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  • A Christmas Carol; music, poetry and prose for the festive season

    There will be a one-hour concert in aid of Read Easy at St James' Church, Shaftesbury on 3rd December. The concert will consist of Christmas music on the organ, trumpet, recorder, carols and readings. There will be a collection on leaving. For more information, please contact Lydia on [email protected] or phone her on 07748 981935

    Free

  • An Advent Fanfare

    St Mary's Church Beaminster Church St, Beaminster

    The Martin Schellenberg Music Trust presents An Advent Fanfare with Malcolm Archer - Organ Winston Leese - Trumpet Jan Wyld - Festive Readings St Mary's Churck, Beaminster Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 4.00pm (Length of performance approximately 1 hour) Raffle of Christmas cake, wine and chocolates Tickets £10.00 to include mulled wine available from Yarn […]

    £10

  • Dorset Farmers Market – Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    At The Dorset Farmers Market, we care about giving our customers the best shopping experience yet. Since 2000, we’ve played an active role in the dorset community by offering residents […]

  • Salvation Army Carol Concert

    Blandford Methodist Church The Close, Blandford Forum

    The Wimborne Branch of the Salavation Army Carol Concert will be your early start to this festive season. Every one is warmly invited

    Free

  • Stour Valley Dog Rescue Christmas Prize Bingo

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    An evening of fun for all the family. Delicious food and cakes, brilliant prizes, raffles, and good company all make for a great night out. Doors open 6:30, Eyes down at 7:30. And it's all in a good cause too!!

  • Noël – a concert by candlelight

    st peter's church, Shaftesbury High Street, Shaftesbury

    Pianist Alex Wilson is inviting audiences to join him on a musical tour through the songs and folk traditions of Europe at Christmas. We will explore the Christmas story and revel in the excitement of Christmas Eve; we will sing, bake and dance our way through nearly 300 years of musical storytelling. Our journey features […]

    £10

  • Milborne Port Christmas Fair

    Milborne Port Village Hall Springfield Road, Milborne Port

    Milborne Port Christmas Fair in aid of the Friends of Milborne Port Library Saturday 10th December 10am - 2.30pm Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Milborne Port Stalls to include crafts, food and gifts. Refreshments available. facebook - www.facebook.com/milborneportchristmasfair

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  • Natural dyes workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    Come and explore the power of natural colour through our workshop run by Artist, Dyer and Grower, Ffion Taverner. During this workshop we will explore the hidden qualities of the natural world, working with homegrown flowers that have been dried from this year's crops, as well as traditional dye ingredients to create a spectrum of […]

    £110

  • Christmas Angels

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Make and personalise your own beautiful Christmas Angels to take home. Christmas colouring will be available for younger children.

    Free

  • Pimperne children Party

    Party for children with entertainment and present please bring a plate of Food £5 to cover cost

  • Christmas Concert Sturminster Choral Society with Shaftsbury’s Palida Choir

    St Mary's Church, Sturminster Newton Church Lane, Sturminster Newton

    Sturminster Choral Society with Palida Choir present Benjamin Britten A Ceremony of Carols Saturday 10th December, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Newton Begin your 2-week countdown to Christmas with Sturminster Choral Society, Shaftsbury’s Palida Choir and international harpist Kirsty Whatley performing A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten along with Christmas carols and other […]

    £10

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