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  • EG Coles Open Day

    EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

    We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

    Free

  • EG Coles Open Day

    EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

    We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

    Free

  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community Policing Drop In Surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 5 October […]

    Free

  • Community Resilience Day

    wincanton race course old hill, wincanton

    Free event aimed at Parish and Town Councils and anyone interested in helping their communities to be prepared for emergencies. Learn to become a stronger, more resilient Somerset Celebrating Somerset's […]

    Free

  • The Big Stur Welcome

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    This fabulous new community event hosted by The Exchange provides an opportunity for newcomers to the area to come along and meet representatives from over 20 local groups and organisations. […]

    Free

  • Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee in the informal setting of our community venues and gain vital, up to-date information on the employment and apprenticeship landscape in Dorset. Our expert, Joanne […]

    Free

  • Christmas library gets lively

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free

  • Sturminster Newton’s first Menopause Café

    Thyme after Time Cafe Unit 6, Spire Hill Business Park, Thornhill Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    Join us for an informal gathering at the very first Menopause Café in Stur! A safe space to share experiences and increase awareness of the impact of menopause. Come along for a cuppa and a chat! Open to all ages and genders so all welcome. No agenda but lots of community spirit! This event is […]

    Free

  • Short Story Writing Competition

    Shaftesbury

    What are you up to this week? How about writing a 500-word story for a Short Story Writing Competition? The theme is the murder of King Edward the Martyr, which […]

    Free

  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a […]

  • Health Promotion Evening

    Wincanton Memorial Hall High Street, Wincanton, Somerset

    Wincanton is having a Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 11th September from 17:30-19:30 at Wincanton Memorial Hall. Wincanton Health Centre has organised this event and Dr Campbell Murdoch a GP […]

    Free

  • South West Really Useful Family History Show

    Kinson Community Centre Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Family History Society is excited to announce they have been working in partnership with Devon Family History Society and the Family History Federation to host the South West Really Useful Family […]

    Free

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