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  • Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Sculptor – Art Exhibition

    Stoborough Village Hall West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham

    Discover the captivating world of Purbeck artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc at his solo art exhibition, opening its doors from May 25th for nine days only. This exclusive event […]

    Free

  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

  • BIG DORSET APPLE CAKE DAY

    Milborne St Andrew Village are holding a 'Big Dorset Apple Cake Day' to be held on  Saturday 1st June 2024 between 10.00-12.00 at the MSA Village Hall, DT11 0JX The villagers will attempt to create the biggest Dorset Apple Cake -  100 cakes will be baked and then assembled on Friday ready for the unveiling on Saturday […]

    Free

  • Elvis 56 & The Heartbreakers

    Digby Hall, Sherborne The Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show is a unique, not to be missed show. A tribute to the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived. ELVIS PRESLEY. Taking you through the 50’s and 60’s, from Elvis’ meteoric rise to international stardom through the movie hits and on up to the late 60’s. Backed by a […]

    £15.00

  • Sally King leads to The Greate Poole of Enmore

    St John's Enmore Green Church Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Further research into the life of Sally King has led to the discovery of the site of The Greate Poole that lay in the middle of Enmore 400 years ago. […]

    £5

  • Creative workshop: collage in nature

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Dorset artist Deb Chisman is back for another art based creative workshop 'Collage in nature', set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Join us on […]

    £60

  • Charity Quiz Night

    Child Okeford Village Hall Child Okeford

    QUIZ NIGHT with a D-DAY 80th Anniversary theme including Entertainment and songs! Two course supper included Bar, raffle

    £15

  • Tarrant Gunville Church Fete.

    Gunville Manor Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum

    Tarrant Gunville Church Fete! Saturday 8th June at 2.15pm - 5.00pm. This year’s fete will be taking place at a fabulous new venue in the glorious gardens of the historic Gunville Manor, Tarrant Gunville. There will be music by Izi Styles and Julian Phillips, Mr Bubbles, the children’s entertainer, games and much, much more. Come […]

    £2

  • 42. The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    42, The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams (Unbound 2023) is a lavishly illustrated coffee-table book which trawls through the personal papers, drafts, scripts, notebooks and diaries of the much-missed […]

    £8

  • OPEN GARDEN and TEA PARTY

    The gardens at Littlebrook Farmhouse, Belchalwell Street, DT11 0EG will be open on Wednesday 12th June 2024 from 2.30pm – 5.00pm with all proceeds to Julia’s House, the DORSET Childrens Hospice. Garden entry is £6 per person and teas and refreshments will be available on the terrace. Their are formal and Water Gardens, Orchard and […]

    £6

  • The Long Arc with Robin Walter

    Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

    In The Long Arc, Robin Walter reads a collection of nature and environmental-themed poems accompanied by music and imagery. ‘The Long Arc’ consists of 3 pieces of writing on environmental […]

    £8

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