EVENTS & WHAT'S ON
Events in the Village are listed in date order, with next event at the top. If you would like to add any events or occasions to the list please email: enquiriesdummerlife@gmail.com.
Dummer Lunch Bunch - Wed 08/April 12:30pm
Join us for lunch and a chat at The Queen Inn Dummer. We meet at regular times throughout the year to have a catch up and meet new villagers.
All villagers welcome.
Full choice of menu.
Table is reserved for 10 people currently but more the merrier. If you need a lift there is bound to be someone who can car share,
All Saints Church Service - Sunday Service 12/April
All Saints' Church service - Sunday
Readers: TBA
Sidesman: TBA
Usual services:
1st Sunday 11.15 am - Family Service/Sunday Special
2nd Sunday 8.00 am - Holy Communion (BCP)
3rd Sunday 9.45 am - Morning Prayer
4th Sunday 9.45 am - Holy Communion (Common Worship)
5th Sunday No Service at All Saints - there is an 11.00 am Parish Communion at St Andrew's, Farleigh Wallop
Breathwork Workshop Sunday 12/Apr at Dummer Village Hall
We all need time to STOP…and breathe. To take a moment in our busy lives to listen to our bodies and connect with the messages it is sending us to maintain our wellbeing. The problem is that all too often we don’t do this and then we become stressed, get aches and pains or get sick!
Join Liza, she helps people of all ages and walks of life but is particularly passionate about empowering care-givers of children on the Autistic Spectrum. Having continued to love and support her youngest son for the past 25 years, she knows from my own experience as a parent and carer, how important it is for you to allow yourselves to put your well-being needs first and have your energy overflowing before helping your loved ones and all others.
All Saints Church Service - Sunday Service 19/April
All Saints' Church service - Sunday
Readers: TBA
Sidesman: TBA
Usual services:
1st Sunday 11.15 am - Family Service/Sunday Special
2nd Sunday 8.00 am - Holy Communion (BCP)
3rd Sunday 9.45 am - Morning Prayer
4th Sunday 9.45 am - Holy Communion (Common Worship)
5th Sunday No Service at All Saints - there is an 11.00 am Parish Communion at St Andrew's, Farleigh Wallop
Dell 10km & Half Marathon 19/Apr
10% Off Early Bird Price Until December 1st 2025.
The Dell 10km is back on April 19th and joined by a Half Marathon from Dummer Down Farm in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Our hosts, Dummer Down Brewery, brew the awesome Dell Lager from which the event takes its name.
We have two amazing trail runs for you, taking advantage of private farmland, trails, woodlands, fields and local roads. The finish back at the taproom will give you a thirst-quenching reward, including a medal, a pint cup & a beer to fill it with! Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic options available & all included within your entry fee.
Badapple Theatre Company - Crumbs Thursday 23/April 7:30
Dummer Village Hall and is excited to announce that Badapple Theatre Company will be performing ‘Crumbs’ at its hall on Thursday 23rd April at 7:30pm.
‘Crumbs’ follows the life and times of our heroine, an ex-TV baking show host who has recently been “let go” from a high-profile TV show under dubious circumstances. Now trying to re-style herself within the fast-paced and cut-throat world of influencers and social media millionaires, we follow her hilarious slips and trips in her live baking show as she tries to keep the lights- and the oven- on in the face of almost certain doom…
Tickets £15 for adults and £8 for under 16s.
Bar will be provided.
Dummer Golf Day Friday 24/April
There are many golfers in the village playing at various clubs or societies.
As a result a special village golf day has been booked on Friday 24th April. There are five tee times currently booked from 12 noon at Test Valley Golf Club. Registration 11am.
There are 20 spaces available. Green Fee costs for non members is £46, including £6 for coffee/tea and cakes. TVGC Members pay £6.00.
Teams of 4.
Nearest Pin in one
Nearest Pin in two
Longest or straightest drive
Prize giving and a new trophy for the village to be displayed in the Queen Inn after a celebratory meal and presentations. Contact Mary for more information. It is hoped, that if this is a big success, we can make this an annual event playing at other local clubs including Basingstoke Golf Club.
