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The North Dorset A Capella Choir free concert
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN, Ibberton, Ibberton, DT11 0EN, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a Summer Concert by
The North Dorset A Capella Choir
Including music by Handel, Purcell, Morley and Rachmaninov
directed by James Crawshaw
on Wednesday 23rd July in St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN
@ 7 pm
Free entry but a donation to the fabric fund would be gratefully received
Drinks and food available at ‘The Ibberton’ afterwards.
Please make a reservation beforehand to
theibberton@gmail.com

Strawberry Cottage Studio at Milton Abbas Street Fair
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Milton Abbas, The Street, Milton Abbas, Dorset, DT11 0BP, United Kingdom
Strawberry Cottage Studio is opening as part the Milton Abbas Street Fair on Saturday 26th July. Louise Freir will be displaying many creative pieces such as pen and watercolour paintings of Dorset, silk paintings and specialist fabric cushions. If you are unable to attend the street fair, you could always contact Louise to make an appointment and pop in: www.StrawberryCottageStudio.com

Charity Auction & Cat Walk show
2025-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary, Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1NA, United Kingdom
On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show, with a Wedding feature, at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary
The evening is a ticketed event ( tickets available from 1855 , The Emporium and by email to me) and will include:-

A Dorset Deluxe grazing supper from Black Cat Catering, with a free glass of fizz
A bar and live music and a DJ throughout the evening
A preloved Fashions Catwalk show, with all outfits from the Pre loved Boutique and Dapper Chaps in town with a Wedding feature of some of the stunning wedding dresses and suits they have been donated
Followed by a Dorset dessert (Brownies and Berries)
Then a Charity Auction of Lots donated by local businesses. ( these will include a months subscription to The Hinton Workspace, A Dorset Delights food hamper, a Beautiful Dorset pamper hamper and a Dorset Tipples, drinks hamper ( plus anything else I can persuade our wonderful local business to donate…)
All the models are local volunteers from the community shops, The Girl Guides and a great model friend of mine. The Hair and Make up for the models is all being done for free by local Hair and Make up artists
Most of the outfits will be for sale on the evening.
All the profits from the Evening will be donated to Stur Action ( the Sturminster Newton Community benefit society) and Home Start Blackmore Vale

Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show
2025-08-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ, Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, DT11 8JQ
A traditional village horse and dog show with fun for all the family. Food and drinks stands available. Horses and dogs not essential! Just come along and enjoy a great day out in the grounds of the beautiful Eastbury Estate. Raising funds for local amenities, Riding for the Disabled, Veterans with Dogs and Dorset and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

The Shillingstone Station Stomp
2025-08-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Shillingstone Station, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone,, Blandford Forum, DT11 0SA
Live boogie woogie music plus tea and cakes at the station in Shillingstone. Entry is free but cash contributions towards the costs at the event are welcome.

Bere Marsh Farm Farmers' Market
2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Bere Marsh Farm, Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford, DT11 0QY
We’re really excited to reveal our first farmers’ market will take place at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone, on September 6 from 10am to 4pm.

Look forward to seeing you there!

See here for more info:

www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/farmers-market

Hatch House Open Garden 2025
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:30 | Hatch House, West Hatch, Tisbury, SP3 6PA, United Kingdom
Join us for the much-loved Annual Open Garden at Hatch House on Saturday 6th September, in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity. Set in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, this special day is held with the kind permission of Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold and is generously sponsored by Bloomfield & Associates Ltd. and Farnfields Solicitors. It’s a great family day out.

Explore the stunning 17th-century walled Dutch garden at Hatch House, featuring two elegant tiers of lawn bordered by vibrant herbaceous displays and breathtaking views across the Vale of Wardour.

A highlight of the day is sure to be Lady Rumbold and Mrs. Fairhurst’s vintage and pre-loved clothing marquees – a treasure trove of beautifully curated ladies’ and men’s wear. Browse stalls offering antiques, collectables, household goods, books, homemade cakes, preserves and more.

Enjoy refreshments in the picturesque gardens with cakes, teas, Compton McRae BBQ and Pimms while listening to live Jazz and Soul performed by local vocalist Charlie Greenwood.

Over the years, this event has raised more than £100,000 for Salisbury Hospice. With over £3 million needed annually to sustain its vital services, your support truly makes a difference.

www.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk

Sherborne International Film Festival - Your chance to catch up with some of the best foreign films. There is a mixture of drama, action, comedy, thriller and tragedy, sometimes many found in one movie. The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to raise funds for charity.
2025-10-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne
We are really looking forward to presenting four days of excellent foreign language films and hope that you will join us. The 14th International Film Festival will be held from Thu 16 to Sun 19 October 2025. Funds raised will be donated to the HALO Trust
All films will be shown at The Powell Theatre, Abbey Road Sherborne DT9 3AP, and we are indebted to Sherborne Boys School for allowing us access to this wonderful facility again this year.
Tonight we have the Opening night drinks reception from 6.30 pm
followed at 7.30pm with:
Pele – Birth of a Legend (2016) PG Brazil
Pele’s meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.
Pelé. A name known around the world, a sports legend who changed soccer forever, and a national hero who carried the hopes and dreams of a country on his back. But before he was an icon, he was a kid from the slums of São Paulo, Brazil, so poor that he couldn’t afford a real soccer ball. Charting his meteoric rise from scrubbing floors to support his family to honing his electrifying playing style on the streets to leading Brazil’s national team to its first World Cup victory at the age of 17 PELE vividly brings to life the greatest sports story of the 20th century.
Sponsored by Strategic Solutions (Headline Sponsor)
Chartered Financial Planners
Drinks reception and Film £12.00.
Tickets are available on the door, via the website rcsc.org.uk/our-key-events/shiff/ , or at Winstone’s Bookshop Cheap Street Sherborne (Cash Only)

