Bruton Art Society's 70th Annual Exhibition
2023-08-19 10:00 - 2023-08-26 16:00 (Europe/London) | Memorial Hall, King’s School Bruton, The Plox, Bruton, BA10 0ED, United Kingdom
This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Bruton Art Society, established in 1953 by Mrs Joy Barnes who trained at Chelsea School of Art, where Henry Moore was her tutor for sculpture and Graham Sutherland for illustration.
Since then the Society has held an Annual Exhibition in the town of Bruton which has achieved a reputation for excellence, showcasing some of the best amateur and professional artists in the South West.
This year is no exception. The Exhibition will be held in the beautiful Memorial Hall, King’s School Bruton, from the 19th to the 26th August, from 10am – 4pm daily. Entry is free and there is parking onsite.

Summer Reading Challenge Activity - Make your own rosette.
2023-08-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Ready, Steady, Go – Get creative and make your own winning paper plate Rosette! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 19 August 11:00am to 12:00noon. For further information call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Riverside Family Fest
2023-08-19 14:00 - 22:00 | Riverside Meadows, The Bridge Sturminster Newton, The Bridge, Sturminster Newton, DT102BS
Fun Family Festival with tribute bands, free children’s entertainment, dog show, punch & Judy, stalls, bouncy slide, food, Tug O War & more!

Summer Reading Challenge Activity - Sports Stars Bingo and Peppa Pig finger puppet making.
2023-08-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
It’s fun time at Shaftesbury Library! Come along and play Sports Stars Bingo and get creative making Peppa Pig finger puppets! Monday 21 August 11:00am – 12:00noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Booking advised to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

HOW BRIDPORT BEGAN what we know about Bridport up to the Middle Ages
2023-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Bridport Museum, 25 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR, United Kingdom
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop

Annual Genneral Meeting
2023-08-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Friends Of Stour Connect Cafe, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1JF
North Dorset Community Accessible Transport AGM at the Friends of Stour Connect Cafe, Bath Road Sturminster Newton.

Brazilian Lunch
2023-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Emporium Café, 39 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EG, United Kingdom
A rare opportunity to catch International Guitarist Marco Campos on tour in the UK for 10 days from Rio de Janeiro who will be joined by British Percussionist Felix Gibbons to entertain you, and take you on a very musical journey.

Teddy Bear Parachute Jump & Zipline
2023-08-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Durweston Village Hall, Church Road, Durweston, DT11 0QA
Mark your calendars and prepare your teddy bears because we’re gearing up for another thrilling event! That’s right, the Teddy Bear Parachute is back this AUGUST and after the incredible fun we had last year, you definitely don’t want to miss out!
This year, we’re introducing an exciting addition: a ZIPLINE!! So make sure your teddies are all set for an unforgettable experience.
We’ve secured a fantastic new location at Durweston Village Hall, providing us with lots more space. To give the event that extra touch, we’ve arranged for the amazing Susana to join us for face painting! VIP Face Paint by Susana 🎨 We’ll also have an ice cream truck 🍦 refreshing drinks and tasty snacks available for purchase.
For speedy entry we would recommend signing you and your bear up. This isn’t essential but it will help us get you into the jump queue quicker. All you have to do is tell us the Name and Age of your Bear AND their Owner. Email sophieferry@teddy20.org with your details.
For those interested in getting their teddy bears sponsored, we have sponsorship forms available for download on our website: https://www.teddy20.org/get-involved/ – if you get sponsored your teddy gets to jump or Zipline for free!!

Pantomime Auditions
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Valley Road, Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford Forum, Dt11 9JE
The Tarrant Valley Players are preparing for their next fabulous Panto, which will grace the stage at the Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston on Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 January 2024.
Written by Alexis Austin, “A Space Oddity” is set in the depths of space and pits the incredible Captain Flash and his crew against the evil Empress Mange in an age old tale of good versus evil.
Keen to know more?
Keen to see who comes out on top?
Keen to have fun by the bucketful?
Then join us for auditions at 7pm at the Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keyneston on either Wednesday 30 / Thursday 31 August.
We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and very much look forward to seeing you there.

