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  • Photography and Digital Art Exhibition

    The old school Room Winterborne Whitechurch, dorset, United Kingdom

    The Reflections of Nature exhibition will showcase the varied photographic artwork of two talented local artists who take inspiration from the light and energy of the natural world, cycles of the sun and moon and the landscape around them.  There will be framed pictures, prints, cards and other items for sale. The venue has wheelchair […]

    Free
  • MAD About Drama: Basic Stage Combat – A Music & Drama Group Event

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join the Music & Drama Group in an exciting morning of Basic Stage Combat, which is part of our ‘About Drama’ series. The workshop will be run by MC Combat and will cover basic stage combat techniques, movement and character. This session will be a physical session and has limited spaces available. Age Restriction 18+

    £10
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for another great Artisan Makers Market here at the Wimborne Community Centre.  You will find lots of beautiful art and craftwork for sale, handmade by a wide array of local, talented artists and makers.  Why not come to browse and shop and enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  […]

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  • OPEN GARDENS – OKEFORD FITZPAINE

    okeford fitzpaine

    Memories of childhood in the church. Saturday 28th June 2025 DT11 0RE 10am - 5pm Tickets Adults £7.50 Parking and refreshments at the village hall, teas in the church. In aid of St Andrew' church

    £7.50
  • The Stourton Caundle Stile Trail

    The opening of the Stourton Caundle Stile Trail. A two mile loop around the historical village incorporating nine stiles, all developed, redesigned or enhanced by local businesses, charities, organisations and artists.   Ribbon to be cut by Steve Harris of BBC Radio Dorset Breakfast Show.

    Donations
  • Open Garden Event

    pond house Henstridge, Dorset

    Open garden. Tea and cake available. Entrance by donation

  • BEE TALK and TEA

    Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham

    A talk by North Dorset Beekeepers Association followed by Tea and Cake  

    £8
  • A Folk Song Walk

    John's Pond nr. Hangman's Cottage, Dorchester

    Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]

    £10
  • ‘The Sound of Music’ – A Music & Drama Group event at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Music & Drama Group this summer, as they transport you to Austria in 1938 – where Maria brings back music and joy to the von Trapp family as the Nazi’s tighten their hold on Europe. The Sound of Music is the most beloved musical of the stage and screen and a […]

    £15
  • Hawaii Boogie Bingo

    The Udder Farm Shop Manor Farm, Back Street, East Stour

    ALOHA. 🌺 The Udder Farm Shop’s ever-popular Old Skool Boogie Bingo is going on holiday to Hawaii. Join us for a night of disco and bingo with a flavour of the Pacific Islands. Fancy dress is encouraged for the night which will feature tropical cocktails, a delicious meal and of course bingo. The fun evening […]

    £20
  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Bringing you the very best music, arts, crafts, food and drink from around the world to your doorstep.From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it all.

  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians - both local and global, emerging and established. From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it all. In addition to the live music, we have always been determined […]