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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T100000
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SUMMARY:Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:‘Railway 200’ Summer Tea Party \nSunday 13th July 2025\nJoin us at the old railway station in Spetisbury\, Dorset\, from\n10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the\nbirth of modern railways.\nPimms\, teas & coffees\, scones\, cakes\nand other tasty treats available.\nSecond hand gifts for sale\, and a range of exhibits and\ninformation by the North Dorset Railway.\nEntertainment by Blandford Ukulele Group at 12.45.\nAll for a donation (cash only please) to the Spetisbury Station\nProject to help us maintain and improve the station site.\nIf wet\, find us in the Spetisbury Village Hall.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/spetisbury-station-project-summer-tea-party/
LOCATION:Spetisbury\, Spetisbury Station Project\, off A350\, Spetisbury\, BH11 9DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Afternoon tea,Family event,Food & Drink,music,Open day
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250715T203000
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SUMMARY:A Folk Song Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWalks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your own water bottle\, stout walking boots\, and headgear if hot. Walkers are responsible for their own surefootedness.\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome\, so long as they don’t ‘sing along’!\nIn association with Dorset Rural Music School.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-folk-song-walk-3/
LOCATION:John’s Pond and Watermeadow\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT2 7SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorset Rural Music School":MAILTO:drmsblandford@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250714T171909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T171913Z
UID:44050-1753813800-1753821000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Folk Song Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWalks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your own water bottle\, stout walking boots\, and headgear if hot. Walkers are responsible for their own surefootedness.\nWell-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome\, so long as they don’t ‘sing along’!\nIn association with Dorset Rural Music School.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-folk-song-walk-4/
LOCATION:John’s Pond and Watermeadow\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT2 7SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:History,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorset Rural Music School":MAILTO:drmsblandford@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250624T083921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T083927Z
UID:43186-1754161200-1754172000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
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:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
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:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250810T170645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T170646Z
UID:45253-1757703600-1757716200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester\, No.28
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro dance and music in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music\, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner\, an instrument\, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances.\n\nAs ever\, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new tunebook link in the discussion)\, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal\, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop\, or just come for the Bal.\n\nWorkshop: 7pmBal: 8pm – 10.30\n\nKitchen facilities and hot drinks are available\, but bring your own drinks and nibbles. There are a pub and a convenience shop opposite.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/eurobal-wessex-dorchester-no-28/
LOCATION:The Brownsword Hall\, Pummery Square\, Poundbury\, Dt1 3GW
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Family event,live music,music
ORGANIZER;CN="Alastair Braidwood":MAILTO:Alastair.j.braidwood@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250822T093956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T093958Z
UID:45246-1757703600-1757716200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester\, No.28
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro music and dance in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music\, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner\, an instrument\, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances.\n\nAs ever\, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new tunebook link in the discussion)\, novice dancers are invited to learn some basic steps at the workshop before the main Bal\, and old friends who already know the steps can help at the workshop\, or just come for the Bal.\n\nWorkshop: 7pmBal: 8pm – 10.30\n\nKitchen facilities and hot drinks are available\, but bring your own drinks and nibbles. There are a pub and a convenience shop opposite.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/eurobal-wessex-dorchester-no-28-2/
LOCATION:The Brownsword Hall\, Pummery Square\, Poundbury\, Dt1 3GW
CATEGORIES:Dance,Family,Family event,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:20250920T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250902T114750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T114752Z
UID:46611-1758371400-1758373200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Free Lunchtime Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St Peter’s Church on Dorchester Saturday 20th September between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music given by jazz pianist\, Sam B Hanson. Alongside his programme of jazz classics\, Sam will be taking requests for improvisations from the audience! Admission is free and all are very welcome.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/free-lunchtime-concert-4/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Dorchester\, 26 High East Street\, Dorchester\, DT1 1XA
