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SUMMARY:Medical Detection Dogs a lecture by Joanna Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:29 September. The Blandford & District branch of the University of the Third Age invites you to a lecture at 2 pm at Durweston Village Hall\, where Joanna Gardiner will be speaking about Medical Detection Dogs. Please phone 01258 628079 for further information.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/medical-detection-dogs-a-lecture-by-joanna-gardiner/
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T184500
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
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SUMMARY:Words\, Music and Silence - The House of Life
DESCRIPTION:This lecture recital will consider Ralph Vaughan Williams’ settings of 6 sonnets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1904). The first of these to be composed was ‘Silent Noon’; singer Julia Hollander and pianist Peter McMullin will focus on this song\, its relationship to the rest of the cycle and especially the theme of silence. They analyse the ways Vaughan Williams’ music depicts silence\, and consider the role of Rossetti as both painter and wordsmith: calling on both our listening and our (silent) visual powers. The live performance context is an important aspect of the event\, as we witness how responsibility for noise-making passes back and forth between audience and musicians or how a pause inside a song serves the story-telling and the mood. In real time\, the performers demonstrate how silence works between one song and the next\, and its ultimate resonance at the end of the cycle.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/words-music-and-silence-the-house-of-life/
LOCATION:Arts University Bournemouth\, Arts University Bournemouth\, Wallisdown\, BH12 5HH
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="University Music":MAILTO:musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T110239Z
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SUMMARY:PETER OBORNE - TALK
DESCRIPTION:“The Assault on Truth\, Threat to Parliamentary Democracy” at Digby Memorial Hall\, Digby Road\, Sherborne. 7.00 for 7.30 – Tickets: £15.00 from Winstones Bookshop or Mary marydmc38@gmail.com 01963 251255 or on door.\nIn aid of Douzelage Conference April 2024″…….
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/peter-oborne-talk/
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Clothier":MAILTO:marydmc38@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240416T093851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T093851Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering bats
DESCRIPTION:Let’s see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. \nLed 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. \nWe have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh Farm for several years to help us better understand this intriguing species. There are 18 bat species in the UK\, and we have routinely recorded 7 of these at Bere Marsh Farm to date. Advances in technology in recent times have made it easier for us to learn about these fascinating and secretive creatures of the night. \nOur walk takes place from 8pm-10pm\, an ideal time to see and hear bat activity. We will explore a variety of habitats on the farm including open fields and woodland margins. Who knows\, we may encounter a bat species not previously recorded at Bere Marsh Farm before.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/discovering-bats/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm\, Newman's Drove\, Shillingstone\, Blandford\, DT11 0QY
CATEGORIES:Art,classes,Crafts,Family event,lectures & Talks,Wildlife,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The CRT":MAILTO:marketing@thecrt.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240314T152053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T152053Z
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SUMMARY:42. The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams
DESCRIPTION:42\, The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams (Unbound 2023) is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book which trawls through the personal papers\, drafts\, scripts\, notebooks and diaries of the much-missed humorous author (and later tech guru) Douglas Adams\, who died aged just 49\, in 2001. A famous procrastinator\, Adams regularly berated himself within the body of his draft manuscripts for not remembering an idea or for not getting to grips with his complex plots and hilarious characters. The book covers his life\, from cradle to grave\, including his time living in Stalbridge\, Dorset\, his years at Cambridge Footlights and at the BBC. \nDouglas Adams lived at Stalbridge\, where he wrote much of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy. He died in 2001 at the age of just 49. Kevin J Davies worked with Douglas Adams and will be at Sturminster Newton Literary Festival to talk about how he used personal papers and documents to create 42. The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/42-the-wildly-improbable-ideas-of-douglas-adams/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturminster Newton Literary Festival":MAILTO:sturlitfest1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240316T155714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T155714Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Arc with Robin Walter
