Fostering
2023-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Fostering
Dorset Council’s fostering team will be here to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers for children in Dorset. Come and chat with the team, who will be able to answer all of your fostering questions.
Shaftsbury Library
Monday 20 November
10:00am – 12:00 noon
For more information please email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, drop into or call the library on 01747 85225

Fraud and scam awareness
2023-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Fraud and scam awareness
Pop in and see Anne and Gary from Barclays Bank to discuss all things ‘fraud and scams’.
Find out how to keep yourself safe in person, on the phone and online.
Shaftesbury Library
Tuesday 21 November
10:00am – 12 midday
For more information email: shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256

Reusable Nappy Chat
2023-11-21 14:15 - 14:45 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Reusable nappy chat at Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 21 November
Join us after rhyme time to find out about reusable nappies in Dorset.
You could reduce your single-use plastic and save money on your nappy bill.
Reusable nappy chat
Tuesday 21 November
2:15pm – 2:45pm
Shaftesbury Library
For more information:
shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256

Reusable nappy chat
2023-11-21 14:15 - 14:45 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Reusable nappy chat.
Join us after rhyme time in Shaftesbury Library to find out about reusable nappies in Dorset. You could reduce your single-use plastic and save money on your nappy bill.
Shaftesbury Library
Tuesday 21 November
2:15pm – 2:45pm
For more information:
shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256

All Things Shaftesbury with Cllr. Derek Beer
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in
information and guidance session on all things
Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to
housing and highways, and to hear other local concerns.
Shaftesbury Library
Saturday 25 November
10:00am – 12 midday

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Wimborne Community Centre, 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EA
At our Artisan Makers Markets, we welcome an array of local, talented artists and crafts people. Come along, browse and buy some of their amazing pieces. Enjoy something from our cafe, serving refreshments, homemade cakes and breads. Free admission and everyone welcome – bring your dog too!

Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 | 1855 Building, Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AT
Experience the enchantment of a Winter Wonderland with a personal visit to Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton. This festive season, create a memorable adventure for your child, children, or the whole family. Join us at this magical location each Saturday, from the 25th of November to the 16th December, for a unique opportunity to meet Father Christmas himself.
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit by reserving a special session with Father Christmas. Available dates for this heartwarming experience are as follows:
Saturday, 25th November
Saturday, 2nd December
Saturday, 9th December
Saturday, 16th December
( Book your place here – https://bit.ly/Santa1855BV )
Sessions run from 11 am to 3 pm. To secure your preferred date and time, simply use the drop-down calendar on our booking page, and then navigate to your chosen time slot.
Each booked familysession, lasting up to 10 minutes, promises an intimate and joyous encounter with Father Christmas. It includes a unique gift for every child and an opportunity to capture this special moment with a photo.
What’s more, this wonderful event is completely free, graciously sponsored by SturAction as a festive gift to the community. Don’t miss out on creating these priceless holiday memories with your loved ones. Book your spot now and get ready for a magical experience!
Book here NOW! – https://bit.ly/Santa1855BV

Choral Eucharist
2023-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music marks 400 years since Thomas Weelkes’ death and includes his ‘Hosanna to the son of David’ and ‘Sixth Service’, Byrd ‘Preces & Responses’ and Bach ‘O Jesu Christ meins Lebens Licht’. Do join us for this free event and stay for a glass of wine after the service.

Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0
2023-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH
Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work.
Enjoy a free coffee in the informal setting of our community venues and gain vital, up to-date information on the employment and apprenticeship landscape in Dorset.
Our expert, Joanne Small, demystifies common misconceptions and answers all your questions.
Open to parents, carers and young people – we look forward to meeting you!

Children's Christmas Crafts
2023-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Children’s Christmas Crafts and Activities at Shaftesbury Library!
Join Charlie for a fun-filled morning of Christmas songs, games and crafts. Get into the festive spirit and have your chance to win a free family ticket to the Santa Show at Shaftesbury Arts Centre!
Saturday 2 December
11:00am – 12 midday
Shaftesbury Library
Suitable for ages 0 to 12years, all welcome.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Spaces are limited and booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Please use the QR code in the poster, call 01747 852256 or email at shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall
2023-12-02 15:00 - 17:30 | Woodlands Village Hall, Verwood Road, Woodlands, BH21 8LJ
Arrive at any point
• Try your hand at festive crafts
• Join in with singing to live music
• Listen to seasonal stories
• Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine
• And when it turns dark,
join us to switch on our Christmas lights
This is a free family event
All Welcome!

