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Charity Open Day

Warmwell DT2 8HQ Warmwell stables, Dorchester

Warmwell stables open there doors for a fun day out

Popsicle Catapults and Gadget Bingo

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Library Summer Reading Challenge Children's Activity: Let's get creative and let's have some fun with some Gadget Bingo and make your own popsicle catapults!

Free

The Rascally Diner by LAStheatre

Alderholt Village Hall Alderholt

Everybody clap your pans – it’s time for The Rascally Diner! Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food which heads to Dorset through Artsreach this summer! Chef Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley is famous […]

£5 – £20

Life Drawing Sessions

Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

Friendly life drawing sessions, all abilities welcome. At Marnhull Village Hall 10.30am - 12.30pm Last Friday of each month. £8 per session Contact Katie on 07766 311 810

£8

The Rascally Diner by LAStheatre

Broadmayne First School Knighton Lane, Broadmayne

Everybody clap your pans – it’s time for The Rascally Diner! Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food, which tours Dorset with Artsreach. Chef Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley is famous for creating some […]

£5 – £20

‘Wuthering Heights’ outdoor show at Maumbury Rings, Dorchester

Maumbury Rings 17 Maumbury Rd, Dorchester

Picnic and a show! Enjoy SISATA's new outdoor adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'. Performing at Dorchester's historical Maumbury Ring's at 6.30pm 22nd July for one night only. Upon the brooding heath, an intoxicating obsession torments the moor. Witness a passion that goes beyond the grave... Enjoy the show from your very own picnic blanket, tucking into […]

£12 – £14

‘Wuthering Heights’ outdoor show at Maumbury Rings, Dorchester

Maumbury Rings 17 Maumbury Rd, Dorchester

Picnic and a show! Enjoy SISATA's new outdoor adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'. Performing at Dorchester's historical Maumbury Ring's at 6.30pm 22nd July for one night only. Upon the brooding heath, an intoxicating obsession torments the moor. Witness a passion that goes beyond the grave... Enjoy the show from your very own picnic blanket, tucking into […]

£12 – £14

CHETTLE VILLAGE FETE – Dorset’s Quirkiest

Chettle Village. Follow the strawberry adorned signs to find us. Chettle Village, Dorset

Put it in your diary – Chettle Fete is back in 2022 with a bang! It’s no accident that Chettle Village Fete has earned itself the title of Dorset’s Whackiest Fete – it is truly is bonkers.  As well as all the traditional favourites like cream teas & cakes, pets corner, face painting, bouncy castle, […]

Free

Sparkie Creatures

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Library Summer Reading Challenge Children's Activity: Be a Gadgeteer and create your own Sparkie Creature using an electrical circuit to make it light up! Suitable for 8-12 year olds.

Free

‘Wuthering Heights’ outdoor show at Red House Museum & Gardens, Christchurch

Red House Museum and Gardens Quay Rd, Christchurch

Picnic and a show! Enjoy SISATA's new outdoor adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights'. Performing at Red House Museum and Gardens, Christchurch for one night only: 6.30pm on Saturday 30th July. Upon the brooding heath, an intoxicating obsession torments the moor. Witness a passion that goes beyond the grave... Enjoy the show from your very own picnic […]

£12 – £15

SOMERSET CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT

Wells Cathedral Cathedral Green, Wells

• Amadeus Mozart – Great Mass in C minor, K427 • Ola Gjeilo – The Spheres • Ola Gjeilo – Identity • Ola Gjeilo – The Ground (from Sunrise Mass) • Joseph Haydn – The Representation of Chaos (from the Creation) • Felix Mendelssohn – Psalm 95, Op.46

Auto Italian BBQ – Laycock Cider Farm

Laycock Cider Farm Church Farm, Purse Caundle, Sherborne

Calling all Italian car enthusiasts 🇮🇹🇮🇹 BAD Abarth invite you to their Italian BBQ day at Laycock Cider Farm. A fun-filled family day out at the stunning Laycock Cider Farm! ▪️Live music ▪️Trade stands ▪️Photographer ▪️Incredible Raffle ▪️Garden games ▪️Full BBQ ▪️Chocolate fountain ▪️Ice Cream van Free to attend and to display Italian cars & […]

Free