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  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community Policing Drop In Surgery; PCSO Su Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Thursday 5th October between […]

    Free

  • Community Resilience Day

    wincanton race course old hill, wincanton

    Free event aimed at Parish and Town Councils and anyone interested in helping their communities to be prepared for emergencies. Learn to become a stronger, more resilient Somerset Celebrating Somerset's […]

    Free

  • The Big Stur Welcome

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    This fabulous new community event hosted by The Exchange provides an opportunity for newcomers to the area to come along and meet representatives from over 20 local groups and organisations. […]

    Free

  • Planet Wimborne Green Quiz

    Colehill Sports and Social Club 108 Wimborne Road, Colehill

    Planet Wimborne invites local quiz groups and individuals to a fund-raising Quiz Night on Thursday October 5, to support the 2023 Planet Wimborne’s Green Festival. This Quiz promises to be […]

    £5

  • An Evening of Song In aid of the Yellow Bus Garden Project

    Shepherds Corner Farm, Durweston, DT11 0QF Shepherds corner farm, Durweston

    The Gravellers & Friends An Evening of Song In aid of the Yellow Bus Garden Project Tickets £25 to include drink and nibbles from Jules – 07765566312 Cash bar

    £25

  • Shillingstone ‘micro’ English Barn Dance Evening

    Portman Hall, Shillingstone Blandford Rd, Shillingstone

    An friendly evening of easy English Country Dancing with live music (John and Margaret Dike) and an experienced caller (Ruth Thompson) who will teach you the moves. All the dances […]

    £7,

  • 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 […]

    £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 […]

    £15

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