement Timeline project, St Faith's is undergoing a series of improvements – transforming how the building can be used, not only for worship, but as a welcoming community space for everyone.

The works include energy-efficient heating and lighting, two new toilets, a modern kitchen, and a larger, more flexible space at the rear of the building.

We're also creating a permanent home for the Dorstone Settlement Timeline exhibit – where the story of Dorstone, from Neolithic times to the present day, can be told, explored and celebrated.

The churchyard and footpaths remain open throughout, so please do continue to visit – and we'll keep you updated as the works progress.

Address

Dorstone
Hereford
HR36AW

Website

https://dorstonesettlement.org/

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