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  • Coronation Coach Craft

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Celebrate Charles III's coronation by making your own Royal Coach! Children's craft activity. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 6 May11:00am - 12:00 noon. Drop in session, no booking required. For further information please call : 01747 852256

    Free
  • Mental Health Awareness Week

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Mental Health Awareness Week. Are you or anyone you care about feeling anxious about the cost of living crisis or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Come and meet Emma Roper, Rural Coordinator, Mind Dorset for an informal drop in advice and guidance session. Shaftesbury Library Monday 15 May 10:00am - 12:00 […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    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 20 April, 18 May, 15 June and 13 July 10:00 am - 11:00am. For more information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852 256.

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shared Reading: Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 May to 27 July1:45pm - 3:15pm. Booking is essential, please call the library on:01747 852256

    Free
  • Villages in the Shaftesbury Area

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Remembers, Gold Hill Museum Community Project. Villages in the Shaftesbury Area: A presentation of Edwardian photographs taken by Albert Tyler. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 18th May 4.30 –5.30 pm. Please book a place by contacting: Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256 or [email protected]

    Free
  • Knitting Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Whether you're new to knitting and fancy giving it ago or are a regular knitter in need of some tips, come along to the library and chat to our friendly Knit & Natter group for some helpful advice and guidance. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 May 11:00am to 12:00 noon For further information please call 01747 […]

    Free
  • Self Publishing Workshop with John Jenkins

    Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

    A two-hour self-publishing workshop with John Jenkins. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-publishing-workshop-with-john-jenkins-tickets-613290457267

    £10
  • 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