I am delighted to show my support for Dorchester by being Patron of this fourth Dorchester Festival.
14 years of filming Midsomer Murders has, fortunately, given me many opportunities to spend time in this beautiful village and Abbey. I am particularly pleased to be able to contribute to a Festival which introduces children to the Arts and encourages them into this extraordinary setting.
This Festival is no more an ordinary village Festival than Dorchester Abbey is an average village church. This is an excellent programme of events which will appeal to you all, including, I am delighted to say, at least one murder for you to solve!
Please come, be inspired by the Abbey, and enjoy the Festival.
John Nettles OBE