Advent Carol Service
2023-12-02 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
We are delighted that University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday 2nd December at 4.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The service will include hymns and choral music by Britten, Howells, Weir, Farrington, Tavener and MacMillan. Do come and support these fantastic young musicians at this free event, and join us for a glass of wine after the service.

Christmas Tree Festival
2023-12-09 10:00 - 2023-12-10 16:00
Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Marshall on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December 10 am to 4pm. Beautifully decorated trees dedicated to charities. Children’s activities. Toy service Sun 9.15am. Carol singing Sun PM. Refreshments FREE ENTRY

Children's Christmas Angels Craft Activity
2023-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Make and personalise your own beautiful Christmas angels to take home.
Christmas colouring will be available for younger children. Booking essential via Eventbrite or please speak to library staff.
Shaftesbury Library
Saturday 9 December
11:00am – 12 midday
Suitable for ages 0 to 12years, all welcome.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information:
01747 852256 or email : shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

In terra pax - a programme of choral music for Christmas
2023-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | St Ambrose Church, West Cliff Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8BE
University Music Choir and Orchestra present a programme of choral music for Christmas on Sunday 10th December at 4.30pm in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne (BH4 8BE). Enjoy performances of Finzi’s In terra pax, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols and Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Tickets are £15 and available to buy on the door – card payments only please. Students and U18s may attend for free.

Reminiscence afternoon
2023-12-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Reminiscence afternoon
Talk about favourite presents we have received
in the past and share ideas about gifts that we
can make ourselves. Tea and festive cakes will
be served.
Shaftesbury Library
Monday 11 December
2:20pm – 3:30pm
For more information please email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
or call 01747 852 256.

Community Policing Drop In Surgery
2023-12-14 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
2 November and 7 December
10:00am – 11:00am
For more information
01747 852256

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2023-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | St Peter’s Church Bournemouth, Hinton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
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.

Bishops Caundle Christmas Fair
2023-12-15 15:00 - 18:30 | Bishops Caundle Village Hall, Bishops Caundle Village Hall, Bishops Caundle, DT9 5ND, United Kingdom
A Christmas Fair, with local stall holders, refreshments, face painting and Santa’s Grotto 😀🎄🎅🎁

Children's 3D Christmas Card Craft Activity
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
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.
For more information call 01747 852256 or email to shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Christmas Lunchtime Concert
2023-12-16 12:30 - 13:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
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 all are very welcome.

Christmas crafts
2023-12-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Sherborne Library, Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA
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.

Christmas library gets lively
2023-12-23 14:00 - 14:30 | Sherborne Library, Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA
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.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2023-12-23 16:30 - 18:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
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!

Woodlands Warm Welcome
2024-01-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Woodlands Village Hall, Verwood Road, Woodlands, BH21 8LJ
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: woodlandsvillagehall@gmail.com or phone on +44 7462 570117

Woodlands Warm Welcome
2024-01-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Woodlands Village Hall, Verwood Road, Woodlands, BH21 8LJ
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: woodlandsvillagehall@gmail.com
or phone: 07462 570117

Peter Pan with Shaftesbury Arts Centre
2024-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
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 essential to avoid disappointment. Please book on Eventbrite/email
shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256

JUMBLE SALE
2024-01-13 14:00 - 16:00
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

Choral Eucharist
2024-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 14th January at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Victoria’s ‘Missa O magnum mysterium’, Cornelius’s ‘The Three Kings’ and ‘The Shepherd’s Farewell’ by Berlioz. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards.

Sturminster Newton’s first Menopause Café
2024-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Thyme after Time Cafe, Unit 6, Spire Hill Business Park, Thornhill Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2SG, United Kingdom
Join us for an informal gathering at the very first Menopause Café in Stur!
A safe space to share experiences and increase awareness of the impact of menopause.
Come along for a cuppa and a chat!
Open to all ages and genders so all welcome. No agenda but lots of community spirit!
This event is your chance to connect with others who are experiencing or have experienced menopause (directly or indirectly) and all that brings.
You’ll have the opportunity to share your stories, ask questions and gain support from others who understand what you may be going through.
I’d love you to join us for this event and I hope you will leave it with a spring in your step, feeling empowered and inspired!
Thank you to Margot at Thyme After Time for offering to hold this event in your wonderful café.
Hope to see you then!
Free tickets via Eventbrite.
