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  • PRELOVED SALE

    Sale of lots of clothes , bric a brac , toys & books. 20th May 2pm - 4pm Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall DT3 5NH Entry £1 Donations for the heart foundation.

    Free

  • The Jungle Hut Bingo

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Charity bingo raising funds for our pre-school on Sat 20th May, doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm at Marnhull Village Hall. Caller is Simon Hoare and a locally-sourced ploughman's supper is included in the ticket cost. Wonderful raffle prizes on offer too Families with children aged 10+ are very welcome. Tickets available from […]

    £13.50

  • Elmer Day

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    It's Elmer Day! Come along to Shaftesbury Library to celebrate the day with stories, crafts and fun! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 27 May 11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please call 01747 852256.

    Free

  • Choral Evensong for Pentecost

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    You are warmly invited to our monthly cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong for Pentecost on Saturday 27th May at 4.30pm. The music includes: Tallis ‘O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit’, Neary ‘Preces & Responses’, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange ‘Kings College Service’ and Elgar ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Do join us for a glass of wine […]

    Free

  • Inspired By Adele – Full Live Band Experience

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Proudly presented by bh.events, The Inspired By Adele Ultimate Live Band Experience is guaranteed to bring you all those goosebump powerhouse diva moments. The Incredible 7 piece ‘Inspired By Adele’ […]

    £22

  • Butterfly Weaving

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Butterfly weaving Shaftesbury Library Saturday 3 June 11:00am - 12:00noon. Join us to weave your own beautiful butterfly this half term! All materials provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied […]

    Free

  • Ruprt Brooke’s Poetry at Shillingstone Station

    Shillingstone Station St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone,, Blandford Forum

    Local poet David Caddy will lead a short walk along the North Dorset Trailway and will read poems by Rupert Brooke in the railway carriage at Shillingstone Station. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rupert-brookes-poetry-at-shillingstone-station-tickets-571742726887

    £10

  • Mosaic Charity Celebration Concert

    This year, Mosaic are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring together the community in celebration. On the 3rd of June we will be hosting our first Mosaic Celebration Concert […]

    £10

  • Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair

    dorchester The Town Pump, Dorchester, United Kingdom

    Step back in time this summer when Dorchester remembers its Victorian past and celebrates the life and times of the famous writer Thomas Hardy, who was born and lived nearby. The Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair will be a fun and inspiring day out for all the family. High East and High West Streets will be […]

    Free

  • The Tennis Champion who Escaped the Nazis

    1855 Building Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton

    Writer Felice Hardy tells the remarkable story of her grandmother, who escaped the Nazis in WW2 Vienna and played tennis at Wimbledon.

    £8

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