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SUMMARY:The Healing Weekend at Lighthouse Poole
DESCRIPTION:The Healing Weekend at Lighthouse Holistic Festival returns to Poole for its 12th year on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February 2026\, bringing a vibrant weekend of wellbeing\, inspiration and spiritual exploration to Dorset’s iconic arts venue. \nOften described as a magical winter indoor festival\, the event is the sister festival to The Healing Weekend summer gathering in Somerset\, and offers something for everyone — from those on a spiritual path\, to visitors looking to support their health and wellbeing\, or simply enjoy the atmosphere and browse the stands. \nAcross the weekend\, visitors can explore a packed programme of talks\, workshops\, demonstrations and performance\, all included with entry\, alongside a wide range of holistic stalls and exhibitors.\nA special highlight is “An Evening of Mediumship & Psychic Art” on the Saturday evening\, featuring a line-up of gifted mediums and psychic artists including Patrick Gamble\, Greg Smith\, Antony Doveton\, Melayne Stone and Allison Michaela. \nThe festival is also raising funds for Dorset Cancer Care\, held in loving memory of Jane McCheyne. \nElaine Fenton\, event organiser\, said: \n“The Healing Weekend at Lighthouse Holistic Festival is a warm\, welcoming weekend where people can take a breath\, feel inspired\, and enjoy a real sense of community. We’re so grateful to our visitors\, exhibitors\, crew and Lighthouse for making it possible — and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back.” \nEVENT DETAILS (What’s On Listings)\nEvent: The Healing Weekend at Lighthouse Holistic Festival 2026\nDates: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February 2026\nVenue: Lighthouse\, Poole\, Dorset BH15 1UG\nTickets (advance booking and pay on on entry):\nSaturday daytime: £13 (Over 65s £11)\nSunday daytime: £13 (Over 65s £11)\nWeekend daytime (Sat + Sun): £24\nWeekend + Saturday evening show: £36 (Over 65s £34)\nSaturday evening show only: £14 (Over 65s £12)\nIncluded in entry: A full programme of talks/workshops/demos across the weekend (included with admission). \nCharity fundraising: Supporting Dorset Cancer Care.\nEnquiries / Press contact:\nElaine Fenton (Event Organiser)\nTel: 07494 024738\nEmail: elaine@elainefenton.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-healing-weekend-at-lighthouse-poole/
LOCATION:Lighthouse\, Poole’s Centre for the Arts\, 21 Kingland Road\, Poole\, dorset\, BH15 1UG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine Fenton":MAILTO:elaine@elainefenton.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
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SUMMARY:Weymouth Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:BEER\, FOOD AND GOOD TIMES?\n\nThis sound like you?\n\nThen join us for again for Weymouth’s best Oktoberfest\, a party that Germany would be proud of.\n\nWe are back again\, bigger and better than last year with 12 solid hours of Great music\, food\, beer and fun.\n\nOur adults only tent will be in full swing with the same great vibes and cheap drinks.\n\nLimited FREE parking\, but brilliant public transport links and multiple hotels nearby.\n\nIncluded in your ticket:\n\nEntry to festival\n\nPlastic drinking stein\n\nVarious Fun Freebies
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/weymouth-oktoberfest-2/
LOCATION:weymouth and portland rugby club\, Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club\, Weymouth\, DT3 5NY
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250801T100808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T100809Z
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SUMMARY:Arts by the Sea 2025
DESCRIPTION:Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September from Friday 26 – Sunday 28th as The South West’s biggest celebration of art\, culture\, people and place.\n\nThis year’s theme\, WE ARE HERE\, is a bold celebration of community\, creativity and the power of place as the festival amplifies homegrown talent and those who call Bournemouth\, Christchurch and Poole home.\n\nWith a range of walkabout acts\, art installations\, musical performances and workshops over the weekend\, Bournemouth town centre will be filled with colour\, creativity and art in a not-to-miss event!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/arts-by-the-sea-2025/
CATEGORIES:Art,Children's,Dance,Family event,Festival,Fun day,live music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250728T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T160043Z
UID:44482-1757160000-1757197800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kington Magnafest 2
DESCRIPTION:A village music festival with a sideshow of vintage tractors\, three live bands\, line dancing\, cider and cocktail bars\, pizza/fish and chips/BBQ\, artisan coffee and cakes\, ice cream and a circus skills workshop. All profits to #teamtorri
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/kington-magnafest-2/
LOCATION:Kington Magna Music Field\, Church Hill\, Kington Magna\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 5ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family event,Festival,Food & Drink,Fun day,Fundraiser,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="kingtonmagna@gmail.com":MAILTO:kingtonmagna@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250711T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250516T101208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T101210Z
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SUMMARY:Swanage Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 34th Swanage Jazz Festival with 35 top quality bands in the ticketed programme from New Orleans to Contemporary Jazz plus a FREE Festival Fringe. Headline acts this year include Elainer Delmar\, Andy Sheppard\, Hejira\, Soothsayers\, The Adrian Cox Trio\, The Sultan Stevenson Trio\, Ian Bateman’s Tribute to Louis Armstronic All Stars\, Pete Long’s Jazz at The Mowlemonic and Rainey’s Revue.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/swanage-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:The Mowlem\, Shore Road\, Swanage\, BH19 1DD
