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  • 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

  • Symposium & Lecture Recital

    Bournemouth University Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

    In partnership with University Music Bournemouth, The Open University Literature and Music Research Group present a symposium and lecture-recital on the theme of Words, Music and Silence at Bournemouth University […]

    Free

  • Woodlands Flower and Art Festival

    Woodlands Flower and Arts Festival Exhbition of flowers, arts and crafts at Church of the Ascension BH21 8LN Teas and stalls at Village Hall BH21 8LJ Bring beauty to the […]

    Free

  • Tea in the Garden at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard

    The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG The Old Rectory, Stock Gaylard

    “ Come and have Tea in the Garden” on Saturday 29 June 2-5 pm at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG. Admission including Tea £5 , Children under 12 free, […]

    £5

  • Afternoon Tea in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury

    AFTERNOON TEA IN ENMORE GREEN Where:                   St. John’s Church Hall, top of Church Hill, Enmore Green £6.00 Per person.      All welcome. If you would like to join us […]

    £6.00

  • Semley Music Festival

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

    Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide […]

  • Stanchester Quire – Seasonal Songs of the South-West

    Renowned regional choir concert in the lovely setting of All Saints Church Poyntington: Tickets (£10 including interval drink) from: Robert Gould  01963 220 222 Martin Wallis  01963 220 980 Allan […]

  • A Tribute to the Music of Stan Getz featuring Terry Quinney

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    Saxophonist Terry Quinney pays tribute to the legendary Stan Getz - from Breezy Bossa Nova to West Coast cool.  Advance tickets £10 from www.caryfordhall.co.uk or £12 on door.

    £10 – £12

  • Potfest

    Shaftesbury

    International ceramics festival. 100 ceramics artists come together to create a vibrant three day artisan market

    £6 – £16

  • Potfest

    Shaftesbury

    International ceramics festival. 100 ceramics artists come together to create a vibrant three day artisan market

    £6 – £16

  • Glanvilles Wootton Pop Up Pub

    Glanvilles Wootton Village Hall Stock Hill Lane, Glanvilles Wootton, Sherborne

    Once a quarterly we hold a pop up pub in our village hall.  Beer from Cerne Abbas Brewery along with a selection of wines, spirits and non alcoholic drinks are […]

  • Israel/Palestine a Talk by an Observer

    The Balsm Centre 1, Westcourt, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Israel Palestine   As the tragedy between Israel and Palestine continues Wincanton Quakers are hosting a talk by an observer who has just returned from the West Bank. Since 2002 […]

    Free

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