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  • The Life of Violet Cross

    Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall 1-10 Partway, Hazelbury Bryan

    A talk on the life and achievements of Violet Cross will be held at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall on Friday 31st October at 7:30pm. There will be a cash bar […]

    £5.00

  • Verwood Communities Together

    The Verwood Hub Theatre The Hub, Verwood

    Come and explore all the amazing local community groups and clubs for friendship, exercise and entertainment.

    Free

  • Journey of the Magi

    Wimborne Minster High St, Wimborne Minster,, Wimborne

    Join us in the Historic Wimborne Minster Church for Springs Dance Companys ' Journey of the Magi '. This all age 90 Minute Performance tells the story of the first chilstmas while a family in 2025 prepare for their Christmas celebrations. Doors open at 2.30pm to allow time to purchase refreshments before the 3.30pm Performance […]

    Free

  • Faure Requiem for All Souls

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 1st November at 5pm for our annual Requiem for All Souls. Fauré’s ethereal ‘Requiem’ is complemented by two of William Harris’s great anthems, ‘Bring us O Lord God’ and ‘Faire is the Heaven’, to offer a suitably reflective mood in which to remember friends and loved […]

    Free

  • Halloween Bingo

    RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre, Higher Dairy, Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester

    Join us for Halloween bingo on Saturday November 1st to raise money for the animals at RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre! £10 entry includes your bingo books and there will be a raffle and refreshments on the night. Please get in touch to book your place by calling 01305 259672 or emailing [email protected]

    £10.00

  • Bubbling Potions and Spooky Science – Halloween Spooktacular at Larmer Tree Gardens

    The Larmer Tree Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Little witches, wizards and mad scientists are invited to Larmer Tree Gardens this November for a spellbinding day of spooky family fun. The much-loved Halloween Spooktacular returns on Sunday 2nd November 2025, running from 10am to 4pm. This year’s highlight is the brand-new Spooky Science Show, packed with bubbling dry ice, smoking potions and magical […]

    £5.00 – £10.00

  • Choral Eucharist – Will Todd’s Mass in Blue with jazz ensemble

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

    You are warmly invited to our service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 2nd November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The setting is Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’, which will be accompanied by jazz ensemble! Other music in the service includes Bruckner’s ‘Ave Maria’ and Will Todd’s ‘Stay with me Lord’.  This service is […]

    Free

  • Handmade for Christmas

    The Workhouse Chapel, Strurminster Newton Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Handmade for Christmasat the Workhouse Chapel Open Daily 1st November - 24th December9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Our gifts are all lovingly Made by Hand by real people, working in real sheds, with real tools. You won't find anything mass-produced here! We have over 70 local artists and makers exhibiting their work - you might even […]

    Free

  • Beyond the Sea – A Words and Music Concert

    St Peter’s Church Bournemouth

    A sequence of words and music exploring the distances, adventure, depths and mysteries of the sea presented by University Music Chamber Choir and musicians. The programme includes choral, vocal and instrumental music by Esenvalds, Sullivan, Faure, Beethoven, Massenet, Parry and others. Admission free.

    Free

  • Spoon Carving

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Event details View on What3Words gentle.stews.condense Date Saturday 8 November 2025 Time 9:00am - 4:00pm About the event After spending ten years swinging from trees as an arborist, Adam decided a job was needed where he could keep both feet firmly on the ground, whilst still being a part of the woodland around him. Having […]

    £100

  • Preloved and Vintage Sale at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall

    Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall Partway Lane, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall Preloved and Vintage Sale!Saturday 8th November 10am - 2pmPreloved clothing, shoes, hats, costume Jewellery and Accessories!Refreshments and cake too!!All proceeds for the Village Hall kitchen renovationsRegistered Charity No. 301138

  • CRAFT MARKET

    Penselwood Village Hall Field Lane, Penselwood, Wincanton, somerset, United Kingdom

    Beautiful handmade items for sale in time for Christmas refreshments available

    Free

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