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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. […]

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

DorPIP Dads FREE Online Course

Online

We are pleased to announce that DorPIP will be starting DorPIP Dad's group facilitated by the campaigner and keynote speaker, Mark Williams. Over the six weekly sessions you will have […]

Free

Beyond Tess

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Michael Langridge, in conversation with Dr Tracy Hayes , talks about The Second Mrs Clare, his sequel to Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess'. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-tess-tickets-567919902717

£8

A Test Pilot’s Story

Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

Writer Chris Taylor talks about his extraordinary career as a test pilot both with the Royal Navy and with civilian aircraft. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-test-pilots-story-tickets-578649094017

£8

Nature’s Wonders

Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

Jane V. Adams talks about her latest book, Nature's Wonders, and how nature inspires her writing. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natures-wonders-tickets-593662870627

£8

Beekeeping Experience

Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Spend an afternoon with experienced beekeepers, learning about the Honey Bee and the […]

£60 – £100