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  • Three Counties Swing Band

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    Playing music from the big band era and beyond. Ticket price includes afternoon tea. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14

  • Artsreach Basset

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Toronto-based indie-folk duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart Based in Toronto, indie-folk duo Basset bring a deep love of the natural world to their gorgeously meditative performances, exploring themes of life in change, their travels around Northern Ontario, the Canadian and American prairies and the many characters who have crossed their paths. Acoustic songwriters […]

    £5 – £30

  • Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine • And when it turns dark, join us to switch on our Christmas lights This is a free family event All Welcome!

    Free

  • “Come and Sing” Workshop and Concert

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An enjoyable day of singing along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows, and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from […]

    £20

  • CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

    Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

    CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will […]

  • CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

    Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

    CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will […]

  • The Long Arc with Robin Walter

    Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

    In The Long Arc, Robin Walter reads a collection of nature and environmental-themed poems accompanied by music and imagery. ‘The Long Arc’ consists of 3 pieces of writing on environmental […]

    £8

  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide range of stalls offering food, drink and crafts with lots of free activities for children.

  • Ceilidh with Tim Laycock and Friends Caller Angela Laycock

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    27.7.2024 @ 7.00 pm Ceilidh with Tim Laycock Village Hall, Ibberton DT110EJ, Funds Ibberton Church £10 pp What 3 words ///deaf.champions.thinkers

    £10

  • Teddy20’s 10 Year Birthday Bash

    Bryanston School Blandford

    Who fancies a party? We certainly do! As we celebrate the milestone of our charity turning 10 in November, we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate it than by throwing a spectacular Birthday Bash! Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, delectable foods, refreshing drinks, and live […]

    £65.00

  • Sturminster Newton Christmas Tree Light Switch On

    Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On is the most popular Sturminster Newton event of the year and Saturday 30th November 2024 is going to be the best ever to date!!! 10.00am-2.00pm Christmas Market at The Exchange 10.30am Bib the Trike and Father Christmas 11am-7pm Dorset Artisan Market 11.00am-3.30pm Father Christmas at 1855 12noon William […]

  • Lev’s Violin

    Shipton Gorge Village Hall Church Lane, Brooke Street, Bridport, United Kingdom

    Born with a beautiful sound but no name, Lev's Violin was valued as worthless. Although its origins remained a mystery, many tales were attached to Lev's Violin, some true and […]

    £13

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