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  • Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

    Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

    Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a […]

  • Choral Evensong for Pentecost

    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 25th May at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which marks Pentecost, includes Gibbons […]

    Free

  • D-Day Dance

    The Keep Military Museum are delighted to announce we will be hosting a 1940s themed dance as part of our 80th Anniversary of D-Day programme. The ‘D-Day Dance’ will take […]

    £20

  • Discovering bats

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll […]

    £10

  • TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

    Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

    Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised […]

    Free

  • Learn about regenerative farming systems and routes to market

    Travellers Rest Durweston DT11 0QG

    Join us on Wednesday, 24th of April, for a Pasture and Profit farm walk, kindly hosted by Dougal Hosford on Travellers Rest Farm. Dougal farms Travellers Rest with his son Fred […]

    Free

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • BIG DORSET APPLE CAKE DAY

    Milborne St Andrew Village are holding a 'Big Dorset Apple Cake Day' to be held on  Saturday 1st June 2024 between 10.00-12.00 at the MSA Village Hall, DT11 0JX The villagers will attempt to create the biggest Dorset Apple Cake -  100 cakes will be baked and then assembled on Friday ready for the unveiling on Saturday […]

    Free

  • Elvis 56 & The Heartbreakers

    Digby Hall, Sherborne The Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show is a unique, not to be missed show. A tribute to the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived. ELVIS PRESLEY. Taking you through the 50’s and 60’s, from Elvis’ meteoric rise to international stardom through the movie hits and on up to the late 60’s. Backed by a […]

    £15.00

  • Sally King leads to The Greate Poole of Enmore

    St John's Enmore Green Church Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Further research into the life of Sally King has led to the discovery of the site of The Greate Poole that lay in the middle of Enmore 400 years ago. David Godden will give an illustrated talk followed by a short walk around Enmore highlighting traces of its history. Admission £5 in aid of St […]

    £5

  • Creative workshop: collage in nature

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Dorset artist Deb Chisman is back for another art based creative workshop 'Collage in nature', set in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Join us on Thursday 6th June from 10.30am-4pm for this fun and relaxed workshop. We will start the morning with a wildlife walk around the farm and then […]

    £60

  • Charity Quiz Night

    Child Okeford Village Hall Child Okeford

    QUIZ NIGHT with a D-DAY 80th Anniversary theme including Entertainment and songs! Two course supper included Bar, raffle

    £15

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