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The Friary, Hilfield, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BE
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News and Events
Hilfield Kitchen Garden
Posted on 13 August 2025
Community Members Mike and Jem working on one of the vegetable plots in the Kitchen Garden. Mike’s dedication to the vegetables is having wonderful results even with the long drought and very high temperatures.
Below is a photo of our Hilfield garlic!
Wherever I lay my hat
Posted on 13 August 2025
Br John took this photo of the clothes hooks on the hallway wall in St Francis House.
Beautiful Hilfield Orchids with a beautiful bee this summer
Thank you Sophia Rose for this lovely photo.
Harvest and Michaelmas
Posted on 29 October 2024
This year’s hay cutting and making during a heatwave!
Br James Douglas celebrated his Life Profession on 19 October 2024
Posted on 29 October 2024
We celebrated Br James Douglas’ Life Profession on 19 October 2024. The Service was led by Bishop Sam with family, friends and Brothers attending. A very happy, warm and loving celebration.
Autumn is here
Posted on 29 October 2024
Br John took these 2 misty and beautiful autumnal photos.
Harvest and Michaelmas
Posted on 29 October 2024
We celebrated both Harvest and Michaelmas with displays made by members of our community. Harvest display by Amy and the Green Angel by Jonathan & Ellie.
And the rains came down!
On 6 October the rains came down. Richard said it was so satisfying to see instant results from all the effort everyone has been putting into the bund.
Hilfield’s amazing tomatoes and beautiful Courtyard flowers
Posted on 19 September 2024
800th Anniversary of the first arrival of Franciscan Friars in England
Posted on 19 September 2024
This photo shows Br Hugh and Sr Bev setting up for Holy Communion next to the original Greyfriars chapel in Canterbury.
This photo shows Br Hugh and Br Edmund by the signpost to the original Greyfriars Chapel.
ABC annual photo taken on Thursday 30 May 2024
Posted on 19 September 2024
Hilfield Community photo 2024
Posted on 19 September 2024
Easter Day at Hilfield
Posted on 1 April 2024
Easter Day in the Chapel
Maundy Thursday into Good Friday at Hilfield
Posted on 29 March 2024
The volunteers created an altar for the blessed sacrament from last night’s Eucharist with foot washing. It represents Jesus in Gethsemane. A vigil is kept throughout the night.
Palm Sunday at Hilfield – Photos courtesy of Stuart Bexon
Posted on 27 March 2024
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ABC annual photo taken on Thursday 30 May 2024