CATEGORIES:Festival,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swanage Jazz Festival":MAILTO:info@swanagejazzfestival.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250610T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T160231Z
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SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We’ve extended the event on to an additional day\, Sunday July 6th. \nThis year\, Feelgood Sunday promises to lift your mind\, body and spirit with a day packed full of yoga\, tai chi\, sound bath healing\, hypnotherapy and meditation sessions\, plus spa treatments\, including aromatherapy\, reiki\, Indian head massage\, chakra balancing\, and rejuvenating facials. \nYou’ll also find a varied programme of poetry\, storytelling\, soundscapes and films reflecting the beauty of the natural world. \nThere’s something for all the family\, whether you want to join a children’s art workshop\, relax to the sound of the sitar or create a festival skirt on a solar-powered sewing machine. \nAnd expect the usual great food and drink\, face painting\, festival braids\, henna tattoos and bubble entertainment. \nThe festival comes to a lively close on Sunday with a family ceilidh led by the wonderful Hambledon Hopstep Band from 5pm. Let the experts lead you in a mix of jigs\, reels\, hornpipes\, waltzes and polkas to celebrate the end of Semley Music Festival 2025. \nYou can book for one day or the whole 3 days and there’s even camping for the full festival experience.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival-8/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS\, Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:Art,bar,Barn Dance,Children's,classes,Family event,Festival,Food & Drink,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250322T185729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T185730Z
UID:39033-1751716800-1751758200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset\, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians – both local and global\, emerging and established. From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock\, we have it all.\n\nIn addition to the live music\, we have always been determined to offer free activities for children and young people as part of the festival. Year by year we have managed to extend this offer which typically has included: music workshops\, art and craft workshops\, team projects making and decorating festival flags and banners\, circus skills training\, Tai Chi exercises\, bubble sculpting etc.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival-6/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS\, Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:Family event,Festival,Food & Drink,Fun day,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T233000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250322T185714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T185716Z
UID:39028-1751655600-1751671800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Bringing you the very best music\, arts\, crafts\, food and drink from around the world to your doorstep.From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock\, we have it all.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival-5/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS\, Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250620T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20241218T233108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T153301Z
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SUMMARY:'Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025'
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music\, delicious food\, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances\, all held within the award winning fields of Longthorns Farm in Wareham (next to Monkey World).\n\nMake a weekend of it by booking to stay within the beautiful surroundings with convenient camping and glamping options.\n\nEvery ticket sold and each £1 raised helps our forces homeless veterans in need across England and Wales. We are a small 100% volunteer powered charity based in Dorset but supported by big hearts like you!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bands-for-bravery-music-family-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Longthorns Farm\, Longthorns\, Wareham\, BH20 6HH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Food & Drink,live music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helping Homeless Veterans UK":MAILTO:jamie@hhvuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20250113T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T163511Z
UID:36128-1737712800-1737817200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sturminster Newton Wedding Dress Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This annual exhibition of wedding dresses at St Mary’s Church in Sturminster Newton is in collaboration with the Sturminster Newton Wedding Fair held in The Exchange on Saturday 25th January 2025.\n\nEach dress on display has a story and provides a fascinating insight from brides with a local connection.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/sturminster-newton-wedding-dress-exhibition/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Sturminster Newton\, Church Lane\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 2HG
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family event,Festival,History,Wedding
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20240701T121946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T121946Z
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SUMMARY:RIVERSIDE FEST
DESCRIPTION:A fun family music festival with live bands\, bar\, food\, fair\, circus workshop\, bouncy castle\, stalls\, mad4animals reptile show\, fire display\, belly dancers\, Tug O War and much more! \nTickets adults £7.50 Kids Under 16 go free! \navailable before or on the gate
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/riverside-fest/
