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SUMMARY:Great Dorset Chilli Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a real foodies festival\, with over 110 artisan food producers from around the region and beyond\, with some added HEAT!\n\nThis is a great day out for chilli lovers and chilli haters\, with enough chilli sauces to make steam come out of your ears (disclaimer: if this actually happens\, please contact our onsite paramedics\, but get a selfie first). Plus a chilli and a curry cook-off competition\, chilli eating competitions\, chilli plant exhibition and competition\, cooking demonstrations\, talks\, bands\, beers and cider\, amazing international street food\, falconry\, bouncy castles.\n\nCome for the friendly fun atmosphere\, do some serious shopping\, have lunch and chilli out under the avenue of ancient oak trees.\n\nSee website for FAQs and tickets.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/great-dorset-chilli-festival/
LOCATION:Stock Gaylard Deer Park\, Stock Gaylard Deer Park\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 2BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="SureFire":MAILTO:info@greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Charity Auction & Cat Walk show
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show\, with a Wedding feature\, at The Tithe Barn\, Hinton St Mary\nThe evening is a ticketed event ( tickets available from 1855 \, The Emporium and by email to me) and will include:-\n\nA Dorset Deluxe grazing supper from Black Cat Catering\, with a free glass of fizz\nA bar and live music and a DJ throughout the evening\nA preloved Fashions Catwalk show\, with all outfits from the Pre loved Boutique and Dapper Chaps in town with a Wedding feature of some of the stunning wedding dresses and suits they have been donated\nFollowed by a Dorset dessert (Brownies and Berries)\nThen a Charity Auction of Lots donated by local businesses. ( these will include a months subscription to The Hinton Workspace\, A Dorset Delights food hamper\,  a Beautiful Dorset pamper hamper and a Dorset Tipples\, drinks hamper ( plus anything else I can persuade our wonderful local business to donate…)\nAll the models are local volunteers from the community shops\, The Girl Guides and a great model friend of mine. The Hair and Make up for the models is all being done for free by local Hair and Make up artists\nMost of the outfits will be for sale on the evening.\nAll the profits from the Evening will be donated to Stur Action ( the Sturminster Newton Community benefit society) and Home Start Blackmore Vale
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/charity-auction-cat-walk-show/
LOCATION:The Tithe Barn\, Hinton St Mary\, Hinton St Mary Estate\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Auction,bar,charity event,Food & Drink,Fundraiser,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline Pass":MAILTO:hello@frontpageweddingfairs.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
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SUMMARY:eat:Shaftesbury
DESCRIPTION:eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm – on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council. Join us for a one day celebration of local and regional food and drink\, free to attend\, accessible for all (even the dog!) organised by multi-award winning eat:Festivals. You can expect to find over 70 local food and drink producers\, plus street food\, music\, strolling entertainers and storytelling.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/eatshaftesbury/
LOCATION:Park Walk\, Shaftesbury\, Park Walk\, Shaftesbury\, SPY8JR
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
CREATED:20250801T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T210302Z
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SUMMARY:The Healing Parcel launch event
DESCRIPTION:Wine and mini charcuterie boards available to purchase on the night\n\nlaunch of The Healing parcel\, a new range of beautifully created Crystals gift boxes to support life’s journey\n\nTarot reading available on the night\n\nfree entry
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-healing-parcel-launch-event/
LOCATION:Forum cafe\, Blandford Forum\, DT117PR\, Forum Cafe\, Blandford Forum\, DT117PR
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,gifts,lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Pink Moon Dorset":MAILTO:info@pinkmoondorset.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T223000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T223000
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CREATED:20250930T143735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T143737Z
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SUMMARY:A Halloween Evening With FRANK SINATRA