All Saints Church Service - Sunday Service 26/April
All Saints' Church service - Sunday
Readers: TBA
Sidesman: TBA
Usual services:
1st Sunday 11.15 am - Family Service/Sunday Special
2nd Sunday 8.00 am - Holy Communion (BCP)
3rd Sunday 9.45 am - Morning Prayer
4th Sunday 9.45 am - Holy Communion (Common Worship)
5th Sunday No Service at All Saints - there is an 11.00 am Parish Communion at St Andrew's, Farleigh Wallop
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Dummer Adult Rock Choir - Thursday 30th April 2026 7pm-8:30pm
Professional Choir Master, Sue Williams, will be running the choir at Dummer village Hall on Thursday evenings during term times.
Singing popular songs this weekly fun evening will surely delight everyone whether you can sing or not...it's all for fun.
All villagers and surrounding area are welcome so please come along.
Scouting & Guiding Multi Activity Day - 09/May
BEASTLY is the largest Scouting and Guiding Event in Hampshire taking place on Saturday 9th May 2026 at Dummer Down Farm (near Basingstoke), bringing together over 1,700 young people aged 4 to 17 from across multiple districts and groups.
BEASTLY is a multi activity day where participants can try out a whole range of activities from Archery to Climbing and Virtual Reality to Zorb Football.
BEASTLY turns 5 this year, and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you!
Breathwork Workshop Sunday 10/May at Dummer Village Hall
We all need time to STOP…and breathe. To take a moment in our busy lives to listen to our bodies and connect with the messages it is sending us to maintain our wellbeing. The problem is that all too often we don’t do this and then we become stressed, get aches and pains or get sick!
Join Liza, she helps people of all ages and walks of life but is particularly passionate about empowering care-givers of children on the Autistic Spectrum. Having continued to love and support her youngest son for the past 25 years, she knows from my own experience as a parent and carer, how important it is for you to allow yourselves to put your well-being needs first and have your energy overflowing before helping your loved ones and all others.
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 10/May
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
Late Spring Festival Saturday 23/May
The Late Spring Folk Festival is a one-day live music event bringing together local communities, artists and families to celebrate musical innovation, good food and ancient crafts rooted in the world of folk at the eve of summer.
We are entering our fourth year, having started with one small stage in a Wiltshire pub, and grown into a multi-formatted event at Dummer Down Farm, that welcomed around 500 people in 2025; 2026 will see more big changes including a new craft market and a large expansion to the 'Hay Bale Stage'.
The Practitioners Pause - Sun 07/Jun 10am-4pm
Slow down with us for a day of heart practice, gentle movement, flowers, nurturing food and meaningful connection.
For practitioners who spend their days supporting others. 🌿
It can be hard to give ourselves the same support, care and investment we show others, but we encourage you that if this is calling to you - come join us. We'd love to have you there ❤️
Message Elemental Space if you'd like to come with a friend - discounts are available.
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The Great Adventure Challenge - Hampshire Medical Fund - 14/Jun
5km Family Friendly Obstacle Trail. The Great Adventure Challenge is all about fun!
It’s not a race against the clock – it’s about teamwork, laughter and enjoying the challenge together. No running experience or training is required – just bring your friends, family and turn up ready for adventure!
Please click here to purchase tickets for this event.
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 21/Jun
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
Live music, dinner and dancing 7:30pm onwards
Celebrating 40 years of Candover Vallery Preschool.
The date has now been confirmed as Saturday 27th June at Dummer Cricket Ground. We will have access to the new pavilion and all its amenities.
FREE ENTRY & GAMES for accompanied children.
Adults £5 per person.
There will be a, vintage car show, dog show, live music, stalls, games, refreshments and more.
This is a fund raising event for the Village Hall and All Saints' Church.
Gates open 12:30pm. Show 2-4pm!
Food, stalls and games.
Raising funds for Candover Valley pre School.
Dummer Down Brewery is hosting it's 2nd Brewery Festival on Saturday 4th July 2026.
Last year's event was so popular that we are going again! There will be food trucks galore, numerous local breweries, live music and entertainment. Tickets will be on sale in due course but those interested should follow the Dummer Down Brewery Instagram page for updates. Tickets do sell very quickly so once advertised get in quick to avoid disappointment.
Enjoy a mid-summer feast, cooking outside and celebrate the food provided by Worthy Earth Market Garden.
£70 per person.
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 19/Jul
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
Valhalla Viking Festival is a non-profit event organised by UK Viking company Skull Vikings.