LOCATION:Riverside Meadows\, The Bridge Sturminster Newton\, The Bridge\, Sturminster Newton\, DT102BS
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth caldwell":MAILTO:riversidefamilyfest@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T030000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20240613T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152633Z
UID:29104-1721484000-1721530800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kington Magnafest
DESCRIPTION:A proper Dorset event: cider bar\, hay bales\, three live bands\, Pimm’s & Ploughmans tent\, hot food (day)\, BBQ (evening)\, cream teas\, kidszone\, 25 crafts and fayre stalls\, garden produce competition + more – all starting at 10.30am with a steam\, old tractor and vintage car rally through the village
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/kington-magnafest/
LOCATION:Kington Magna Music Field\, Church Hill\, Kington Magna\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 5ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,live music,tea in the garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="kingtonmagna@gmail.com":MAILTO:kingtonmagna@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T030000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20240613T152633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152633Z
UID:29104-1721484000-1721530800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kington Magnafest
DESCRIPTION:A proper Dorset event: cider bar\, hay bales\, three live bands\, Pimm’s & Ploughmans tent\, hot food (day)\, BBQ (evening)\, cream teas\, kidszone\, 25 crafts and fayre stalls\, garden produce competition + more – all starting at 10.30am with a steam\, old tractor and vintage car rally through the village
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/kington-magnafest/
LOCATION:Kington Magna Music Field\, Church Hill\, Kington Magna\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 5ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,live music,tea in the garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="kingtonmagna@gmail.com":MAILTO:kingtonmagna@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240705T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20240227T195550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T195550Z
UID:25504-1720206000-1720220400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon – midnight Saturday 6th July \nA 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.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival-4/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS\, Church Green\, Semley\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:charity event,Children's,Family event,Festival,Food & Drink,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20230719T170934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T170934Z
UID:19229-1692453600-1692482400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Riverside Family Fest
DESCRIPTION:Fun Family Festival with tribute bands\, free children’s entertainment\, dog show\, punch & Judy\, stalls\, bouncy slide\, food\, Tug O War & more!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/riverside-family-fest-2/
LOCATION:Riverside Meadows\, The Bridge Sturminster Newton\, The Bridge\, Sturminster Newton\, DT102BS
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth caldwell":MAILTO:riversidefamilyfest@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20230424T083614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160903Z
UID:16743-1685876400-1685894400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time this summer when Dorchester remembers its Victorian past and celebrates the life and times of the famous writer Thomas Hardy\, who was born and lived nearby.\n\nThe Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair will be a fun and inspiring day out for all the family. High East and High West Streets will be closed to traffic for a more authentic experience.\nVisitors are welcome to dress up for the occasion and join the “Ragged Victorians” to see Penny Farthing displays\, Punch and Judy shows\, steam engines\, and all things Victoriana\, as well as enjoy live music\, performances\, and dancing in the street.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/thomas-hardy-victorian-fair/
LOCATION:dorchester\, The Town Pump\, Dorchester\, DT1 1BA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Town Council":MAILTO:T.Umasankar@dorchester-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20230228T110221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T110221Z
UID:15044-1681491600-1681664400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sherborne Travel Writing Festival
DESCRIPTION:While our horizons have drawn in\, travel writers have continued to reach out\, rediscovering and reinterpreting the world for a new age. \nThe Sherborne Travel Writing Festival\, curated by Rory MacLean\, will be the first travel literature festival to be held in the UK in recent years. \nAt its heart is the idea – and the timely theme – of reaching for the horizon.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/sherborne-travel-writing-festival/
LOCATION:Powell Theatre\, Abbey Road\, Sherborne
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220907T111122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220925T113619Z
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SUMMARY:b-side Festival
DESCRIPTION:b-side is an internationally recognised and locally loved arts organisation that both embodies and enriches its place of origin – the Isle of Portland in Dorset. \nThis year\, b-side Festival returns for their 2022 edition\, launching 15 brand new artworks under the theme of ‘Common Lands’ which invites visitors to explore their relationship to the unique landscape of Portland. \nTaking place across four days between September 8th-11th\, Portland will host both local and international artists who will take festival-goers on an experimental tour around this distinctive part of the UK\, exploring its history through their creative visions. From abseiling down Portland’s infamous cliffsides to a one-to-one poetry workshop\, to diving into an augmented reality artwork of mythical mermaids and taking part in print and banner-making workshops\, there’s something for all the family to enjoy. \nThe festival will also culminate in The Big Portland Parade\, where attendees will be invited to a joint celebration of Portland. United under the theme of ‘Keep Portland Weird\,’ attendees are encouraged to show off their most weird and wonderful outfits in a parade led by the local community\, volunteers and b-side artists. \nPlease visit our website to see the full programme of events held across the four-day festival.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/b-side-festival/
