Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.

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  • Verwood Communities Together

    The Verwood Hub Theatre The Hub, Verwood

    Come and explore all the amazing local community groups and clubs for friendship, exercise and entertainment.

    Free

  • Wreath Making Afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre

    The Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne, 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 […]

    £30.00

  • Motivation and Self-Care Workshops

    The Hub on the Heath 10 Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, dorset, United Kingdom

    I run small, supportive workshops for women over 45 who want to feel more confident and motivated. There is a strong emphasis on self care, which we all need more […]

    £22.00

  • Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Discover How to Make a Difference at Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair Residents across the Sturminster Newton area are being invited to take their first step into volunteering at the upcoming […]

    Free

  • Milborne Port: Community Matters

    Church House Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

    Community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses showcase what is on offer in this great village!

    Free

  • Milton Abbey School Scholarships

    Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, dorset, United Kingdom

    Milton Abbey School is the the only truly full boarding school in England offering the broadest possible selection of academic, vocational and sporting qualifications for children aged 13-18. Our next scholarship assessment day is on Saturday 16 May, for children interested in applying for an Academic, Sports or Dorset scholarship. Please email [email protected] or telephone […]

    Free

  • Milton Abbey School Scholarships

    Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum, dorset, United Kingdom

    Milton Abbey School is proud to offer scholarships in 'Sport', 'Dorset', and 'Academic'. Our next scholarship assessment day is Saturday 16 May, and you can register your interest here. As a school, we deliver outstanding education with one of the broadest curriculums in the independent sector, sports everyday, co-curricular evening and weekend activities, small class […]

    Free

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