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We have added a few stories of recent events at St Peter's, to give a flavour of its varied church life

The Fringe Hits Town

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Shaftesbury Fringe - 17-19 July - is possibly the biggest Fringe event in England. Many fringe performers in multiple genres perform in St Peter's Church and hall because of their town centre location and good acoustics.

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A warm welcome and an emotional farewell

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Our Team Vicar leaves to go to the southwest, and our new Curate joins us from across the Atlantic

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Tea Party Concert

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The Phoenix Cafe Orchestra

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Stainer's 'The Crucifixion'

On Good Friday 2026, St Peter's augmented choir and soloists sang Stainer's 'Crucifixion'

ST PETER’S CHURCH CHOIR AND FRIENDS; TIM TRENCHARD, tenor; DAVID BAKER, bass; DAVID GRIERSON, pianist and conductor

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