Make your own Rocket Mice!
2023-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Summer Reading Challenge Activity: What goes up, must come down! Make your own Rocket Mice and see how high they can go!! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 2 September 11:00am – 12:00noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Booking advised to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Hatch House Open Garden 2023
2023-09-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Hatch House, West Hatch, Tisbury, SP3 6PA, United Kingdom
The annual Open Garden at Hatch House in aid of Salisbury Hospice Charity is on Saturday 2nd September. Traditional cream teas and a wide variety of stalls to browse with cakes, books, plants, gifts, homewares and collectables will be open for visitors. Lady Rumbold & Mrs Vernon’s‎ famous clothes stall is always packed with amazing finds, it’s a magnet for bargain hunters of all ages. Compton McRae return with their bbq to cook up some delicious food. Gardens open at 11am to 5pm. We look forward to seeing everyone again.
Adults £5, children £1.

OUTGROWN CHILDREN'S CLOTHES ABDCTOYS SALE
2023-09-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, Blandford forum, DT11 0RE
Hire a table for £5 to sell your preloaded children’s clothes and toys, or donate to us. All proceeds in aid of the Okeford Fitzpaine Children’s Play Area Project. Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall. Email sfinklaire@gmail.com or phone 01258 861357 to reserve your place.

Stand up Comedy
2023-09-02 19:30 - 23:00 | sonerset
A night of big laughs!
4 comedians from the national comedy circuit plus compere
Geoff Whiting- compere. Has supported Michael Mc Intyre, Harry Hill among a host of others
Aaron Levene – darkly funny tales of neurosis and observations
David Tsonos – hilarious combination of banter and impulsivity
Lottie Hazel – comic observations on her unlucky life
Billy James – finalist in the Bath Comedy Festival New Acts competition 2022
BYO drinks.
Not suitable for under 18’s. This event will contain adult material that some people may find offensive.
All profits to be shared between the Big Yellow Garden Bus Project and Guggleton Farm Arts.
This event is organised by the team that successfully ran Stand Up comedy at The Exchange for 10 years.

Reminiscence Afternoon
2023-09-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Shaftesbury Remembers and Gold Hill Museum Community Project presents a Photography Reminiscence Afternoon at Shaftesbury Library.
Monday 4th September 2.30 – 3.30pm. Talk about the way that photography reminds us of the past. Share favourite photos of people and places. Tea and cakes will be served. Please book in advance by contacting Shaftesbury Library (01747 852256) or shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Community Policing Drop In Surgery
2023-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Community Policing Drop In Surgery; PCSO Su Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Thursday 7th September and Thursday 5th October between 10:00am and 11:00am. For more information please call 01747 852 256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Choral Eucharist
2023-09-10 10:30 - 11:45 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 10th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Stopford’s ‘God be in my head as well as Grayston Ives’s ‘Missa brevis’ and ‘Listen sweet dove’. All are very welcome to the service and for refreshments afterwards.

Sturminster Newton u3a Open Morning
2023-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH
Annual Open Morning of Sturminster Newton u3a.
Opportunity to join the u3a and to see what we offer for those no longer in full time work.
Group leaders will be available to talk about their particular interest groups.

Roald Dahl Day!
2023-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Roald Dahl Day!
Make your own giraffe from “The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me”.
Shaftesbury Library
Saturday 16 September
11:00am – 12:00noon
For more information please call the library on 01747 852256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Somerset Festival of Transport
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | sonerset
Classic vehical show

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market
2023-09-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Wimborne Community Centre, 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EA
After a break for the summer, come along and enjoy our September Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. Open from 10.00am till 3.00pm on Saturday 23rd September 2023, you can browse a wide range of handmade pieces and products, created for you by local artists and crafts people. Our café will be open with refreshments, fresh breads and delicious cakes on offer. Free entry and dogs welcome.

