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  • 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
  • Children’s Christmas Crafts

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Children’s Christmas Crafts and Activities at Shaftesbury Library! Join Charlie for a fun-filled morning of Christmas songs, games and crafts. Get into the festive spirit and have your chance to […]

    Free
  • Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled […]

    Free
  • Advent Carol Service

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

    We are delighted that University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday […]

    Free
  • Christmas Tree Festival

    Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, Sturminster Marshall on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December 10 am to 4pm. Beautifully decorated trees dedicated to charities. Children's activities. Toy service […]

    Free
  • Children’s Christmas Angels Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Make and personalise your own beautiful Christmas angels to take home. Christmas colouring will be available for younger children. Booking essential via Eventbrite or please speak to library staff. Shaftesbury […]

    Free
  • In terra pax – a programme of choral music for Christmas

    St Ambrose Church West Cliff Road, Bournemouth

    University Music Choir and Orchestra present a programme of choral music for Christmas on Sunday 10th December at 4.30pm in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne (BH4 8BE). Enjoy performances of Finzi’s […]

    £15
  • Reminiscence afternoon

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Reminiscence afternoon Talk about favourite presents we have received in the past and share ideas about gifts that we can make ourselves. Tea and festive cakes will be served. Shaftesbury […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community Policing Drop In Surgery PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 2 November […]

    Free
  • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

    St Peter's Church Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth

    All are welcome to the Universities’ Carol Service, led by University Music Chamber Choir on Thursday 14th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth. Enjoy glorious choral music alongside […]

    Free
  • Bishops Caundle Christmas Fair

    Bishops Caundle Village Hall Bishops Caundle Village Hall, Bishops Caundle, United Kingdom

    A Christmas Fair, with local stall holders, refreshments, face painting and Santa's Grotto 😀🎄🎅🎁

  • Children’s 3D Christmas Card Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Create a festive 3D bauble Christmas card to takeaway at Shaftesbury library on Saturday 16 December 11:00am - 12 midday Spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment please book your […]

    Free