DESCRIPTION:In The Long Arc\, Robin Walter reads a collection of nature and environmental-themed poems accompanied by music and imagery. \n‘The Long Arc’ consists of 3 pieces of writing on environmental themes\, accompanied by recorded music and visual images.\n‘Arbor Vitae’ is a poetic version of Robin’s book ‘Living With Trees’\, with images by Juliet Wimhurst.\n‘Cleave’ is a collection of poems that trace our estrangement from nature\, our enslavement to the treadmill of ‘progress’\, and how we might address this.\n‘Invocation’ is an invitation to the four elements\, in their benign forms\, to come to us and enrich our lives\, set to the famous music of Barber’s Adagio. \nRobin Walter is a forester and writer living in Dorset. His tree work over the last 30 years has included climbing\, felling\, management and consultancy. His publications include Living With Trees (Little Toller 2020) and a poetic version of the book published in Evolving The Forest (art.earth 2020). These explore our relationship with trees as a portal to the wider natural world. His poems have been included in Tears in the Fence journal.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-long-arc-with-robin-walter/
LOCATION:Sturminster Newton Library\, Bath Rd\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1EH
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,lectures & Talks,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturminster Newton Literary Festival":MAILTO:sturlitfest1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240418T125204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T125204Z
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SUMMARY:Running on Empty. Guy Deacon in Conversation with Jenny Devitt
DESCRIPTION:Aged 60 and having lived with Parkinson’s disease for over 10 years\, Guy Deacon CBE set out for one last adventure\, to drive solo from his home in the UK to South Africa. This incredible journey\, crossing Europe and the full length of Africa\, would take the former army officer and father of two over 12 months\, 18\,000 miles\, 25 countries\, 9 breakdowns\, an emergency evacuation and 3650 prescription pills.\nQuite simply an incredible feat for a man travelling alone with Stage 3 Parkinson’s. \nWith very little use of his hands\, poor spatial awareness\, and often appearing drunk to those who do not understand the disease\, Guy would drive\, live and sleep in his VW Transporter for 12 months\, often camping in the jungle and remote spots hundreds of miles from the nearest village or town.\nNavigating himself through cities and towns without knowing the language\, Guy would often get lost and ask for local directions after taking a wrong turn when network coverage killed his GPS or when the roads weren’t marked on the map. Not only would the journey be fulfilling a childhood dream to drive across Africa\, but Guy’s mission was also to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease\, which is heavily stigmatised in Africa\, where it is often linked to witchcraft and black magic\, leaving sufferers ostracised by their communities.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/running-on-empty-guy-deacon-in-conversation-with-jenny-devitt/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Book Talks,lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sturminster Newton Literary Festival":MAILTO:sturlitfest1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240508T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T145730Z
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SUMMARY:Marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Discover an array of moths and butterflies in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone\, Dorset. \nMoth 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 are cryptic\, amazing\, and in some cases highly specialised. Jack’s knowledge is extraordinary\, and adults and children alike will gain fascinating insights and facts about the species recorded at this event. \nThe CRT’s Community Engagement Manager and wildlife enthusiast Nick Dobbs will then take everyone on a one hour guided nature walk around Bere Marsh Farm and the Angela Hughes Nature Reserve\, focusing on butterflies\, as well as the other wildlife spotted along the way. \n⁠Book your place: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/marvellous-moths-and-beautiful-butterflies⁠
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/marvellous-moths-and-beautiful-butterflies/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm\, Newman's Drove\, Shillingstone\, Blandford\, DT11 0QY
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family,Family event,Gardens,lectures & Talks,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="The CRT":MAILTO:marketing@thecrt.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240624T200042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T200042Z
UID:29384-1721070000-1721075400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Israel/Palestine a Talk by an Observer
