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Treasures going to London
THE TREASURES of St Nicholas Church, Abbotsbury are to be on display at the Goldsmith's Hall in London from May 28 - July 12,.
They will form part of a major exhibition entitled Treasures of the English Church: Sacred Gold and Silver 800-2000 AD.
Mrs Susannah Strangways Horner presented the five-piece altar set dating from c1745, which is held in safe keeping by the Treasury of Salisbury Cathedral, to the church in 1748. The set is attributed to Paul de Lamerie
Few residents have seen these items, however, they are always on display in the Chapter House of the cathedral alongside many other important pieces from other parishes and an original copy of the Magna Carta.
St Nicholas' is one of seven Dorset parishes to loan their silver to the Goldsmiths Company for this important display.
The Abbotsbury Village in Bloom competition takes place in July and is organised by Abbotsbury Resident's Corps (ARC). The criteria will be quality rather than quantity with the judge looking for creativity in design, plant choice and impact.
No entry form is needed as any resident with a tub or basket outside their home will become immediately eligible.
Poundbury Garden Centre, Dorchester is kindly donating the prize vouchers and will be judging between July7 - July 20.
ARC is also holding a Grand Auction at Strangways hall on Saturday, May 10 at 2pm. Bring your general household goods, jewellery, antiques and collectables, garden equipment etc to the village hall on Friday, May 9,between 3-8pm and Saturday, May 10, 9-10am.
A professional auctioneer from Dukes has offered their services free of charge. ARC is charging £3 per item and 10% commission with no fee for unsold items. Refreshments will be available.
The Friends of St Nicholas will be holding a coffee morning on Saturday, May 10 in the garden of the Old Gatehouse, Church Street between 10.30am and 12.30pm with kind permission of Lady Neuburgher.
8:53am Saturday 19th April 2008
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