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DorPIP Dads FREE Online Course

Online

We are pleased to announce that DorPIP will be starting DorPIP Dad's group facilitated by the campaigner and keynote speaker, Mark Williams. Over the six weekly sessions you will have […]

Free

Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee […]

Free

Dawn chorus with breakfast

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the dawn chorus at the height of the bird breeding season, whilst John helps you identify birdsong unique to each species. Our tour includes areas not […]

£10

Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots

Shaftesbury

Upcycle lustrous sari silks and other fabrics to create a colourful coiled pot. This 3 hour workshop will be held at The Art Shed, my purpose built garden studio in the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. All materials are provided and participants will create a textile pot to take home, and lots of inspiration to […]

£30

Discovering bats

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led 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. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]

£10

Creative workshop: collage in nature

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Dorset artist Deb Chisman is back for another art based creative workshop 'Collage in nature', set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Join us on Thursday 6th June from 10.30am-4pm for this fun and relaxed workshop. We will start the morning with a wildlife walk around the farm and then […]

£60

Creative workshop: Stencil printed daisy tote bag

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Join us for a morning of floral creativity with Melanie Ward in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Learn how to print onto fabric, using pre-mixed fabric paints and bespoke daisy and meadow flower stencils. Perfect for beginners, the session will guide you through the essential methods for achieving great stencilling […]

£55

Creative Textiles Workshop: Landscape

Shaftesbury

We will be using appliqué and stitch to create a textile landscape. The course will cover art and textiles and combine aspects of composition, colour theory and mark-making. Workshops are held in a purpose built garden studio in Shaftesbury. With only 4 places you are assured of individual tuition and support.

£50

Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness – The Strange Apothecary Edition

Online

Unlock the Healing Power of Your Mind Living with chronic illness can leave you feeling powerless - but what if your mind held the key to unlocking your healing potential? Join Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness and discover how to transform your mindset to accelerate your body’s natural healing. This powerful, one-hour live workshop is […]

£27

Defashion Dorset

Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

Hawkers Farm is hosting Defashion Dorset on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2025 now in its third year. Founded by Jennifer Morisetti as an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. Enjoy talks, demonstrations and inspiring local exhibitors. Workshops will run over the 2 days and include upcycling, […]

£1 – £7

Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, glow worms, owls and nightjars. Meeting outside the Visitor Centre from 8.45pm. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.

£5.50 – £7.50

Semley Music Festival

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

Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July 6th. This year, Feelgood Sunday promises to lift your mind, body and spirit with a day packed full of yoga, tai chi, sound bath healing, […]

£10 – £25