Sherborne International Film Festival - in aid of The HALO Trust
2025-10-17 17:00 - 22:00 | Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne
Your chance to catch up with some of the best foreign films. There is a mixture of drama, action, comedy, thriller and tragedy, sometimes many found in one movie. The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to raise funds for charity.
All films will be shown at The Powell Theatre, Abbey Road Sherborne DT9 3AP, and we are indebted to Sherborne Boys School for allowing us access to this wonderful facility again this year.
Tonight we are showing two films.
5.00pm – A Femme Nikita (1990) 15 France
Anne Parillaud plays Nikita, a nihilistic punk who is given a life sentence for killing a policeman. Without warning she is transferred to a secret training centre where the mysterious Bob (Tchéky Karyo) transforms her into a ruthless government assassin. Directed by Luc Besson.
Sponsored by Orchard Estates

7.30 pm Parasite (2019) 15 South Korea
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes, Parasite finds writer-director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft.
Sponsored by The Grange at Oborne
Films at £8.00 each.
Tickets are available either online via the website rcsc.org.uk/our-key-events/shiff/ , or at Winstone’s Bookshop Cheap Street Sherborne (Cash Only)

Sherborne International Film Festival - in aid of The HALO Trust
2025-10-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne
Your chance to catch up with some of the best foreign films. There is a mixture of drama, action, comedy, thriller and tragedy, sometimes many found in one movie. The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to raise funds for charity.
All films will be shown at The Powell Theatre, Abbey Road Sherborne DT9 3AP, and we are indebted to Sherborne Boys School for allowing us access to this wonderful facility again this year.
Tonight we are showing two films.
5.00pm – Belle et Sebastien (2013) PG France
High up in the Alps and far away from the fighting of the Second World War, a small, peaceful village is home to a young boy named Sebastian. Sebastian is an orphan and life on the mountains is dangerous for a young boy. But he soon meets Belle, a wild dog who has a heart of gold. Sebastian tames Belle and they form an unshakable friendship.
Based on the beloved children’s T.V. series, Belle & Sebastian is the charming adventure story of a courageous young boy and his lovable dog.
Sponsored by Hidden Needs Trust
Raising funds for families with additional needs

7.30 pm – Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004) 15 Germany
In 1942, young Traudl Junge lands her dream job — secretary to Adolf Hitler at the peak of his power. Three years later, Hitler’s empire is now his underground bunker. The real-life Traudl narrates Hitler’s final days as he rages against imagined betrayers and barks orders to phantom armies, while his mistress, Eva Braun clucks over his emotional distance, and other infamous Nazis prepare for the end.
Sponsored by Ray Holland (private sponsor)

Films at £8.00 each. Tickets are available either online via the website rcsc.org.uk/our-key-events/shiff/ , or at Winstone’s Bookshop Cheap Street Sherborne (Cash Only)

Sherborne International Film Festival - in aid of The HALO Trust
2025-10-19 17:00 - 22:00 | Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne
Tonights Films are:
17:00 Cinema Paradiso (Italy) (12) 1988
Synopsis : A Young Salvatore Di Vita discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo instils in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local girl and takes over as the Paradiso’s projectionist, Alfredo must convince Salvatore to leave his small town and pursue his passion for filmmaking.
19:30 Indochine (Vietnam (15) 1993
Synopsis: In colonial-era Vietnam, a dashing French naval captain; a wealthy plantation owner of French parentage; and her adopted Vietnamese daughter are the three points of a cross-cultural romantic triangle. As the struggle against European imperialism sweeps Indochina, Jean-Baptiste and Camille have to choose sides and Eliane faces the emotionally difficult challenge of raising the child of her daughter and ex-lover.
More incormation and tickets at rcsc.org.uk/our-key-events/shiff/ or Winstones Bookshop Cheap Street Sherborne
Cost : £8 per film
All profits will be donated to The HALO Trust

Halloween Bingo
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre, RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre, Higher Dairy, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, DT2 8PY
Join us for Halloween bingo on Saturday November 1st to raise money for the animals at RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre! £10 entry includes your bingo books and there will be a raffle and refreshments on the night. Please get in touch to book your place by calling 01305 259672 or emailing office@rspcataylorsrehoming.co.uk

Swanage Poppy Fair with Ploughman’s Lunch
2025-11-08 10:30 - 15:30 | swanage royal british legion, 150 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2PA, United Kingdom
An eclectic mix of 20 stalls: crafts, jewellery, art, cakes, gifts and more.
Coffee and cakes, Tombola and raffle and a Ploughman’s Lunch (please book with podyfrog@aol.com)
All in aid of the Poppy Appeal

Wreath Making Afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre
2025-11-26 14:00 - 16:00 | The Allendale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH211AS, United Kingdom
Wreath Making afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre. A fundraising event for the Centre. Enjoy making your own festive wreath to take home whilst enjoying festive nibbles and a soft drink. Only £30 per person. All materials provided.

FIVE VALLEYS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN
2026-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Barford Inn, Barford St Martin, SP3 4AB
The Five Valleys Run is Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club’s first charity fund raising event for 2026. Starting from the Barford Inn at Barford St Martin on Sunday April 26th at 11.00 and we will cover about 90 miles in total along Wiltshire and Dorset country roads. Refreshments are available at the start, a pub lunch time stop and a tea stop later in the afternoon. £10:00 Entry. £8 per entry will be donated to the club’s chosen charity for 2026. Signing on will be from 09.30. Open to non members.
www.salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk or email
chairman@salisburymotorcycleandlightcarclub.co.uk for further details
