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  • Pumpkin Carving

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    The Exchange invites you to book your place for Pumpkin carving on Saturday 28th October (10am-12noon). Fancy dress optional. Email [email protected] or telephone 01258 475137

    Free
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along to another of our Artisan Makers Markets here at the Wimborne Community Centre. Everyone welcome, free entry, bring along your dog too! We welcome an array of local artists and crafts people who create many wonderful pieces for you to enjoy and to buy. There is also a café serving a range of […]

    Free
  • Sturminster Newton Community Celebration

    Stour Connect Stour View Close. Sturminster Newton,

    The idea of this event is to celebrate all that happens in the community and to give people the opertunity to raise funds, either by selling items that you make or grow, holding a tombola….. The tables are free, and entrance to the event is free. There will be lots of activities for the children, […]

    free
  • Dinosaur Day

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Dinosaur Day! Join Dewey, the library dinosaur, for a fun time at Shaftesbury Library. Crafts, stories and photo opportunities. Bring your own dinosaurs to meet him as well! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 28 October 11:00am - 12 noon 01747 852256 Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

    Free
  • Spooky Story Time at 1855 Sturminster Newton

    The Old Story Teller will be reading from a lesser known Charles Dickens horror/mystery story called 'The Signal Man' written in 1866. Gather in the entertainment area of 1855 Sturminster Newton from 2pm or 3pm to hear of spectres and train accidents.

    Free
  • Spooky Story Time at 1855 Sturminster Newton

    The Old Story Teller will be reading from a lesser known Charles Dickens horror/mystery story called 'The Signal Man' written in 1866. Gather in the entertainment area of 1855 Sturminster Newton from 2pm or 3pm to hear of spectres and train accidents.

    Free
  • Choral Evensong

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28th October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Elgar ‘They are at rest’, David Bruce Payne ‘Preces & Responses’, Kelly ‘Evening Canticles in C’ and Purcell ‘Rejoice in the Lord, alway’. Do join us for a glass […]

    Free
  • The Great Big Fabulous Dance for Life Show

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    In 2008 the original Dance for Life Show was brought to the stage at the Exchange and followed by two other sell-out shows in 2013 and 2015; this fourth dance extravaganza promises to be as vibrant and as uplifting a celebration of dance as the three previous shows. There will be classical ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, […]

  • Friends of Stour Connect AGM

    Friends Of Stour Connect Cafe Bath Road, Sturminster Newton

    Annual General Meeting. Being held in the Connect Cafe, Stour View Close, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JF at 4.30pm 30th October 23. Parking in the Car Park in Stour View Close.

    FOC
  • University Music Choir & Orchestra Concert

    Christchurch Priory Quay Road, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    University Music Bournemouth’s Choir and Orchestra present their autumn term concert on Wednesday 1 November, 7.30pm at Christchurch Priory. The music includes Mozart’s ‘Solemn Vespers KV339’, Monteverdi’s ‘Beatus vir’, Vivaldi’s ‘Magnificat’ and Bach’s ‘Brandenburg Concerto No. 5’. Tickets are priced £18 & £12 (50% student concession) and available online at: www.christchurchpriory. org/boxoffice/26522 or at the […]

    £18
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community policing drop-in surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 2 November and 7 December 10:00am - 11:00am For more information please call: 01747 852256

    Free
  • Three Counties Swing Band

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    Playing music from the big band era and beyond. Ticket price includes afternoon tea. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14