LOCATION:St Georges Centre\, Reforne\, Easton Portland\, St Georges Centre\, Reforne\, DT5 2AN
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Exhibition,Family event,Festival,outdoor theatre,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Kirby":MAILTO:info@b-side.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220823T124053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T124053Z
UID:10356-1662112800-1662400800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:WIMBORNE MINSTER FLOWER FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:The first major Flower Festival to be held in Wimborne Minster for seven years will take place from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September 2022. In recent times the Minster has held a major Flower Festival every five years and the one planned for this year should have been held in 2020 but was postponed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The event is to celebrate the Minsters 900th anniversary of the start of the Minster building as we know it today. The original foundations go back to the year AD705 and the 1300th anniversary was celebrated in 2005 when a host of events were held including a Flower Festival. \nSharon Austin from Carnival Flowers is designing the Festival and has been working hard with a small team from the Minster to ensure that the whole event will be a success. There will be a number of Tableaux and many other Floral Arrangements throughout the Minster all depicting the Festival theme which is “Trades – Past and Present”. A number of Flower Clubs from across Dorset and one from Hampshire are taking part in addition to the Minsters own and other local Arrangers. \nThe Festival will be open on the Friday\, Saturday and Monday from 10.00am to 6.00pm and on Sunday from 2.00pm until 6.00pm. On the Sunday The Minster will be celebrating its Patronal Festival and the new Bishop of Salisbury The Right Revd Stephen Lake will Preside and Preach at the 9.30am Parish Eucharist when he will also dedicate the rebuilt Minster Organ. Entrance charge to the Festival will be £5.00. There will be no concessions but entry for children will be free. All proceeds will be for the everyday costs of running the Minster together with a donation to the Forest Holme Hospice.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/wimborne-minster-flower-festival/
LOCATION:Wimborne Minster\, High St\, Wimborne Minster\,\, Wimborne\, BH21 1EB
CATEGORIES:Family event,Festival,Flower festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wimborne Minster":MAILTO:parishoffice@wimborneminster.or.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220726T121233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T121233Z
UID:9631-1660996800-1661032800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Riverside Family Fest
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Family Fest\, is a fun family festival raising money for Children With Cancer UK\, and a couple of local charities\, The Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton and The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project in Shillingstone. There will be live bands\, BBQ\, Bar\, childrens entertainment\, ice cream\, cream teas\, stalls bouncy castle\, rides and much more!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/riverside-family-fest/
LOCATION:Riverside Meadows\, The Bridge Sturminster Newton\, The Bridge\, Sturminster Newton\, DT102BS
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family event,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ruth caldwell":MAILTO:riversidefamilyfest@outlook.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220427T135205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T215337Z
UID:7751-1659139200-1659225599@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHETTLE VILLAGE FETE - Dorset's Quirkiest
DESCRIPTION:Put it in your diary – Chettle Fete is back in 2022 with a bang! \n\nIt’s no accident that Chettle Village Fete has earned itself the title of Dorset’s Whackiest Fete – it is truly is bonkers.  As well as all the traditional favourites like cream teas & cakes\, pets corner\, face painting\, bouncy castle\, tombola\, plant sale\, book stall and bric-a-brac\, there’s also a healthy dose of loopy Chettle humour: the Alternative Dog Show presented by The Brigadier\, Miss Chettle Beauty Pageant presented by Raoul Bandana\, the amazing Art Auction\, the infamous Human Fruit Machine\, Cowpat Bingo\, Bang the Nail and you can place your bets for the Chettle Derby!\n\nThrow in a wide choice of fantastic\, quality food stalls (both meat and veggie)\, a fully-licensed and widely-stocked bar\, plus a Big Prize Raffle with prizes so enviable you’d be mad to miss it: past winners have enjoyed tickets to Wimbledon and West End productions\, well-known music festivals\, lavish beauty treatments\, fine dining and signed items from the likes of Terry Pratchett and Guy Richie. Over its time the fete has raised tens of thousands of pounds for local\, national and international charities like Dorset Air Ambulance\, local hospices\, Marie Curie\, Save the Children and many more.\nCome and visit what is now widely regarded as Britain’s craziest and most original fete\, in the heart of the West Country\, where the juiciest strawberries grow\, beautifully accompanied by Chettle’s very own dairy cream and all washed down with a pint of Dorset’s finest cider or ale (or a cup of tea\, possibly…).