Back for another year the 3 day Viking festival, focuses around a great Viking Feast each night, the Gods and Viking activities to give our community a special kind of event to come together and celebrate. Viking crafts, music, boat burning, reenactments.
Because sometimes you just need to do Viking stuff with your Viking friends and family, right?
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 16/Aug
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
Art Exhibition weekend Friday 28/Aug - Sun 30/Aug
Three day event weekend at Dummer Village Hall.
More info to follow in due course.
Contact dvhwegs@gmail.com
The UK’s favourite vanlife food festival returns! Feast your way through 3 delicious days of culinary experiences, enjoy family activities galore, and camp under the stars for 3 unforgettable nights — all set on a charming Hampshire farm
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 6/Sept
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
We’re so excited to welcome you back for Worthy Earth Festival 2026 — a small and powerful event celebrating the harvest Equinox. Set on the rolling hills of Dummer Down Farm in Hampshire, right beside our abundant market garden, we bring together an intimate blend of world-class folk and global dance music, inspiring talks and workshops in regenerative agriculture and lifestyle, storytelling, dancing, garden-to table feasting, camping and community togetherness.
New for this year is an on-site Sauna, storytelling and theatre stage, and an expanded Worthy Earth kitchen.
First LINE-UP announcements include Sheela-Na-Gig, Tarren, Flammer Dance Band, Nina Yamada, Mishra, and Tamsin Elliot Trio. We also welcome back some Worthy Earth legends including Baka Beyond, Greg Foat, Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu, Mishra, Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell. Our next line up announcements will be coming soon!
Limited early bird tickets on sale now for email subscribers before we go live on social media.
The King Harvest music festival is back for a second year.
Live Music all weekend
Campings
Stalls
Open Mic
Music Workshops
Food & Drink
Oompah band, Von Hit Vonder Bunde, are back for another evening of festivities at Dummer Down Farm Barn.
Lead by popular band leader, Sue Williams, it promises to be another evening of more games, more beer and more fun!
DJ will fill in the gaps to dance the night away.
Tickets will be on sale nearer the time but make sure you pencil this very popular event in to your diaries.
Last year tickets sold out a month before the event so please do follow the Dummerlife website, Dummer Down Brewery and Dummer Village Hall social media pages to avoid dissappointment.
Annual Dummer Fair held at Dummer Down Farm in aid of Lord Treloars School.
Free Parking Available.
Join us at our preview evening on Wednesday and enjoy a complimentary wine or sparkling elderflower.
Wednesday 7th October
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday 8th October
9:30am - 3:30pm
The Big Hampshire Wedding Show!
Welcome to The Big Hampshire Wedding Show – Your Ultimate Wedding Planning weekend!
What to Expect:
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Wedding suppliers, from florists and photographers to stylists, cake makers, entertainers, and more!
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Explore venues and discover packages that suit your vision
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Latest trends in bridal fashion, décor, and design.
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Daily fashion shows!
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Enjoy exclusive show offers, giveaways, and interactive demos to spark your creativity.
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Expert advice, fresh ideas, and leave feeling totally inspired.
Grab some refreshments from the cafe/bar and head to our relaxed chill-out area – the perfect spot to mull over ideas, chat with your partner or bridal party, and plan your next steps in style.
Whether you’re a bride, groom, or part of the wedding party, this is the ultimate day out for anyone planning a wedding.
Sunday Live Music Sessions - 18/Oct
Come to Dummer Down Brewery's Sunday Sessions and find the best in original folk and roots music. Brewery Open 12-4pm.
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Sunday 10 May 2-4pm Kalopsia
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Sunday 21 June 2-4pm Fate of the Magpie TBA
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Sunday 19 July 2-4pm Simon Maggs & People Like Us TBA
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Sunday 16 August 2-4pm Ian Roland
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Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Pegasuses & Watching the Buzzards
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Sunday 18 October 2-4pm Dallas Faker TBA
Dummer Down Farm Bonfire Night - 7/Nov 4pm onwards
Annual Bonfire Night at Dummer Down Farm.
Brewery Bars, Hot Drinks, BBQ, additional food trucks, Dj, Bonfire, Fireworks.
Brewery opens at 4pm. Bonfire lit around 5:30-6pm and Fireworks at 6:30pm
Tickets and more information will be available nearer the time.