DESCRIPTION:Israel Palestine \n  \nAs the tragedy between Israel and Palestine continues Wincanton Quakers are hosting a talk by an observer who has just returned from the West Bank. \nSince 2002 the Quakers have managed a programme called Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAPPI) on behalf of the World Council of Churches. It has meant that over 1\,500 people from 22 countries have spent time living amongst the people of the West Bank\, the Jordan Valley and East Jerusalem. \nEAPPI is non-violent and non-partisan. It uses the internationally recognised role of accompaniment as a framework\, provides a protective presence and reports widely to raise awareness of human rights violations. \nThe Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos\, Dean of Salisbury has just returned from observing the situation and will be speaking at The Balsam Centre\, Wincanton at 7.0 pm on Monday 15th July. It is an open meeting and all are welcome.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/israel-palestine-a-talk-by-an-observer/
LOCATION:The Balsm Centre\, 1\, Westcourt\, Somerset\, BA8 0JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Wincanton Quakers":MAILTO:richardportera@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240606T121730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T121749Z
UID:28661-1727895600-1727904600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wincanton Camera Club present a talk by Charlie Waite\, landscape photographer
DESCRIPTION:Wincanton Camera Club present a talk by Charlie Waite. Regarded as one of this country’s top landscape photographers with a worldwide reputation\, his photographs are held in private and corporate collections. Charlie has lectured throughout the UK\, Europe and US with solo exhibitions in places such as London\, Tokyo\, Sydney\, Brisbane\, Melbourne\, New York and California. In 2016 he was invited by the Royal Academy of Arts to exhibit in their Summer Exhbition. \nCharlie is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and holds an honorary Fellowship of the British Institute of Professional Photographers. Having started out working for the BBC behind the scenes\, Charlie is now frequently seen on British Television discussing the finer aspects of landscape photography. He is the owner and founder of Light & Land\, the UK’s leading photographic workshop and tour company which has been running tours\, courses and workshops for over 29 years with the help of a select team of photographers.\nIn 2007 Charlie launched the UK Landscape Photographer of the Year\, an international competition open to all\, which ties in with Charlie’s desire to share his passion and appreciation of the beauty of our surroundings through photography. \nFunds raised from the evening will be shared with The Disabled Photographers’ charity. A raffle prize offers a chance to own one of Charlie’s prints.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/wincanton-camera-club-present-a-talk-by-charlie-waite-landscape-photographer/
LOCATION:Wincanton Memorial Hall\, High Street\, Wincanton\, Somerset\, BA9 9JX
CATEGORIES:Art,Book Talks,Exhibition,lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wincanton camera club":MAILTO:chairman@wincantoncameraclub.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240717T075243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T075243Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi foray
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPart of the excitement of a fungi foray is the anticipation of finding some unusual\, and at a similar event last year we discovered some nationally rare fungi species including Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum)\, Medusa Mushroom (Agaricus bohusii)\, Oak Bracket Fungus (Pseudoinonotus dryadeus) and Wrinkled Peach Mushroom (Rhodotus palmatus). \nAdults £10  |  Children £3\nCRT Friends & Volunteers £5 \n12th October Fungi foray at Bere Marsh Farm (thecrt.co.uk) \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/fungi-foray/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm\, Newman's Drove\, Shillingstone\, Blandford\, DT11 0QY
CATEGORIES:charity event,Family event,lectures & Talks,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="The CRT":MAILTO:marketing@thecrt.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20240819T124649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T124649Z
UID:30984-1730316600-1730323800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:"What it Takes" A talk by Belinda Holdsworth
DESCRIPTION:After over thirty years as a humanitarian worker for the United Nations\, working in the Balkans\, the Caucasus\, across Africa and from New York and Geneva HQs\, Belinda Holdsworth will share some of her experience of what it takes – personally and professionally – to deliver assistance in accordance with humanitarian values and principles in an increasingly challenging global environment.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/what-it-takes-a-talk-by-belinda-holdsworth/
LOCATION:Caryford Hall\, Maggs Lane\, Castle Cary\, BA7 7JJ
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250224T101732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T101732Z
UID:37925-1742239800-1742243400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:West Somerset Railway
DESCRIPTION:Joe is the author of ‘Tithe Barns’ and ‘Railway Enthusiasm in Twenty-first-century Britain’ and conducts talks on railways and the railway hobby. His railway experience comes from over a decade working within the railway hobby\, including for railway modelling company PECO and the West Somerset Railway. He currently works for Dovetail Games\, makers of the popular Train Simulator PC game. railway experience comes from over a decade working within the railway hobby\, including for the West Somerset Railway.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/west-somerset-railway/
