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Dawn chorus with breakfast

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the dawn chorus at the height of the bird breeding season, whilst John helps you identify birdsong unique to each species. Our tour includes areas not […]

£10

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 proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

Discovering bats

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll get to use heterodyne bat detectors and learn lots of fascinating facts along the way from Mariko. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]

£10

TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church

Free

Marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Discover an array of moths and butterflies in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Moth expert Jack Oughton, will open the moth traps set out around the farm the night before for everyone to see and discuss. Moths are mostly nocturnal and with over 2500 species in the UK alone, moths […]

£10

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide range of stalls offering food, drink and crafts with lots of free activities for children.

Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers

£10

River Stour nature walk

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

The ideal activity to keep the kids entertained during the holidays: come and enjoy a free guided nature walk at beautiful Bere Marsh Farm and see how we carry out riverfly monitoring. Led by Nick Dobbs (CRT Community Engagement Officer and wildlife enthusiast), we'll enjoy seeing a range of wildlife along our walk; birds, butterflies, […]

Free

Riverside Fest

Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton The Bridge, Sturminster Newton

A music festival in the beautiful countryside in the heart of North Dorset.  Raising money for Children With Cancer UK, The Vale Pantry and The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project.   Lots to see and do other than music, food, bar stalls, dog show, mad4animals show, belly dancing, fire show!! Adults £7.50 kids under 16 FREE […]

£7.50

Family Fun Day

the Dorchester Youth and Community Centre Kings Road, Dorchester, United Kingdom

Come and join the fun. Family Fun F Day at The Dorchester Youth and Community Centre in aid of The Dorchester Community Play Association. With a disco, children’s games, craft stalls, teas, coffee and home made cakes. Free entry and everyone is welcome.

Free

Wessex Heavy Horse Show & Country Fair

SP7 9PL Turnpike Showground, Motcombe Road, Shaftesbury

Incorporating the West of England Heavy Horse In-hand and Harness Championship. Lots of horses to see, craft stalls, trade stands, classic vehicles and stationery engines, fun dog show - starting at 12noon, Punch and Judy, magic shows, free children’s Treasure Hunt, and All-Steps Formation Riding. Tickets available in advance via the website or become a […]

£10

Fungi foray

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

ed by expert Andy Knott, we'll explore a variety of habitats as we search for the many species of fungi on the farm. Andy will help identify what we find and have plenty of fascinating facts to share along the way. Part of the excitement of a fungi foray is the anticipation of finding some […]

£10