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  • Organ 200

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

    We are thrilled to announce that John Challenger (Assistant Director of Music at Salisbury Cathedral) will be giving a recital to celebrate 200 years of there being an organ at […]

    £12

  • World Mental Health Day

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Come and meet Emma Roper from Dorset Mind for an informal drop-in information and sign posting session. Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 10 October 10:00am - 12:00 noon Please call Shaftesbury Library […]

    Free

  • World Mental Health Day

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Let's talk about mental health! Come and meet Emma Roper from Dorset Mind for an informal drop-in information and sign posting session. Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 10 October 10:00am - 12:00 […]

    Free

  • Night of Cabaret – Teddy20

    Bryanston School Blandford

    A Night of Cabaret, Saturday 14th October - Tickets £55 per person and include, prosecco reception, 3-course meal and live entertainment. Prepare to be immersed in an enchanting atmosphere as […]

    £55.00

  • Hazelbury Bryan Race Day

    Hazelbury Bryan Pidney Hill, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Come and join in the Hazelbury Bryan 5k or 10k race which offers a scenic route through beautiful countryside and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs on leads are also welcome to race and there will water stations en route and medals for every finisher. Refreshments will be available including hot drinks, home made cakes and ice […]

    £5

  • MaryAna Manero – Piano Recital

    Cheap Street Church 54 Cheap St,, Sherborne

    Sunday 15th October at 3pm Cheap St Church Sherborne Tickets: £15 (inc Cream Tea) from Winstones Bookshop or Mary [email protected] Tel: 01963 251255 Proceeds in aid of Sherborne Douzelage 2024 Conference

    £15

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 21st October between 12.30 and 1pm for a lunchtime concert given by Sue Adams (soprano) and Natalie Burton (clarinet). The programme includes songs by Debussy, Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi and Schubert along with the adagio from Mozart's clarinet concerto. Admission is free and all welcome.

    Free

  • DWFR Bonfire Night and Firework Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    DWFR Bonfire Night and Firework Children's Activity Shaftesbury Library Thursday 26 October 11:00am - 12:00noon Firework story, pumpkin hunt, dress up in fire kit, craft and colouring activities. For further […]

    Free

  • DWFR Bonfire Night and Firework Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    DWFR Bonfire Night and Firework Activity Shaftesbury Library Thursday 26 October 11:00am - 12:00noon Firework story, pumpkin hunt, dress up in fire kit, craft and colouring activities.

    Free

  • Call My Bluff

    In aid of Woodlands Methodist Church, at Woodlands village hall on October 27th at 7.30 pm . tickets £5 each including refreshments. Phone Brian on 01202 822066 fore more details

    £5

  • Pumpkin Carving

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    The Exchange invites you to book your place for Pumpkin carving on Saturday 28th October (10am-12noon). Fancy dress optional. Email [email protected] or telephone 01258 475137

    Free

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