LOCATION:Church House\, Bathwell Lane\, Milborne Port\, DT9 5AN
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milborne Port History &amp%3B Heritage Group":MAILTO:mphhgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250218T094307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T094312Z
UID:37784-1743184800-1743190200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meet the Maker - creative entrepreneur Sonnaz
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Sonnaz\, upholstery expert on BBC’s The Repair Shop\, speaking about her work\, interior business\, and the importance of creativity.\n\nJoin us at Walford Mill\, Wimborne for an inspiring evening as we welcome Sonnaz to the Mill as part of our Meet the Maker programme. Viewers of BBC’s The Repair Shop will recognise Sonnaz as one of the show’s resident Experts\, regularly tasked with restoring treasured items back to their former glory.\n\nWhen she’s not working in The Repair Shop barn\, Sonnaz runs her own company providing a full interior service to individuals\, businesses and organisations\, from loving restorations of single pieces of furniture to full interior design projects.\n\nTrusted by household names including Lush and National Trust\, Sonnaz has built a reputation synonymous with craftsmanship and sustainability. With the launch of her new home and lifestyle brand\, House of Sonnaz towards the end of 2025\, her goal is to set an example of sustainable\, ethical manufacturing in Great Britain.\n\nThis in-person event will take place in the Little Pickle at The Mill Café and is an opportunity to learn about Sonnaz’s creative practice\, commercial nous and some of the defining moments in her successful career to date. It’s an unmissable evening for anyone interested in upholstery\, furniture restoration\, interior design and how to balance commercial and creative success.\n\nThis Meet the Maker event is part of our new community programme\, ‘Mill Meets’\, funded by Dorset Council. Tickets include a drink and canapés.\n\nTickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/meet-the-maker-creative-entrepreneur-sonnaz/
LOCATION:Walford Mill Crafts\, Walford Mill Crafts\, Knobcrook Road\, Wimborne\, BH21 1NL
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walford Mill Crafts":MAILTO:info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250512T121551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T121554Z
UID:41405-1748268000-1748278800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Folk Song Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood for a walk around fields and woods of the Blackmore Vale\, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore beautiful countryside\, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before.\n\nMeet at Watercombe Dogs\, Farthing Gate Farm\, Holnest\, DT9 5PX for 2pm. Refreshments\, not included\, are provided upon our return.\n\nBring your own water bottle\, stout walking boots\, and headgear if hot. Walkers are responsible for their own surefootedness.\nThe walk will be about 4 miles and take about 3 hours\, with frequent stops for songs. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome\, so long as they don’t ‘sing-along’!\n\n£10 per adult in cash on arrival\, u-18s free.\n\nIn association with Dorset Rural Music School.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-folk-song-walk/
LOCATION:Watercombe Dogs\, Farthing Gate Farm\, Holnest\, DT9 5PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alastair Braidwood":MAILTO:Alastair.j.braidwood@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250612T101450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T092021Z
UID:42769-1751209200-1751216400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:BEE TALK and TEA
DESCRIPTION:A talk by North Dorset Beekeepers Association followed by Tea and Cake\n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bee-talk-and-tea/
LOCATION:Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall\, Fifehead Magdalen\, Gillingham\, SP8 5RR
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks,tea
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of FMVH":MAILTO:alison.shirley.uk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250702T132446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T132450Z
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SUMMARY:ESCAPE THE MATRIX
DESCRIPTION:In this lively interactive presentation – ESCAPE THE MATRIX – Alex Retrov reveals how you are unknowingly controlled by a system the very day the State created a ‘legal fiction’ from your Birth Certificate\, effectively separating you from a valuable trust account set up by the government on the very day you were born – worth hundreds of thousands of pounds\, from the moment you took your first breath.\n\nThe government and the banks profit from trading this account on the stock markets over the years\, while you remain unaware that you are the rightful beneficiary of this trust account.\n\nAlex has traced repressive State control back to historical documents such as the Magna Carta and the 1302 Papal Bull Unum Sanctum\, in which Pope Boniface VIII claimed all the souls on Earth as the property of The Vatican. This remains true to this day\, unless the claim is formally rejected and rebutted.\n\nAn ‘Affidavit of Freedom’ reclaims your identity as a living man or woman\, rather than remaining controlled by the State as a corporate/legal fiction. Now is the time to assert yourself\, to free yourself from a system of modern-day slavery and corporate control… before it’s too late. ESCAPE THE MATRIX.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/escape-the-matrix/
