Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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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 2 November and 7 December 10:00am - 11:00am For more information 01747 852256
All are welcome to the Universities’ Carol Service, led by University Music Chamber Choir on Thursday 14th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth. Enjoy glorious choral music alongside the best-loved, traditional Christmas carols. This free event is open to everyone in the local community.
A Christmas Fair, with local stall holders, refreshments, face painting and Santa's Grotto 😀🎄🎅🎁
Create a festive 3D bauble Christmas card to takeaway at Shaftesbury library on Saturday 16 December 11:00am - 12 midday Spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment please book your place. Visit Eventbrite or contact Shaftesbury library. Suitable for ages 4 to 12years, all ages welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. […]
Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 16th December between 12.30 and 1pm for a Christmas lunchtime concert! Britten’s ‘A ceremony of carols’ will be performed by vocal consort and talented young harpist, Marni Lai. Enjoy a restful half an hour in the midst of this busy December Saturday! Admission is free and […]
Get into the festive spirit with some wintery crafts at the library. Drop in session, no booking required. Suitable for ages 3 +. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
You are warmly invited to our very traditional carol service on Saturday 23rd December at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Alongside fantastic choral settings by composers including Morton Lauridsen and Philip Stopford, you can enjoy singing the best-loved, traditional Christmas carols. All are very welcome to this free event!
A community start to the New Year for all the family. - Crafts and games - Skittle alley - Cooking for children - Light lunch included - Free WiFi All welcome, including accompanied children of all ages To book your free places email us: [email protected] or phone on +44 7462 570117
Tuesday January 2nd from 11 am to 2 pm at Woodlands Village Hall A community start to the New Year for all the family Crafts & Games Lets o Lunch! Skittle alley Kids cooking Light lunch included wifi available All welcome including accompanied children of all ages To book your free places Email: [email protected] or […]
Chase away the January blues with Shaftesbury Arts Centre and Peter Pan. Come and hear songs from the show and do magical crafts with the cast. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 13 January 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children ages 2 years and above, all welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Booking […]
HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE VILLAGE HALL BA22 9PQ SATURDAY 13th JANUARY 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. FREE ENTRY. ALSO, BRIC-A-BRFAC, NEW GOODS, BOOKS, TOYS and REFRESHMENTS PROCEEDS T ST/ MARY'S CHURCH REPAIR FUND
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