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  • 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 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since the death of Charles Villiers Stanford, includes his ‘Beati quorum via’, ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G’ and ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ along with […]

    Free
  • Dorset Cream Teas

    The Old School 174 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall

    Sturminster Marshall Evening WI fundraising event. Cream teas.

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    Free
  • Milborne Port History Day

    Various locations in Milborne Port

    A celebration of the rich cultural, social, architectural and industrial history of our lovely village to celebrate Somerset Day. A village-wide programme of history and heritage-based activities at various locations around the village, including the Town Hall, Church House, the Chapel Museum, The Tippling Philosopher, the Organ Museum and St. John’s Church. An exhibition of […]

    Free
  • Dawn chorus with breakfast

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the dawn chorus at the height of the bird breeding season, whilst John helps you identify birdsong unique to each species. Our tour includes areas not […]

    £10
  • Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots

    Shaftesbury

    Upcycle lustrous sari silks and other fabrics to create a colourful coiled pot. This 3 hour workshop will be held at The Art Shed, my purpose built garden studio in the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. All materials are provided and participants will create a textile pot to take home, and lots of inspiration to […]

    £30
  • Eurovision Final Village Party

    Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall Greenhayes, Blandford forum

    Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, DT11 0RE. Join the party of other Eurovision fans for a fun filled evening with a prize for the best costume (Not compulsory), prize raffle and prize quiz. Bring your own nibbles and drinks. Just £2.50 entry with funds raised for the village hall.

    £2.50
  • Mental Health Awareness Week Drop in

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Mental Health Awareness Week. Do you or anyone you care about feel anxious about the cost of living crisis, or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Meet a representative from Mind Dorset for an informal drop-in advice and guidance session.

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    Free
  • CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

    Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

    CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]

  • Poyntington May Fair

    Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

    Something for everyone - a village fair with external stallholders and village stalls, the Wessex Morris Men, live music, activities for children including a Fancy Dress Competition for best book character (judging 2pm). In aid of All Saints Church, The Weldmar and The Rendezvous.

    Free
  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th May between 12.30 and 1pm for our monthly lunchtime concert given by trumpeter, Winston Leese, and organist, Ian Davis. Their programme will include music by Clark, Purcell, Stanford and Archer and be interspersed with Hardy readings presented by Jan Wylde. Enjoy a wonderful half hour […]

    Free