LOCATION:The Allendale Centre\, Hanham Road\, Wimborne\, BH211AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="David":MAILTO:david.ewart@thelivingman.me
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250718T090136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T090137Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Bats
DESCRIPTION:Join expert\, Nick Tomlinson\, to learn about our bat species and how to detect them. \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL. Adults over 18 only please. \n£100 per person. \nAll money raised helps to support the vital conservation work of Dorset Wildlife Trust\, protecting wildlife now and for future generations to come. \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/introduction-to-bats/
LOCATION:Kingcombe Visitor Centre\, Lower Kingcombe\, Toller Porcorum\, Dorchester\, DT2 0EQ
CATEGORIES:classes,lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250726T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250718T091857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T091858Z
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SUMMARY:Beaver Ecology and Field Signs
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the ecology of beavers and discover what makes them such vital ecosystem engineers. Take a trip to the Dorset Beaver Project site to see the incredible habitats created by the beavers. Beavers are nocturnal animals\, so we hope to catch a glimpse of these elusive creatures during our evening visit to the site.\n\nSteve has been working in conservation for 20 years\, with the last 15 years working for Dorset Wildlife Trust. As the dedicated beaver project officer\, Steve will teach you about the fantastic work happening here in the heart of West Dorset.\n\nIn February 2021 a pair of Eurasian Beavers were released into an enclosed site in West Dorset. Following a classroom based session to learn about beavers’ ecology\, Steve will take you from Kingcombe Visitor Centre to visit the project where you will experience first hand the transformation that has occurred in this unique habitat. Dorset Wildlife Trust has been working closely with partner organisations to monitor the beavers and learn more about their ecology. Steve will show you the changes to the site and you will have the opportunity to learn about their impacts on the hydrology and biodiversity.\n\nPlease bring any food for the evening. Due to the nature of the wetlands\, wellies are essential. Please be prepared for the weather (sunhat\, suncream\, warm clothing\, and waterproofs are advisable). For beaver watching\, please wear warm\, dark coloured (or camouflaged) clothing\, hat and gloves. Optional: binoculars\, camera\, food and water\, camping chair. We discourage the use of insect repellent\, so please wear long clothing and a hat for protection against insect bites.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/beaver-ecology-and-field-signs/
LOCATION:Kingcombe Visitor Centre\, Lower Kingcombe\, Toller Porcorum\, Dorchester\, DT2 0EQ
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250907T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T185752Z
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SUMMARY:To Yollow Autumn Turn'd - Tim Laycock & Alastair Braidwood
DESCRIPTION:Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood is joined by his friend and mentor\, esteemed and respected folk musician Tim Laycock\, for an evening of words and music relating to the turning of the year towards Autumn: the harvest\, countryside ways and\, most importantly\, cider! Alastair and Tim are both actors and storytellers\, as well as musicians and singers. They are best known for their unaccompanied close-harmony singing woven into short stories. Readings\, songs\, and traditional tunes to toe-tap along to\, all from the Westcountry\, will come together to create a seasonal evening that educates as well as entertains.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/to-yollow-autumn-turnd-tim-laycock-alastair-braidwood/
LOCATION:Mill House Cider Museum\, 33 Moreton Road\, Owermoigne\, dorset\, DT2 8HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks,live music,music
ORGANIZER;CN="Alastair Braidwood":MAILTO:Alastair.j.braidwood@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250929T185722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T185724Z