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20250907T185750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T185752Z
UID:47265-1758463200-1758474000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
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:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20251201T085852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085854Z
UID:70991-1765029600-1765033200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kick start your Christmas and join us for some free Christmas Cheer at Sherborne Abbey. \nThis free to enter event will have a retiring collection that is split 50/50 with Sherborne Abbey and The Rifles Charity. \nThe Rifles have a long steep history with Sherborne with the Dorset Regiment and Devon an Dorset Regiment being antecedent Regiments of The Rifles.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/salamanca-band-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sherborne Abbey\, The Abbey Close\, SHERBORNE\, DT9 3LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,concert,live music,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20251110T101355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T101751Z
UID:52913-1765913400-1765920600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:BSO Brass Ensemble 'Winter Fanfare'
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\nThe BSO Brass Ensemble takes a festive frolic from days of old\, through favourites from near and far\, and over into contemporary cinema soundtracks. Settle into the seasonal spirit in style this midwinter. \nBeloved traditional pieces\, including the Coventry Carol\, March from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and We Three Kings\, to warm the heart\, like a hot chocolate on a snowy day. With musical marshmallows and sprinkles in excess! \nA heartwarming programme filled with festive cheer\, complete with classics like Santa Claus is Coming to Town\, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas\, and the rousing favourite Fairytale of New York. \nThe festive sound of BSO Brass is made to be listened to with good company\, so gather the family and make merry – Christmas is just around the corner! \nTouring Dorset with Artsreach\, the county’s rural arts charity.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bso-brass-ensemble-winter-fanfare/
LOCATION:Blandford Parish Church\, Market Place\, Blandford Forum\, DT11 7AD
CATEGORIES:music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20260206T093205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T093208Z
UID:73673-1772220600-1772227800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:HMS Heron Volunteer Band
DESCRIPTION:🎶 A winter evening of live music in Henstridge 🎶 \nHMS Heron RN Volunteer Band are coming to St Nicholas Church for a wonderful Winter Concerton Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm. \nExpect stirring brass music\, a beautiful setting\, and a really enjoyable evening out — with bar and refreshments available. \n🎟 £15 per ticket (includes 5 raffle tickets) \n🎵 Limited seating – booking advised \nAll proceeds support C.L.A.S.H\, helping improve safety in Henstridge. \n👉 Book online via the link https://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1999512 \nor QR code on the poster \nPlease share — it really helps 💙
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/hms-heron-volunteer-band/
LOCATION:St Nicholas Church\, Henstridge\, BA8 0QE\, Church St\, Henstridge\, somerset\, BA8 0QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
ORGANIZER;CN="C.L.A.S.H":MAILTO:Pauldimishky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20260314T090348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T090354Z
UID:75360-1774796400-1774803600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bach: St John Passion at Milton Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir\, together with the Wessex Baroque Collective\, performs the wonderful St John Passion on Palm Sunday. \nEvangelist:  Kieran White \nConductor:  David Gostick \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bach-st-john-passion-at-milton-abbey/
LOCATION:Milton Abbey\, Blandford Forum\, Dorset\, DT11 0BZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir":MAILTO:via website
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T010242
CREATED:20260408T102741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T102742Z
UID:80854-1777663800-1777672800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Big Dorset May Day Family Ceilidh
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller.\n\nJoin Tatterdemalion\, the band of the New Hardy Players\, who will be bringing to life traditional Dorset tunes enjoyed for nearly 200 years. With expert caller Angela Laycock to guide every move\, it’s fun for all ages and no experience or partner is needed; someone will take you by the hand\, metaphorically and literally!\n\nThe bar will be available to quench danced-up thirsts. A treat for those who enjoy the simpler things in life\, such as fine company\, good music\, and energetic dancing\, it’s a joyous celebration of local music\, community spirit\, and good old-fashioned fun.\n\nFamily-friendly fun starts early with a special hour-long session perfect for younger dancers of single-digit age from 5.30pm\, before the main ceilidh kicks off at 7.30pm.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-big-dorset-may-day-family-ceilidh/
LOCATION:Hardye Theatre\, Thomas Hardye School\, Queen's Avenue\, Dorchester\, DT1 2ET
CATEGORIES:Barn Dance,Children's,Dance,Family,Family event,History,live music,music,Music Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Alastair Braidwood":MAILTO:Alastair.j.braidwood@outlook.com
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