Charity Band Concert - The Grenadier Guards
2023-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | sonerset
This Concert is being held in Sherborne Abbey on Saturday 23 September at 6.30pm by kind permission of The Reverend Martin Lee.
The Band of the Grenadier Guards will play a variety of their music to entertain us all. The Concert is supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK and The Colonels Fund which supports injured military personnel and their families following injury due to their service.
Tickets are priced at £25 and for children 16 and under £15 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

EG Coles Open Day
2023-09-27 20:00 - 23:00 | EG Coles & Son, Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AN
We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

Medical Detection Dogs a lecture by Joanna Gardiner
2023-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 | sonerset
29 September. The Blandford & District branch of the University of the Third Age invites you to a lecture at 2 pm at Durweston Village Hall, where Joanna Gardiner will be speaking about Medical Detection Dogs. Please phone 01258 628079 for further information.

Words, Music and Silence - The House of Life
2023-09-29 17:30 - 18:45 | Arts University Bournemouth, Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown, BH12 5HH
This lecture recital will consider Ralph Vaughan Williams’ settings of 6 sonnets by Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1904). The first of these to be composed was ‘Silent Noon’; singer Julia Hollander and pianist Peter McMullin will focus on this song, its relationship to the rest of the cycle and especially the theme of silence. They analyse the ways Vaughan Williams’ music depicts silence, and consider the role of Rossetti as both painter and wordsmith: calling on both our listening and our (silent) visual powers. The live performance context is an important aspect of the event, as we witness how responsibility for noise-making passes back and forth between audience and musicians or how a pause inside a song serves the story-telling and the mood. In real time, the performers demonstrate how silence works between one song and the next, and its ultimate resonance at the end of the cycle.

Blues Night with "The Buffalitos Blues Band"
2023-09-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Tolpuddle Village Hall, Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ES
Another “Not for Profit” S&S community Music Night in Tolpuddle Village Hall featuring “The Buffalitos Blues Band” A Bristol based Band led by Damien Cheung on vocals and guitar delivering a set of good time R&B classics as well as their own compositions. Damien has hosted the Back Door Man Blues Jam at Glastonbury’s Hawthorns Hotel for the last 10 years as well as in the Orchard in Bristol. He is accompanied by Collie Smith on Bass and the formidable, Moses T Jones delivering some exceptionally dirty Harmonica…….. An evening of top quality rocking blues to get your feet tapping…….
In Damien’s words; “We play ‘good time’ rhythm and blues bringing Mambo, Mardi Gras and Cajun into a stellar set of original tunes as well as the canon of blues standards.
So let the good times roll. ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler!’”
Tickets available from; wegottickets.com/event/584661

Reminiscence Afternoon Photography Continued!
2023-10-02 14:30 - 15:30 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Shaftesbury Library Reminiscence Afternoon.
Monday 2nd October 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Photography continued! Talk about the way that photography reminds us of the past. Share favourite photos of people and places. Tea and cakes will be served. Please book in advance by contacting Shaftesbury Library 01747 852 256.

Reminiscence Afternoon Photography Continued!
2023-10-02 14:30 - 15:30 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Reminiscence Afternoon
Photography Continued! Talk about the way that
photography reminds us of the past. Share
favourite photos of people and places. Tea and
cakes will be served. Please book in advance by
contacting Shaftesbury Library.
Shaftesbury Library
Monday 2 October
2:30pm – 3:30pm
01747 85225 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

SchoolReaders
2023-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
School Readers
Do you love books? Enjoy working with
children? You could become a
Schoolreaders volunteer. Find out what
it involves and inspire the next
generation of readers!
Shaftesbury Library
Tuesday 3 October
10.00am – 12.00 midday
01747 85225

Community Policing Drop In Surgery
2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Community Policing Drop In Surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 5 October 10:00am – 11:00am. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852 256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
