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  • Tower Princesses’ Spring Children’s Party

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Spend the morning with Summer's Princess Parties' Rapunzel inspired Princess at her first ever event! Our Ice Queen and Mermaid Princess had so much fun at their previous events the Tower Princess wanted her very own! Meet & Greet, Table Activities, Story Time, Theme Games, Singing, Dancing, Photo Opportunities and Lots of Fun! 10.30am - […]

    £12.95
  • Sherborne Travel Writing Festival

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    Venture on foot, by bicycle, astride an elephant - or even on board the Rolling Stones’ private jet - from Mughal India to modern Istanbul, and from the Bronze Age Aegean to the Battle of Hastings, with the UK’s leading travel writers, historians and broadcasters. ​ Join Mevan Babakar, Alexander Christie-Miller, Horatio Clare, Nandini Das, […]

  • Exclusive Dining Event

    There are only 12 seats at young Head Chef James's exclusive table. New to Poole—a rare chance for food lovers to experience something really delightful. Each month, James, White Pepper Chef Academy's Head Chef and professional tutor, invites 12 lucky guests to join him for an intimate evening of culinary discovery. You’ll be welcomed into […]

    £55
  • Sturminster Newton Chocolate Fair

    Railway Garden Station Road, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The inaugural Chocolate Fair is expected to become a cherished addition to Sturminster Newton’s tradition of engaging community events, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to indulge in chocolate delights and celebrate the Easter season.

  • Wedding Showcase

    The Fonthill Estate The Fonthill Estate, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    ✨Wedding Showcase ✨ Join us for an enchanting Wedding Showcase at the stunning Fonthill Estate! Whether you’re newly engaged or looking for fresh ideas, our showcase is the perfect opportunity to turn your wedding dreams into reality. Explore the inside and outdoor areas of our three venues, meet exceptional local vendors and envision your perfect day […]

    Free
  • Free Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 12h April between 12.30 and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for violin and piano performed by Ariana Cossey and David Beeby. Ariana has recently been offered a place to continue her violin studies at the Royal Welsh College […]

    Free
  • Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 20th April at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The joyful music reflects the celebratory occasion and includes Harris’s ‘This joyful Eastertide’, Mozart’s ‘Spatzen-Messe’, Stanford’s ‘Ye choirs of new Jerusalem’ and Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’. All are very welcome to this […]

    Free
  • Tabletop Fundraiser

    Vicarage School Room Gillingham, Dorset Queen Street, Gillingham

    Join us at our Tabletop Fundraiser at Vicarage School Room in Gillingham on Thursday 24th April from 2.30pm - 5pm *Jumble Sale* Come and have a look around our pre-loved clothes, books and toys - a gold coin donation for anything that takes your fancy! *Cakes, Hot Drinks and a Lemonade Stand* Browse our gorgeous […]

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre.  You will find lots of beautiful art and craftwork for sale, handmade by a wide array of local, talented artists and makers.  Why not come to browse and shop and maybe enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  […]

    Free
  • Bluebell Woods at Peaceful Lane

    Little Rodmore Farm Peaceful Lane, Kings Stag, Dorset, United Kingdom

    We are opening our beautiful bluebell woods for visitors to enjoy. Everyone welcome including well behaved dogs in leads. Entrance free but any donations to charity would be appreciated. Woodland Cafe with hot and cold refreshments including homemade cake. Opening the next 3 weekends.

    Free
  • Choral Evensong

    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 26th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Purcell’s ‘I was glad’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Thomas Tomkins, Stanford’s ‘Evening Canticles in C’ by Vaughan Williams’s ‘Antiphon’. Admission is free and there is a glass of […]

    Free
  • Charity Concert

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Concert by The Phoenix Cafe Orchestra in aid of Read Easy Blackmore Vale North.  Playing music from the 1920s and 1930s.  Free refreshments.

    £10.00