DESCRIPTION:A Halloween Evening with Frank Sinatra\n\n\nFriday\, 31st October 2025\n19:00-22:30 (Live Show Starts at 20:00) \nStep into a night of swing\, style\, and sophistication at Neo Bournemouth\, dining in our first-floor panoramic glass-fronted restaurant with breath-taking sea views. \nFeel the magic as Lucien De-Laloi channels the timeless charm and iconic voice of Frank Sinatra\, performing classic hits that defined an era. With years of experience entertaining audiences nationally and internationally\, he brings elegance\, charisma\, and showmanship to every note. \nSavour the evening with your choice of:\nÀ La Carte Menu – individually priced dishes\n4 Course Set Menu – £59.95pp \nReserve your table now for a Halloween night of Sinatra classics\, exceptional cuisine\, and unforgettable ambiance. \nLIMITED SPACES
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-halloween-evening-with-frank-sinatra/
LOCATION:NEO Restaurant & Bar Lounge\, Exeter Rd\, Bournemouth\, dorset\, BH2 5AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Halloween,live music
ORGANIZER;CN="Neo Restaurant Bournemouth":MAILTO:sales@neorestaurant.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
CREATED:20251010T193710Z
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SUMMARY:An afternoon of fungi feast and forage with Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand: A Mushroom Adventure with Andy Knott from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms \nStep into the fascinating world of fungi with Andy Knott – one of Dorset’s most passionate and knowledgeable mushroom minds.   Andy’s enthusiasm is contagious\, and he’ll guide you on a woodland walk of discovery through the forest from Happy River Retreat. You’ll uncover some of nature’s hidden treasures\, learn how to identify them and see the forest floor in a whole new way.   After your foraging adventure\, we’ll head back to the cosy Happy River Barn\, where you can warm up and gather around the table of freshly foraged finds. Andy will share fascinating insights into the edible\, medicinal\, and incredible world of mushrooms that often go unnoticed. \nEnjoy a selection of creative mushroom-inspired treats and drinks – both delicious and full of surprising health benefits. From comforting sips to tasty nibbles\, prepare to be inspired by just how versatile these forest wonders can be.  A walk in the woods will never feel the same again!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/an-afternoon-of-fungi-feast-and-forage-with-andy-knott-of-jurassic-coast-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Happy River Retreat\, Wareham
CATEGORIES:Family event,Food & Drink,Health,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T150000
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CREATED:20251127T105126Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Farmers Market and Santa Visit
DESCRIPTION:Meet Santa and get in the festive spirit at our Farmers’ Market  \nEnjoy our Farmers Market Christmas Edition on Sunday 7th December\, from 11am-3pm and shop from a selection of fantastic local products. \nAt 11am\, Santa will arrive on his sleigh to officially open our market\, as he visits us in support of local children’s charity Teddy20. \nBring your children along to meet Santa\, receive a gift and take a family photo. A small fee will be applicable per child to raise funds for the Teddy20 charity. Santa visits will take place from 11.15am-2pm. \nThe Buzz Café will be open selling mulled wine\, hot chocolate\, mince pies and delicious cakes made by our CRT volunteers.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/festive-farmers-market-and-santa-visit/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY\, Bere Marsh\, shillingstone\, dorset\, DT11 0QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family event,Food & Drink,Market
ORGANIZER;CN="Countryside Regeneration Trust":MAILTO:info@thecrt.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
CREATED:20251022T152208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T152211Z
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SUMMARY:Shitake Yule Logs: Plugging workshop at Happy River
DESCRIPTION:Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert\, Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms!  You’ll learn the art of “log plugging” which is a simple and fascinating way to grow your very own shiitake mushrooms at home. Everyone will leave with their own inoculated log\, ready to produce delicious mushrooms for the late summer/autumn of 2026. \nAs the workshop is just before Christmas\, why not think about creating your log as a natural\, living gift as something unique and special? We’ll even gather some natural festive materials so you can wrap your log beautifully and turn it into a gift straight from the forest. \nAs no mushroom day at Happy River is complete without\, we’ll be serving up festive mushroom-inspired treats and warming drinks while we learn\, laugh\, and create together. And\, if time (and weather) allows\, we’ll head out into the forest to see what fungi are still about during the winter months. Andy will share his deep knowledge and stories about the incredible world of fungi that thrives all year round. \nAdults £40/Child £20\, Couples/Bring-a-friend £60\, Family £65
