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A Few Crusted Characters

Maumbury Rings 17 Maumbury Rd, Dorchester

To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Maumbury Rings. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

£10 – £45

Stalbridge Sold exhibition

Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

Stalbridge History Society presents a NEW exhibition ‘Stalbridge Sold- A town under the hammer’, at Stalbridge Hall from Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June 2025 We invite you to join us for a trip back to 1918. Our main exhibition illustrates what life was like for Stalbridge residents during a time of turmoil. The […]

Free

Farnham Open Gardens DT11 8DE

farnham

Saturday 14 June and Sunday 15 June 11am til 5pm Free parking, admission £7, under-16s free Refreshments available all day In aid of church and local charities  

£7

BIG TISBURY FETE PROMISES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR EVERYONE!

Tisbury Football Club Field High Street, Tisbury

Tisbury is buzzing with excitement as preparations are underway for the big Tisbury Village Fete, set to bring the community together for a fantastic day of entertainment, laughter, and local delights. Generously sponsored by local property agents Boatwrights, Coffee Angels, Tisbury Parish Council, Tisbury Football Club and Nadder Community Energy, the fete will take place […]

Free

Tarrant Gunville Church Fete

gunville manor church lane, blandford forum, dorset, United Kingdom

Join us the Tarrant Gunville Church Fete on Saturday 14th June at 2.15pm. Renowned for its amazing Tea and Cake stall, not to mention all the fun of a traditional church village fete! Held in the glorious gardens of the historic Gunville Manor, it is the perfect way to idle away an early summer afternoon.

£2.50

Wincanton Choral Society present A Summer Soirée

Wincanton King Arthur's School, West Hill BA9 9BX West Hill, Wincanton, United Kingdom

light-hearted music with complimentary canapés and pay-bar in the extended interval, to round off performances in their 35th year George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare John Rutter: The Sprig of Thyme clarinet and piano duets and solos  in the Main Hall, King Arthur's School,  Wincanton BA9 9BX Saturday 14th June at 7.30 - note […]

£10

A Few Crusted Characters

Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

£10 – £15

A Few Crusted Characters

Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

£10 – £45

Art Meets Sky: Helm Gallery Brings Bold ‘DISRUPTION’ Exhibition to Branksome’s Roof Terrace

Rockwater Branksome is hosting an exclusive one-night-only rooftop takeover by Brighton’s Helm Gallery on Wednesday, June 18th.  The evening will showcase thought-provoking prints and original works from over 10 different artists set against the coastal backdrop of Branksome at sunset. This rooftop takeover represents everything Helm Gallery stands for – bringing exceptional art into unexpected […]

HMS Heron Band

Henstridge Church Henstridge

A spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose members are drawn from serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, plus civilians from the unit and local area. The repertoire includes popular classics, […]

£15

HMS Heron

Henstridge Church Henstridge

Enjoy a fabulous evening of popular music by the renowned HMS Heron Band 

£15

‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’

Longthorns Farm Longthorns, Wareham

Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music, delicious food, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances, all held within the award winning fields of Longthorns Farm in Wareham (next to Monkey World). Make a weekend of it by booking to stay within the beautiful surroundings with convenient camping […]