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  • The Farrant Singers’ Autumn Concert

    St. Martin's Church, St. Martin's Church Street, Salisbury

    The first part of tonight’s concert is centred around Vaughan William’s Mass in G minor. It celebrates firstly the 150th anniversary of his birth, and also the 100th anniversary of […]

    £5 – £17

  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns.

    Free

  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns.

    Free

  • Adorned by Nature talk by Wolfgang Grulke

    Oborne Village Hall Oborne, Nr Sherborne

    At the evenings gets colder, Oborne Village Hall has invited author Wolfgang Grulke to warm us up with tales of the tropical South Pacific. Wolfgang is well known for his […]

    £10

  • Shaftesbury Indoor Market

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags […]

  • University Music String Ensemble Concert

    St Ambrose Church West Cliff Road, Bournemouth

    University Music String Ensemble present their Autumn Concert. Join us for this hour-long programme, which includes music by Mozart, Vaughan Williams and Rawsthorne in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne on Saturday 19 November at 5.30pm. Admission free, all welcome!

    Free

  • The 80s – Live Band

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    The 80s are the ultimate LIVE 80s band touring the UK today! Featuring award-winning musicians with a lifetime of experiences working with Grammy nominated artists & household names, performing all the hits we love from the best decade…The 80s!! We take you back to The 80s…what a decade! Music was fresh and exciting with new […]

    £15.00

  • Basket making workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    Ever wanted to weave a basket? Then come and learn how to make this stylish asymmetric basket with Yeomen basketmaker Ellie Morgan. During this one-day workshop Ellie will take you through the process of weaving a traditional 'stake and strand' style basket - with a twist, and a wooden handle. You'll use a variety of […]

    £125

  • Father Christmas AdventCalendar Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Make your own Father Christmas advent calendar! Join in the Christmas fun and anticipation at Shaftesbury Library.

    Free

  • Choral Evensong

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our Choral Evensong for Advent on Saturday 26th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Manz ‘E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come’, Dyson ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’, Seal ‘Preces & Responses’ and Gibbons ‘This is the record of John’. Please join us for a […]

    Free

  • Willow Christmas decoration making workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    Come and make your own unique willow Christmas decorations with Yeoman basketmaker Ellie Morgan. You'll be making little free standing Christmas trees, stars, bunting and Christmas tree decorations; what a lovely way to kick start the festive period! Everything will be made from willow grown in England, which is both sustainable and biodegradable. All materials […]

    £55

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