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/chettle-village-fete-dorsets-quirkiest/
LOCATION:Chettle Village. Follow the strawberry adorned signs to find us.\, Chettle Village\, Dorset\, DT11 8DB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Village Fete
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220617T094733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T094733Z
UID:9080-1657292400-1657450800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Quinfest Charity Festival
DESCRIPTION:The charity event will take place at Milborne St Andrews Sports Pavilion. \nQuinfest is a family music festival in memory of Amy Quin to be held on 8/9th July 2022 ( Saturday as the main day ) to raise much needed funds for the Poole Hospital Charity and Marie Curie.\nQuinfest was formed in 2019 as a fund raiser for Brain Tumour Support who had given help to Amy\, Amy\, after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016. Very sadly she lost her battle in 2020. The festival now carries on in memory of Amy and to raise money for cancer charities. \nThe fun will start at 11.30am. There will music through the day from bands and solo artists\, with dancing. It will be an ideally safe place for children who will have plenty to do and see and acres to run and play in. And for their Mums and Dads there will be traders and food and drink stalls. Camping will also be available for those who wish to make a weekend away from Friday night to Sunday morning. Children under 12 Go Free ! \ninfo@quinfest.co.uk\nwww.quinfest.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/quinfest-charity-festival/
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family,Family event,Festival,music,Music Gig
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie":MAILTO:quinfest@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220402T162313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T162313Z
UID:6724-1654437600-1654470000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:A one day open air music festival on Church Green in the centre of Semley village\, with live music\, pizza and street food\, wine and spirits bar\, beer tent\, a variety of stalls and children’s activities.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival-2/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, Shaftesbury. Dorset\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane McCarthy":MAILTO:janemac1@live.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220605T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220402T110013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T110013Z
UID:6715-1654437600-1654470000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Semley Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:A one day open air music festival on Church Green in the centre of Semley village\, with live music\, pizza and street food\, wine and spirits bar\, beer tent\, a variety of stalls and children’s activities.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/semley-music-festival/
LOCATION:Church Green\, Semley\, Shaftesbury. Dorset\, SP7 9AS
CATEGORIES:Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Curless":MAILTO:dc@david-curless.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220520T110616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T110616Z
UID:8416-1654275600-1654293600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Marnhull Fest
DESCRIPTION:Picnic at the rec to celebrate the Jubilee with live music and fireworks.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/marnhull-fest/
LOCATION:Marnhull Recreation Ground\, Burton Street\, Marnhull\, DT101PH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival,Fireworks,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marnhull Fest Committee":MAILTO:janetdimmack@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220518T084244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T084244Z
UID:8366-1654257600-1654279200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wincanton Town Festival [WTF] presents 'Jubilee' - a lively  intimate celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
DESCRIPTION:WTF and Greening the eARTh gallery commissioned local\ncraft business Bootmakers to run workshops within Wincanton’s\ntwo primary schools and hence created over 500 ‘postage stamp\ncrowns’ artworks that have been crafted entirely from found\nmaterials. These unique artworks will be exhibited for the month\nof June at the central location of Greening the eARTh gallery and\nother shops located on Wincanton’s High Street.\nIn addition to this art exhibition WTF will play host to a\nfestival style garden party within the walls of the enchanting\nwalled garden that date back to the 18th century. Within these\nbucolic walls the public will experience a lively array of world\nmusic\, art workshops\, demonstrations\, food and drink. The public\nwill be invited to bring along a picnic if they so desire.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/wincanton-town-festival-wtf-presents-jubilee-a-lively-intimate-celebration-of-the-queens-platinum-jubilee/
LOCATION:ba9 9jn\, Greening the eARTh Gallery\, Wincanton\, Ba9 9jn
