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  • Military Wives Choirs – Yeovilton

    Marston Magna Village Hall

    A performance by the fabulous military wives choirs Yeovilton. Tickets include glass of wine or soft drink. In support of Marston Magna Village Hall and Marston Magna Village Fair

    £12
  • A Folk Song Walk

    Watercombe Dogs Farthing Gate Farm, Holnest, United Kingdom

    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. Meet at Watercombe Dogs, Farthing Gate Farm, Holnest, DT9 5PX for 2pm. Refreshments, […]

    £10
  • Kanekt in concert

    St Leonard's Church Church Green, Semley, dorset, United Kingdom

    Kanekt, 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, Celtic and Indian classical music, Kanekt are newly formed by Devon-based sitar player, Ricky Romain. He is joined by Shaftesbury’s own Karen Wimhurst on clarinet, violinist Sudhi Salooja who has […]

    £15
  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Abbotsbury Swannery New Barn Road, Abbotsbury

    To 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 is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £15
  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Maumbury Rings 17 Maumbury Rd, Dorchester

    To 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 is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £45
  • Wincanton Choral Society present A Summer Soirée

    Wincanton King Arthur's School, West Hill BA9 9BX West Hill, Wincanton, United Kingdom

    light-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 of Thyme clarinet and piano duets and solos  in the Main Hall, King Arthur's School,  Wincanton BA9 9BX Saturday 14th June at 7.30 - note […]

    £10
  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To 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 is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £15
  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To 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 is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £45
  • Art Meets Sky: Helm Gallery Brings Bold ‘DISRUPTION’ Exhibition to Branksome’s Roof Terrace

    Rockwater Branksome is hosting an exclusive one-night-only rooftop takeover by Brighton’s Helm Gallery on Wednesday, June 18th.  The evening will showcase thought-provoking prints and original works from over 10 different artists set against the coastal backdrop of Branksome at sunset. This rooftop takeover represents everything Helm Gallery stands for – bringing exceptional art into unexpected […]

  • HMS Heron

    Henstridge Church Henstridge

    Enjoy a fabulous evening of popular music by the renowned HMS Heron Band 

    £15
  • A Folk Song Walk

    John's Pond nr. Hangman's Cottage, Dorchester

    Join 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 county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]

    £10