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“What it Takes” A talk by Belinda Holdsworth

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

After over thirty years as a humanitarian worker for the United Nations, working in the Balkans, the Caucasus, across Africa and from New York and Geneva HQs, Belinda Holdsworth will share some of her experience of what it takes - personally and professionally - to deliver assistance in accordance with humanitarian values and principles in […]

£8 – £10

Teddy20’s 10 Year Birthday Bash

Bryanston School Blandford

Who fancies a party? We certainly do! As we celebrate the milestone of our charity turning 10 in November, we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate it than by throwing a spectacular Birthday Bash! Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, delectable foods, refreshing drinks, and live […]

£65.00

Choral Eucharist

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

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 3rd November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Palestrina ‘Missa Papae Marcelli’, Eleanor Daley ‘Upon your heart’ and Morales ‘Peccantem me quotidie’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards.

Free

Artisan Craft Fair

Wonderful, Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, with over 20 stall-holders, selling a huge range of unique, festive gifts all under one roof. Delicious cakes and jacket potatoes for sale, as well as art, sculpture, glass, ceramics, prints, jewellery, textiles, soaps, skincare, toiletries, candles, preserves and much more. Free entry and ample parking.

Free

Artsreach presents: Allison Lupton Trio in Blandford Parish Church

Blandford Parish Church Market Place, Blandford Forum

Allison Lupton Trio Allison Lupton, Shane Cook & Kyle Waymouth A glorious mix of beautiful songs and storytelling, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance from this Canadian trio Award-winning folk musician Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada, where her love for music took root. This passion has garnered numerous accolades from international […]

£6 – £480698

Tim Kliphuis Trio – Pictures at an Exhibition

Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall Main Street, Piddletrenthide

Award winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis and his trio celebrate 18 years of touring with their new programme Pictures at an Exhibition, where gypsy jazz and (neo)classical meet. Presented by Artsreach & Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall https://www.facebook.com/Artsreachdorset/events/

£6 – £18

Fort Dorsetborn Artsreach Event

Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

Doors open 6.45pm: bar, light refreshments & raffle (cash / card). Recommended 13+. Ibberton Village Hall Blandford Standard Ticket £12 Under 18s £6 Telephone booking: Tel 07771 561099 or email [email protected] 1am. An Iron Age hillfort in North Dorset. Away from dysfunctional families and small-town gossip, Viv and Daisy can be entirely themselves. With so […]

£12

Age Concern Sturminster Newton Charity Quiz Night

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Join us for a fun evening of quizzing! There will also be a cash bar and raffle with locally donated prizes, so bring your £££££ along! To reserve you seats please call 01258 475582 or email [email protected] - payment may be made in advance or on arrival at the event. (Full payment due for cancellations within […]

£5

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

Come along to our November Artisan Makers Market and enjoy the opportunity to browse and buy some amazing pieces created by local arts and crafts people.  Why not have a tasty treat and refreshments in our café too - free admission and dogs welcome.

Free

Christmas Open Studio at Strawberry Cottage Studio

Strawberry Cottage Strawberry Cottage 49 Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

Christmas Open Studio Art, cosy cushions, beautiful bunting, small stockings and many more creative gifts by Louise Freir and Annabelle Narey. Please pop in; we'd love to see you!

Free

The Mill Singers Male Voice Choir

Royal British Legion School Lane, Gillingham

Come and Join us for an evening of song. From Sea Shanties to carols. At the Royal British Legion Gillingham

Free

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Portman Hall, Shillingstone Blandford Rd, Shillingstone

Shillingstone will once again be welcoming Father Christmas and his ever- helpful Elves to the festively decorated Portman Hall on Sunday 24th November during our ever-popular annual Christmas Fayre.  Our special guest will be assisted by  committee member Ann Povey, who will be donning her Elf uniform to act as the 'Special Local Elf of […]

Free entry