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SUMMARY:Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury\, Dorchester - Guest Speaker: Mike Randall - Cyprus Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:MIKE RANDALL – WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER – CYPRUS ARCHAEOLOGY  \nWe welcome back to Live Laugh Love Ladies Club Poundbury Dorchester Mike Randall\, a volunteer from the town’s Shire Hall. With his wealth of history knowledge\, he will be giving a talk on “Cyprus Archaeology.”    \nCyprus is at the gateway of all ancient civilizations including Greek\, Phoenician\, Egyptian\, Roman\, Byzantine\, Ottoman and British. It is rich in history and archaeology but so much more still lies undiscovered. See photos and images of archaeological excavations in Northern Cyprus and handle ancient artefacts and examine which are genuine and which are fake.  \nThe place where the dig took place is called Lambousa (It means ‘shining light’ in Greek)\, and it is the place where the finest silver in the world was uncovered- ‘David Plates’. Excavating has taken place there for decades (holiday times when Mike was a headteacher) and focused on early tombs. Digs have also taken place at Salamis\, an ancient Greek city state that was founded by Teucer who fought with Odysseus at Troy which is an amazing site.  \nBooking is appreciated to reserve your place\, please do so by 9 October 2025 as numbers are required to be advised to the venue. Please advise of any dietary requirements when you book.  \nTicket Price includes a Guest Speaker\, a light Supper and a Free Raffle.  \nPremium Membership Ticket Price – £18.00  \nFree Member/Guest Ticket Price – £24.00   \nPayment can be made either by Bank Transfer (details below) or by PayPal when booking online (www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs).  \nSally Childs-Slade trading as Live Laugh Love Ladies Club (Poundbury\, Dorchester)  \nAccount Number: 71993727  \nSort Code: 04-00-03  \nOptional Premium Membership is available for £35.00 per year. This includes reduced entry price to Club Events\, Loyalty Scheme\, Pen\, Affiliate Offers\, Priority for Special Events. This can be purchased online or at an Event.  \nFor further information on all the above please email sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com\, call/text 07703 171545 or www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs.  \nSally looks forward to welcoming you to an event of the Poundbury\, Dorchester Live Laugh Love Ladies Club soon! 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/live-laugh-love-ladies-club-poundbury-dorchester-guest-speaker-mike-randall-cyprus-archaeology/
LOCATION:Crossroads\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\,\, Dorchester\, dorset\, DT1 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Childs-Slade - Host%2C Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury%2C Dorchester":MAILTO:sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250930T073200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073202Z
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SUMMARY:Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury\, Dorchester - Afternoon Tea & Talk at Athelhampton House & Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Afternoon Tea will be taken in The Long Hall situated within The Coach House that is in the beautiful grounds of Athelhampton House and Gardens\, a Tudor House which is a popular Dorset attraction.  It was quoted by Sir Frederick Treves “that it was without question the most picturesque house in the county.”  \nAfternoon tea will consist of scones\, with Dorset clotted cream and fruit jam\, a selection of small cakes and a selection of finger sandwiches including tea or coffee. Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that staff are aware before the event.  \nAlso\, included there will be a 30-minutes talk by Owen\, the Houses’ Tour Guide on the History of Athelhampton House.  \nIf you would like to visit the House and/or Gardens before the Afternoon Tea\, there is an additional charge which has not been included in the event price ticket.   \nAthelhampton is located between Puddletown and Tolpuddle with excellent road links. Postcode: DT2 7LG  \nBy road on the A35 from Dorchester to Poole or A354 from Blandford follow the brown signs at the “Northbrook” junction and turn left at the traffic lights in Puddletown.  \nPremium Member Ticket Price £27.00  \nFree Member/Guest Member Ticket Price £29.00  \nBooking is essential to reserve your place\, please do so by 10 October 2025 as numbers are required to be advised to the venue. Please advise of any dietary requirements when you book.  \nPayment can be made either booking on-line on the Live Laugh Love Ladies Club website by PayPal or by Bank Transfer (details below).  \nSally Childs-Slade trading as Live Laugh Love Ladies Club (Poundbury\, Dorchester)  \nAccount Number: 71993727  \nSort Code: 04-00-03  \nOptional Membership is available for £35.00 per year. This includes reduced entry price to Club Events\, Loyalty Scheme\, Pen\, Affiliate Offers\, Priority for Special Events\,  \nFor further information on all the above Event and Membership please contact sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com or 07703 171545.  \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/live-laugh-love-ladies-club-poundbury-dorchester-afternoon-tea-talk-at-athelhampton-house-gardens/
LOCATION:Athelhampton House & Gardens\, Athelhampton\, Dorchester\, DT2 7LG
CATEGORIES:Afternoon tea,lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Childs-Slade - Host%2C Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury%2C Dorchester":MAILTO:sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20251022T101026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T101029Z
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SUMMARY:The Life of Violet Cross
DESCRIPTION:A talk on the life and achievements of Violet Cross will be held at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall on Friday 31st October at 7:30pm. \nThere will be a cash bar and free canapés.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-life-of-violet-cross/