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220519T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T145212Z
UID:8389-1654257600-1654275600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:The BIG Jubilee Picnic with Ben Waters & Band in Sixpenny Handley
DESCRIPTION:We plan to recreate a traditional community street party\, with trestle tables and chairs\, on the village cricket pitch. Seating on a first come\, first served basis but there will be plenty of space if you want to bring your own chairs and rugs. \nPop-up-Produce will provide pre-ordered picnic boxes for those who do not wish to bring their own and The Penny Tap will be open all afternoon serving liquid refreshments. Contact: popupproduce6d@gmail.com for details of picnic boxes available. Orders need to be placed by Friday 27 May. \nThere will be children’s and adult workshops as well as various other activities and stalls running during the afternoon. We will also be doing something a bit special to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. \nTo top it all off\, we are super excited to have booked boogie-woogie piano player Ben Waters and his band of top rock ‘n’ roll session musicians who will play from 3.00 – 5.00 pm. Amongst others\, they’ve played with The Rolling Stones\, Ronnie Wood\, Jeff Beck\, Van Morrison\, Paul McCartney\, Eric Clapton\, Page and Plant and Chuck Berry and now they’re coming to Sixpenny Handley – how lucky are we! \nTickets costing £10 for adults (under 18s are free but a ticket is required for entry) are available via Eventbrite at: https://tinyurl.com/4x23dc9v (NB no booking fee) or from Clarkes the Butcher\, 55 High Street\, Sixpenny Handley. For further information\, please email us at: sixpennysessions@gmail.com \nPlease note that dogs are not allowed at the event (except assistance dogs with prior permission of organisers). \nSee: https://www.facebook.com/6Dacoustic.live for updates.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-big-jubilee-picnic-with-ben-waters-band-in-sixpenny-handley-friday-3-june/
LOCATION:Sixpenny Handley Cricket Pitch\, Common Road\, Sixpenny Handley\, SP5 5NR
CATEGORIES:Children's,Dance,Family,Festival,music,Music Gig
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sixpenny Sessions":MAILTO:sixpennysessions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220422T135725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T135725Z
UID:7697-1651917600-1651932000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sturminster Newton Wedding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sturminster Newton is holding a unique\, town-based Wedding Festival and everyone is invited.\nAs well as a Wedding Fair featuring wedding specialists in the Stour Hall at The Exchange (10.a.m. To 2.00 p.m.) a stroll around town will reveal that our shops and businesses are providing wedding themed offers too.\nAn exhibition entitled “Wedding Attire Through The Ages” at The Exchange is a display of wedding dresses\, photos and stories shared by local families.\nArrive early\, and you will see a wide range of motor vehicles from the past at the monthly meeting of Car Enthusiasts in Station Road Car Park\, and hopefully\, dressed for this special day.\nAs a result of this exciting event a new Sturminster Newton Wedding Directory will be launched on the day. Make sure you pick up your copy!\nFor further information see sturminster-newton.org.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/sturminster-newton-wedding-festival/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Festival,SALE,Wedding
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220414T103131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T103131Z
UID:7612-1651190400-1651449599@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Rocks Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford\, Dorset\, UK – Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. \nTeddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20\, a children’s cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his 10 year old brother Ted to a very rare bone cancer. \nTickets can be brought from teddyrocks.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/teddy-rocks-festival-2022-2/
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,Music Gig
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20260414T170902
CREATED:20220414T103120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T103120Z
UID:7609-1651190400-1651449599@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Teddy Rocks Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford\, Dorset\, UK – Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. \nTeddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20\, a children’s cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his 10 year old brother Ted to a very rare bone cancer. \nTickets can be brought from teddyrocks.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/teddy-rocks-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Teddy Rocks Festival\, Charisworth Farm Cottage\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 9AL
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family,Festival,Fundraiser,Music Gig
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