It has been announced that returning to Dorchester this year is Window Wanderland, a walking trail to light up our streets described as “a Covid-safe way to connect people, transforming streets into magical outdoor galleries.”
Volunteer organiser Kathy O’Borne has told KeeP 106:
“Last year, over 200 households, schools and businesses helped to create a magical outdoor gallery and lift our spirits during lockdown. This year, with your help, we want to make the event even bigger and better than before. Participating in Window Wanderland is completely free and everyone is welcome- all you need to do is make a window display. This year, our theme is “Spark Joy“. It’s up to you how you interpret the theme; what makes you glad to be alive? Your display can be as simple or complicated as you like and you can use anything you want, from tissue paper to fairy lights to household objects. Don’t feel intimidated- simple can be really effective.”
How to take part
It is easy to get involved and register your home or business as part of the Dorchester Window Wanderland trail. If you want to make a display, just visit the Window Wanderland website and look for Dorchester. You can also follow us, and find inspiration, on our Facebook page – search for Dorchester Window Wanderland.
Emma Scott, from Dorchester Town Council says:
“The Town Council are thrilled to be supporting this event again. It was a real tonic visiting all the windows last year, and the variation and quality of the displays people put together was truly heart-warming. We really look forward to seeing how people interpret and share what brings them joy.”
Window Wanderland was created in 2015 in Bristol by Lucy Reeves, a Mum, artist and ‘nosy parker’.
“Everyone has a playful side to them they just need an opportunity to show it. I wanted to make an event that everyone can participate in and do something different. This brightens up the long winter nights and gives everyone a great excuse to get outdoors. It is a proper community event and some roads had almost every house participating”
Window Wanderland takes place from Friday 4th March to Sunday 6th March , 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
To take part see this website: windowwanderland.com/event/dorchester-2022/
For more information contact Kathy O’Borne at windowwanderlanddorch@gmail.com
Pictures show some of the many decorated windows from Winter Wanderland 2021
