Tim Laycock: A Dorset Garland

Folk songs and tales from Wessex by well-known local musician and historian Tim Laycock.

Sat 4 Jul 2026

, 2:30 pm

About

Join well-known local folk musician and storyteller Tim Laycock and violinist Colin Thompson for folk songs, traditional dance music, poetry and folktales from Wessex.

Tim and Colin have worked and performed together for many years. Their rich knowledge of Dorset heritage, folklore and landscape is second to none. Prepare to be immersed in a very special hour with our national treasures of the folk world.

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Event Information

Venue

Tithe Barn, Church Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JJ

Date

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Time

2:30 pm

- 3:30 pm

£10 (excluding booking fee)

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