There has become a bit of an expectation that Doreways will stage an Exhibition to celebrate the past and present aspects of Dore people and their lives. This year is no exception! Our theme this year is ‘Traditional and Modern Crafts’ - but with a twist.

Along with visual displays of a huge range of crafts and activities that were or still are carried out in our local area we will be having a wide range of actual traditional crafts being demonstrated both inside and outside Dore Old School. This is not your usual craft fair by any means!

You will be able to see a blacksmith at work, watch a stonemason practice his craft, see how a violin is made, learn how wood turning and carving is done, see glass crafts taking shape and much more. There will be something for all ages and interests, whether textile skills, metal and wood working or even making peg dolls.

The ancient crafts done in Dore have not been forgotten. Did you know that besom brush making was a major industry here?
So why not come along on either 13th or 14th October in Dore Old School from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments will be available, and best of all, it is free entrance.