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  • Quiet Afternoon at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Need a bit of calm to enjoy your visit? Don't miss our Quiet Afternoon in October. Thursday 16 October 2pm until 4:30pm Included with a standard museum ticket. Our Quiet […]

  • Sherborne International Film Festival – Your chance to catch up with some of the best foreign films. There is a mixture of drama, action, comedy, thriller and tragedy, sometimes many found in one movie. The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to raise funds for charity.

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    We are really looking forward to presenting four days of excellent foreign language films and hope that you will join us. The 14th International Film Festival will be held from […]

    £8.00 – £12.00

  • Green Carpets and Hidden Worlds: Discovering Mosses and Liverworts

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Mosses and liverworts are non-vascular plants which reproduce by releasing spores. Every tree at Kingcombe has a rich bryophyte cover, a reflection of Kingcombe’s moist climate and sensitive management. In […]

    £40.00

  • Natural History Watercolour Workshop at Chesil

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Join us for this two-day natural history art workshop based at the Wild Chesil Centre. This friendly course is suitable for all levels from beginners to burgeoning artists, in fact […]

    £150.00

  • Sherborne International Film Festival – in aid of The HALO Trust

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    Your chance to catch up with some of the best foreign films. There is a mixture of drama, action, comedy, thriller and tragedy, sometimes many found in one movie. The Festival not only provides the community of Sherborne with the opportunity to see foreign films which would not otherwise be shown locally, but also to […]

    £8.00

  • Sherborne International Film Festival – in aid of The HALO Trust

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    Tonights Films are: 17:00 Cinema Paradiso   (Italy) (12) 1988 Synopsis :  A Young Salvatore Di Vita discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso movie house, where projectionist Alfredo instils in the boy a deep love of films. When Salvatore grows up, falls in love with a beautiful local […]

    £8.00

  • Live Laugh Love Ladies Club – Poundbury, Dorchester – Afternoon Tea & Talk at Athelhampton House & Gardens

    Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester

    Afternoon Tea will be taken in The Long Hall situated within The Coach House that is in the beautiful grounds of Athelhampton House and Gardens, a Tudor House which is a popular Dorset attraction.  It was quoted by Sir Frederick Treves “that it was without question the most picturesque house in the county.”  Afternoon tea will consist of scones, with Dorset clotted cream and […]

    £27.00 – £29.00

  • Autumn colours watercolour workshop

    Digby Memorial Church Hall, Sherborne

    Join local artist Emma Keys for a relaxed, seasonal watercolour workshop celebrating the rich tones of autumn. Learn how to capture the warmth of turning leaves, pumpkins, and woodland textures using simple, beginner-friendly techniques. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary — just bring yourself and a love of colour! You’ll leave with […]

    £28.00

  • Childrens Halloween Disco

    Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

    disco up to age 7  Disco, tuck shop. £3 entry with free food bag and a drink. Under 3s free. Booking form via qr code. Or contact us.

    £3.00

  • Stalbridge Spooktacular Children’s Disco

    Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

    Childrens disco £3 each under 3s free. Free treat bag for everyone. 5-6.30 for 7 and under 7-8.30 for 8 and over   At Stalbridge Hall, Lower Road DT10

    £3.00

  • Serenade Big Band

    Saint Nicholas Church Henstridge Church St, Henstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

    🎷 Serenade Big Band live in Henstridge! 16 musicians + 2 singers will light up St Nicholas Church with swing, jazz & modern favourites. 📅 Sat 25 Oct | ⏰ 7pm for 7:30 start 🎟 Tickets £15 – Henstridge Post Office or online (Ticket Tailor CLASH)https://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1799433 🍷 Refreshments available ✨ Don’t miss the power of […]

    £15

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