The Dauntsey Doom Painting and the Reformation

Malcolm Sinclair will give an introduction to the unique Doom painting at the Chuch of St James the Great in Dauntsey and talk about how the English Reformation from Henry VII to Elizabeth I destroyed so much religious art in the 16th Century.

Entry 2.15 pm - tea served from 2.30 pm and talk starts at 3 pm.

Tickets for sale in the shop and online

(There will also be an opportunity to visit the Church on Sun 21st Sept (1.30 pm - 2.30 pm) - Malcolm will be there to show visitors the Doom painting and answer any questions - Donation to the Church of St James)

The Dauntsey Doom, Heaven & Hell & the art of the last judgement - a talk by Malcolm Sinclair

Malcolm will look at how the unique Doom painting at the Church of St James the great in Dauntsey and other similar art in England and Europe from the St Thomas Doom in Salisbury to the Sistine Chapel portray the Last Judgement when all souls are sent to the joys of Heaven or to the fires of Hell.

Entry from 6.30 pm, talk starts at 7.00 pm

An opportunity to visit the Church of St James the Great on Sun 21st Sept (1.30 pm - 2.30 pm) - Malcolm Sinclair will be there to show visitors the Doom painting and answer any questions - Donation to the Church of St James)

Open call to all artists

Protect our Countryside Exhibition

Fosse Farm, Brokenborough, SN16 0QZ

Local exhibition as part of  Stop Lime Down fundraiser

(full donation or 30% commission to SLD)

Deadline submission:  15th September 2025

An evening of music from our new twin town of Bad Hersfeld in Germany.

On Friday 3rd October, at 7pm, Malmesbury Abbey will resound to the sounds of Swing, Jazz, Pop and Film favourites; performed by the ‘BGO Oldtimer Big Band’ from Bad Hersfeld.