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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After a break for the summer, come along and enjoy our September Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. Open from 10.00am till 3.00pm on Saturday 23rd September 2023, you can browse a wide range of handmade pieces and products, created for you by local artists and crafts people. Our café will be open […]
Come along to another of our Artisan Makers Markets here at the Wimborne Community Centre. Everyone welcome, free entry, bring along your dog too! We welcome an array of local artists and crafts people who create many wonderful pieces for you to enjoy and to buy. There is also a café serving a range of […]
At our Artisan Makers Markets, we welcome an array of local, talented artists and crafts people. Come along, browse and buy some of their amazing pieces. Enjoy something from our cafe, serving refreshments, homemade cakes and breads. Free admission and everyone welcome - bring your dog too!
Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled […]
Get into the festive spirit with some wintery crafts at the library. Drop in session, no booking required. Suitable for ages 3 +. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]
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.
Tuesday January 2nd from 11 am to 2 pm at Woodlands Village Hall A community start to the New Year for all the family Crafts & Games Lets o Lunch! […]
** CANCELLED** Come and see a professional willow weaver in action and book a place to make your own bird feeder. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 January 11:00am - 12 midday […]
Macrame workshop Hobby season We are delighted to have Anita from Kit and Kaboodle in Shaftesbury join this year’s Hobby Season. Make a macramé keyring fob to take home. Shaftesbury […]
North Dorset Quilters Display and Free Workshop Hobby season The North Dorset Quilters will display their amazing quilts and crafts and it’s an opportunity for adults to make a quilted coaster to take home. Booking essential. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 10 February 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for adults. Spaces are limited, so please book on […]
The first of our 2024 Artisan Makers Markets will be held from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23rd March 2024 here at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street car park, Wimborne. […]
Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. For more information please call 01747 852256 or email [email protected]
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