Poyntington May Fair 2025
Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls […]
Free
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Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom
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A Folk Song Walk
Watercombe Dogs Farthing Gate Farm, Holnest, United KingdomJoin 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, […]
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Kanekt in concert
St Leonard's Church Church Green, Semley, dorset, United KingdomKanekt, a group of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds, brings together the distinctive sound of the sitar with clarinet, violin, guitar and percussion. With influences from jazz, Eastern European, […]
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A Few Crusted Characters
Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Road, AbbotsburyTo celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Abbotsbury Swannery. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]
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A Few Crusted Characters
Maumbury Rings 17 Maumbury Rd, DorchesterTo celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Maumbury Rings. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]
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Wincanton Choral Society present A Summer Soirée
Wincanton King Arthur's School, West Hill BA9 9BX West Hill, Wincanton, United Kingdomlight-hearted music with complimentary canapés and pay-bar in the extended interval, to round off performances in their 35th year George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare John Rutter: The Sprig […]
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A Few Crusted Characters
Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne MagnaTo celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]
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A Few Crusted Characters
Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne MagnaTo celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this […]
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HMS Heron Band
Henstridge Church HenstridgeA spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose […]
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‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’
Longthorns Farm Longthorns, WarehamMark 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 […]
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A Folk Song Walk
John's Pond nr. Hangman's Cottage, DorchesterJoin local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the […]
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Semley Music Festival
Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, SemleyBringing 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 […]
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