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  • 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

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • The House of Broken Bricks. Fiona Williams in Conversation with Jenny Devitt

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Set in the Somerset Levels, The House of Broken Bricks is Fiona William's debut novel. Fiona will be discussing the inspiration for the book and her writing with Jenny Devitt. Fiona Williams holds a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences from the University of Westminster and an MA with Distinction in Creative Writing from Bath Spa […]

    £8

  • Fleece Fair: Celebrating Local Wool and Fibre Producers

    The Somerset Guild of Spinners, Weavers, and Dyers is thrilled to announce the upcoming Fleece Fair, a celebration of local wool, scheduled to take place on June 15th, 9.30 am - 1.30 pm at Hatch Beachamp Village Hall, Somerset. In addition to local farmers and fibre producers selling a diverse array of locally sourced wool, […]

    Free

  • Church Fete and Fun Dog Show

    St Mary's Church Sturminster Marshall Church Street, Sturminster Marshall

    Fete and Dog Show with 'Have a go' Agility in the Red Lion Garden. Sturminster Marshall on 15th June. Barbecue at 12.00, in the Churchyard, Cream Teas, Fun and Games all afternoon with things to do and things to buy. To be opened by Martin Brown of Horrible Histories fame who will have signed books […]

    Free

  • Sturminster Newton High School Reunion

    Did you attend Sturminster Newton High School between 1975 to 1980? If so, you may remember that we were the first year group who stayed until we were 16 years old. As we are all around 60 years old now, a reunion party has been arranged at The Fiddleford Inn near Sturminster Newton on Saturday, […]

    Free

  • Creative workshop: Stencil printed daisy tote bag

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Join us for a morning of floral creativity with Melanie Ward in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Learn how to print onto fabric, using pre-mixed […]

    £55

  • Marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Discover an array of moths and butterflies in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Moth expert Jack Oughton, will open the moth traps set out around […]

    £10

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair

    Traditional village fair that starts with the Dick Race at 1pm. The fair is in the Moat Field from 1:30pm with BBQ, bars, teas and cakes. stalls and entertainment for all the family- including an infamous Dog Show.

    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 22nd June at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rachmaninov’s ‘Bogoroditse Devo’, Stanford’s ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A’, Ayleward’s ‘Preces & Responses’ and Biebl’s ‘Ave Maria’. Do join us for this free event and stay for a […]

    Free

  • Outdoor Theatre – Peter Pan at Athelhampton House

    Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester

    Saturday 22nd June - Outdoor Theatre - Peter Pan at Athelhampton House. Gates open from 5pm for picnics, performance starts at 6pm. Filled with catchy music, heaps of audience interaction, and a laugh-a-minute script, this hilarious and exciting musical of the boy who never grew up promises to have every member of the family entertained […]

    £10.00

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