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  • Woodlands Warm Welcome

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    A community start to the New Year for all the family. - Crafts and games - Skittle alley - Cooking for children - Light lunch included - Free WiFi All welcome, including accompanied children of all ages To book your free places email us: [email protected] or phone on +44 7462 570117

  • Woodlands Warm Welcome

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Tuesday January 2nd from 11 am to 2 pm at Woodlands Village Hall A community start to the New Year for all the family Crafts & Games Lets o Lunch! Skittle alley Kids cooking Light lunch included wifi available All welcome including accompanied children of all ages To book your free places Email: [email protected] or […]

    Free
  • Peter Pan with Shaftesbury Arts Centre

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Chase away the January blues with Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Peter Pan. Come and hear songs from the show and do magical crafts with the cast. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 13 January 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children ages 2 years and above, all welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking […]

    Free
  • JUMBLE SALE

    HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE VILLAGE HALL BA22 9PQ SATURDAY 13th JANUARY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. FREE ENTRY. ALSO, BRIC-A-BRFAC, NEW GOODS, BOOKS, TOYS and REFRESHMENTS PROCEEDS T ST/ MARY'S CHURCH REPAIR FUND

    Free
  • Choral Eucharist

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th January at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Victoria’s ‘Missa O magnum mysterium’, Cornelius’s ‘The Three Kings’ and ‘The Shepherd’s Farewell’ by Berlioz. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards.

    Free
  • Sturminster Newton’s first Menopause Café

    Thyme after Time Cafe Unit 6, Spire Hill Business Park, Thornhill Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    Join us for an informal gathering at the very first Menopause Café in Stur! A safe space to share experiences and increase awareness of the impact of menopause. Come along for a cuppa and a chat! Open to all ages and genders so all welcome. No agenda but lots of community spirit! This event is […]

    Free
  • All Things Shaftesbury with Cllr. Derek Beer

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in information and guidance session on all things Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to housing and highways, and to hear other local concerns. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 18 January 10:00am - 12 midday For more information contact: [email protected] or call 01747 852 256

    Free
  • ** CANCELLED** Willow Bird Feeder Making Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    ** CANCELLED** Come and see a professional willow weaver in action and book a place to make your own bird feeder. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 January 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for ages adults and children over 12 years. Spaces are limited, so please book on Eventbrite or ask the library staff to book for […]

    Free
  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 20th January between 12.30 and 1pm for a lunchtime concert given by clarinettist Natalie Burton and pianist Rob Taylor. Their programme includes music by Weber, Stanford, Paul Reade and Saint-Saëns. Enjoy a restful half an hour in the midst of your busy Saturday! Admission is free […]

    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. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 25 January 10:00am - 11:00am Thursday 22 February 10:00am - 11:00am Thursday 21 March 10:00am - 11:00am For more information: 01747 852256 [email protected]

    Free
  • Astronomy Presentation and Exhibition

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club will be delighting us with a presentation, slideshow, and exhibition that is sure to excite stargazers and astrophotographers. This presentation was incredibly busy last year, so booking is essential to avoid disappointment! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 27 January 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for adults and older children. Children under 8 must […]

    Free
  • Choral Evensong for Epiphany

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th January at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music for Epiphany includes Poulenc’s ‘Videntes stellam’, Christopher Moore’s ‘Preces & Responses’, Stanford’s ‘Evening Canticles in C’ and ‘Lo! star-led chiefs’ by William Crotch. Do join us for this free event […]

    Free