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/shitake-yule-logs-plugging-workshop-at-happy-river/
LOCATION:Happy River Retreat\, Bere road\, Wareham\, BH20 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231631
CREATED:20251022T152432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T152434Z
UID:51901-1765706400-1765724400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festive forest wreath workshop & Shirin Yoku Experience
DESCRIPTION:Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity\, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year. We’ll begin the morning with a warming drink before gently wandering into the forest\, where you’ll gather extra materials for your wreath and immerse yourself in the calming practice of Shirin Yoku (forest bathing). Guided meditation will help you slow down\, connect with the land\, and welcome the spirit of winter. \nAfterwards\, return to our cosy retreat HQ for a wreath-making workshop\, led by our expert guide. Using natural materials provided\, along with your hand-picked treasures from the forest\, you’ll craft a truly unique and personal festive wreath. As you create\, you’ll be treated to a grazing board of plant-based festive delights\, designed to nourish and inspire. \nWe’ll close the day gathered around the fire\, sipping on a warming mulled festive mocktail and enjoying a minced pie. Together\, we’ll release anything we no longer wish to carry into the flames\, opening space for new beginnings as the year draws to a close. \nDon’t miss our early bird tickets\, available until 31 October 2025 \nEarly bird tickets:\nAdults £70\, bring a friend/couple £130 \nor standard tickets:\nAdults £75\, Bring a friend/couple £140
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/festive-forest-wreath-workshop-shirin-yoku-experience/
LOCATION:Happy River Retreat\, Bere road\, Wareham\, BH20 7PA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T203000
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CREATED:20260323T121319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T121529Z
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SUMMARY:The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne
DESCRIPTION:A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner\nThursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne\, Unit 15\, The Old Yarn Mills\, Sherborne DT9 3RQ \nSpring deserves an unforgettable evening table. \nThis is a relaxed\, atmospheric cookery evening — where you gather round\, watch\, ask questions\, and then sit down to eat a generous feast together. \nIt’s for anyone who loves the idea of hosting… but sometimes finds it overwhelming. \nToo many dishes.\nToo much timing.\nNot enough new ideas. \nDuring this live cookery evening\, I’ll show you how to: \n• Create sharing plates that feel abundant but unfussy\n• Get a gentle “wow” from the moment guests sit down\n• Build colour\, texture and flavour into simple seasonal dishes\n• Shape a menu that caters to varied dietary needs without doubling your workload\n• Make THE salad dressing that people still talk about the next day\n• Host without stress or last-minute drama \nYou won’t need to lift a finger\, here — instead\, you’ll gather round the table as I demonstrate each element\, talk through the thinking behind it\, and share practical\, usable principles you can take home and use. \nAnd then we’ll sit down and enjoy the full menu together. \nThe Menu\nBubbly focaccia with mosaic butter\nWhipped feta\, caramelised heritage beetroot\, spring gremolata\nQueen butter bean & spring vegetable tagine with preserved lemon\, dates and olives\nZa’atar roasted chicken\, pomegranate molasses and labneh\nJewelled grains\nSwoon-worthy seasonal salad plate\nVanilla panna cotta\, roasted strawberries\, white balsamic \nThis is a relaxed evening out with purpose — part inspiration\, part learning\, part dinner party (without you doing the washing up). \n£70 per guest / Limited early bird tickets at £60 per guest \nIncludes live cookery demonstration\, full shared dinner with wine and practical hosting principles to take home.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-effortless-spring-table-live-cookery-dinner-at-studio-sherborne/
LOCATION:Studio Sherborne\, Unit 15\, The Old Yarn Mills\, Westbury\, Sherborne\, Dorset\, DT9 3RQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:food,Food & Drink,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Intuitive Chef":MAILTO:Kate@theintuitivechef.co.uk
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