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  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for the first of our Artisan Makers Markets for 2025 here at Wimborne Community Centre.  We will have a wide array of beautiful art and […]

    Free

  • South West Really Useful Family History Show

    Kinson Community Centre Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Family History Society is excited to announce they have been working in partnership with Devon Family History Society and the Family History Federation to host the South West Really Useful Family […]

    Free

  • Quimantú & Palida Choir The Surtierra Tour: When Music is Home

    Blandford Parish Church Market Place, Blandford Forum

    In a unique project developed with Artsreach, the iconic Anglo-Chilean band Quimantú is collaborating with the singers of Palida Choir to perform the Misa de los Mineros, 'The Miners' Mass', composed by […]

    £6 – £269512

  • Family Spring Fair

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Over 20 wonderful craft stalls including; Wood Crafts Knitted & Crochet Items Textiles & Fabric Crafts Ceramics Leather Crafts Greetings Cards & Prints Trinkets & Jewellery Gift Hampers Baby Gifts […]

  • Tower Princesses’ Spring Children’s Party

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Spend the morning with Summer's Princess Parties' Rapunzel inspired Princess at her first ever event! Our Ice Queen and Mermaid Princess had so much fun at their previous events the […]

    £12.95

  • Sherborne Travel Writing Festival

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    Venture on foot, by bicycle, astride an elephant - or even on board the Rolling Stones’ private jet - from Mughal India to modern Istanbul, and from the Bronze Age […]

  • Exclusive Dining Event

    There are only 12 seats at young Head Chef James's exclusive table. New to Poole—a rare chance for food lovers to experience something really delightful. Each month, James, White Pepper […]

    £55

  • Sturminster Newton Chocolate Fair

    Railway Garden Station Road, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The inaugural Chocolate Fair is expected to become a cherished addition to Sturminster Newton’s tradition of engaging community events, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to indulge in chocolate […]

  • Wedding Showcase

    The Fonthill Estate The Fonthill Estate, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    ✨Wedding Showcase ✨ Join us for an enchanting Wedding Showcase at the stunning Fonthill Estate! Whether you’re newly engaged or looking for fresh ideas, our showcase is the perfect opportunity to […]

    Free

  • Free Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 12h April between 12.30 and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for violin and […]

    Free

  • Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 20th April at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The joyful music reflects the celebratory […]

    Free

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