LOCATION:Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall\, 1-10 Partway\, Hazelbury Bryan
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250930T073006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073012Z
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SUMMARY:Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury\, Dorchester - Guest Speaker: Portia Mcmenemy - Breathwork Facilitator
DESCRIPTION:12 NOVEMBER 2025 – Portia Mcmenemy – Breathwork Facilitator from The Rooms\, Poundbury  \nWe welcome to our November event Portia Mcmenemy\, a Breathwork Facilitator who will bring to us everyday breathwork for relaxation that will have simple practices to our routine bringing calm\, energy\, and balance. Portia will demonstrate to us how effective calming breathing patterns can soothe your mind and body especially as we will soon be moving into the hectic time of Christmas!  Ever find yourself holding your breath without realizing it? You are not alone! And this session might be exactly what you need.  \nBooking is appreciated to reserve your place\, please do so by 6 November 2025  (the Thursday before the event) as numbers are required to be advised to the venue. Please advise of any dietary requirements when you book.  \nTicket Price includes a Guest Speaker\, a light Supper\, and a Free Raffle.  \nPremium Membership Ticket Price – £18.00  \nFree Member/Guest Ticket Price – £24.00   \nPayment can be made either by Bank Transfer (details below) or by PayPal when booking online (www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs).  \nSally Childs-Slade trading as  \nLive Laugh Love Ladies Club (Poundbury\, Dorchester)  \nAccount Number: 71993727       Sort Code: 04-00-03  \nOptional Premium Membership is available for £35.00 per year. This includes reduced entry price to Club Events\, Loyalty Scheme\, Pen\, Affiliate Offers\, Priority for Special Events. This can be purchased online or at an Event.  \nFor further information on all the above please email sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com\, call/text 07703 171545 or www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs.  \nSally looks forward to welcoming you to an event of the Poundbury\, Dorchester Live Laugh Love Ladies Club soon!  \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/live-laugh-love-ladies-club-poundbury-dorchester-guest-speaker-portia-mcmenemy-breathwork-facilitator/
LOCATION:Crossroads\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester DT1 3JH\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester\, DT1 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Childs-Slade - Host%2C Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury%2C Dorchester":MAILTO:sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20251028T094422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T094425Z
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SUMMARY:AERIAL ATLAS OF ANCIENT BRITAIN\, David R Abram
DESCRIPTION:Join author and photographer David R Abram for a stunning visual journey through Britain’s prehistoric landscapes.\nUsing drones and telescopic poles\, David reveals ancient sites as they’ve never been seen before – from neolithic tombs and bronze age barrows to the great megaliths of Wessex.\nFeaturing highlights from his acclaimed book Aerial Atlas of Ancient Britain and sneak previews from his new Barrowlands projects\, including landscapes around Hambledon Hill.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/aerial-atlas-of-ancient-britain-david-r-abram/
LOCATION:Child Okeford Village Hall\, Child Okeford
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20250930T073101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073106Z
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SUMMARY:Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury\, Dorchester - Guest Speaker: Grace Lovelass - Opera Singer & Triathlete
DESCRIPTION:3 DECEMBER 2025 – GRACE LOVELASS\, GLITZ\, GLAMOUR & BLOWING RASPBERRIES – FESTIVE EDITION!  \nWe welcome to our December and Christmas event Grace Lovelass\, an operatic mezzo-soprano\, and a long-distance triathlete.    \nGrace is an energetic and a versatile entertainer and she has written and produced three comedy music shows\, the most recent “Ballgowns & Bib Shorts – the musical memoir of an opera-singing triathlete” which was developed with the support of the Lighthouse – Poole and Mayflower Studios and premiered at Dorchester Arts in February  and at Shaftesbury Arts Centre in September.  \nGrace was formerly a public relations manager. She embarked on a second career in music after joining a group of amateur players who performed variety shows in a gaslit cinema. Rediscovering a childhood love for the stage\, she took private lessons and made her classical/operatic debut at the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival in 2015. Grace is also a trained dancer who has competed in Ballroom and Latin at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom\, as well as being an artist\, drawing and painting in graphite and watercolours.  \nBooking is appreciated to reserve your place\, please do so by 27 November 2025 (the Thursday before the event date) as numbers are required to be advised to the venue. Please advise of any dietary requirements when you book.  \nTicket Price includes a Guest Speaker\, a light Supper\, and a Free Raffle.  \nPremium Membership Ticket Price – £18.00  \nFree Member/Guest Ticket Price – £24.00   \nPayment can be made either by Bank Transfer (details below) or by PayPal when booking online (www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs).  \nSally Childs-Slade trading as  \nLive Laugh Love Ladies Club (Poundbury\, Dorchester)  \n  \nAccount Number: 71993727             Sort Code: 04-00-03  \nOptional Premium Membership is available for £35.00 per year. This includes reduced entry price to Club Events\, Loyalty Scheme\, Pen\, Affiliate Offers\, Priority for Special Events. This can be purchased online or at an Event.  \nFor further information on all the above please email sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com\, call/text 07703 171545 or www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs.  \nSally looks forward to welcoming you to an event of the Poundbury\, Dorchester Live Laugh Love Ladies Club soon!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/live-laugh-love-ladies-club-poundbury-dorchester-guest-speaker-grace-lovelass-opera-singer-triathlete/
LOCATION:Crossroads\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester DT1 3JH\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester\, DT1 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Childs-Slade - Host%2C Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury%2C Dorchester":MAILTO:sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20251113T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165814Z
UID:53301-1764844200-1764851400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Conservation In Action - Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about aviation and the stories behind historic aircraft? \nStep behind the scenes at the Fleet Air Arm Museum and discover how conservation specialists preserve the legacy of naval aviation for future generations. \nJoin the Museum’s Principal Conservator of Naval Aircraft\, David Morris\, on an exclusive ‘Conservation in Action’ tour — a unique opportunity to see firsthand the intricate work involved in restoring and preserving iconic Fleet Air Arm aircraft. \nThis two-hour experience begins with an in-depth presentation\, offering insight into the philosophy\, methods\, and decision-making processes behind major conservation projects. You’ll then be guided through the museum’s exhibition halls for a closer look at aircraft such as the WWII Corsair KD431\, where meticulous paint archaeology has revealed original wartime camouflage beneath layers applied in the 1960s. \nThe tour finishes with a tour of the exciting rebuild of the only surviving Fairey Barracuda\, DP872\, in the Arthur Kimberley Viewing Gallery. \nThursday 4 December at 10.30am \nTickets are £30 per person. \nTours strictly pre booked only and limited to 10 people maximum per tour. Museum Access is included on the day of your visit.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/conservation-in-action-behind-the-scenes-tour/
LOCATION:The Fleet Air Arm Museum\, RNAS Yeovilton\, Ilchester\, BA22 8HT
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Fleet Air Arm Museum":MAILTO:fleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20251124T134407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T135810Z
UID:53706-1765533600-1765540800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:GOOD VIBRATIONS - A TUNEFUL TALK FOR EVERYONE
DESCRIPTION:Soundwaves and stories come together as Wimborne u3a’s final talk of the season looks set to hit all the right notes. \nOn Friday December 12th\, presenters Jacqueline and Brian Sutton invite you on a nostalgic journey through the birth of British pop music\, celebrating the genius of pioneering sound engineer and record producer Joe Meek. From the chart-topping “Telstar” to the legendary Tea Chest Tapes\, this feel-good presentation is packed with toe-tapping tunes and heartwarming memories. It’s a musical time machine you won’t want to miss. \nAll talks take place at Wesley Hall\, Methodist Church\, King Street in Wimborne at 10am for a 10.30am start. No booking required. £2 for u3a members; £4 for non-members.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/good-vibrations-a-tuneful-talk-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, Methodist Church Wimborne\, 4A King Street\, Wimborne\, Dorset\, BH21 1DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wimborne u3a":MAILTO:membership@wimborneu3a.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231533
CREATED:20260111T114924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T114926Z
UID:72601-1773862200-1773867600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:FREE TALK - Gardening in a time of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:ENTRANCE FREE – EVERYBODY WELCOME\nGardening in a time of Climate Change\nA Talk by Ian Tribe \nWednesday 18th March\, 7.30pm \nat The Pamela Hambro Hall\,\nWinterborne Stickland\, DT11 0NT\nRaffle • Refreshments
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/free-talk-gardening-in-a-time-of-climate-change/
LOCATION:The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall\, West Street\, Winterborne Stickland\, DT11 0NT
CATEGORIES:Gardens,lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="The Valley Gardening Club":MAILTO:valleygardening@gmail.com
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