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  • Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Discover How to Make a Difference at Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair Residents across the Sturminster Newton area are being invited to take their first step into volunteering at the upcoming […]

    Free

  • Book launch: Edge of the Shore by Francesca Tyer

    Westbourne Bookshop, Bournemouth 65 Poole Rd,, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Celebrate the launch of multi-genre author Francesca Tyer’s latest novel, Edge of the Shore, at Westbourne Bookshop on 25th April 2026. Drop in between 11am and 2pm for this relaxed, public signing event – meet the author, chat about her work, and take home a signed copy of her brand‑new book. Edge of the Shore […]

    Free

  • Towards the Light – University music Choir & Orchestra Concert

    Christchurch Priory Quay Road, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    University Music Bournemouth Choir and Orchestra present 'Towards the Light' on Saturday 25th April, 7.30pm in Christchurch Priory. The Programme includes Ola Gjeilo's evocative 'Sunrise Mass' and Handel's 'Dixit Dominus' […]

    £16 – £20

  • FIVE VALLEYS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN

    Barford Inn Barford St Martin

    The Five Valleys Run is Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club's  first charity fund raising event for 2026. Starting from the Barford Inn at Barford St Martin on Sunday April […]

    £10.00

  • Ambient afternoon

    Museum of East Dorset 23-27 High Street, WIMBORNE MINSTER, United Kingdom

    Love the sounds of Brian Eno or Robert Fripp? Chilling out to relaxing music in a garden setting, over tea and cake? If so, this is for you! Join us […]

    Free

  • Artists in the Dorset Landscape

    Godmanstone Village Hall Church Lane, Godmanstone, Dorchester, United Kingdom

    Godmanstone Village Hall6.30pm for 7pm Wed 29t April 2026Three Short Talks onArtists in the Dorset LandscapeTickets £7 inc a wine or soft drink from Cerne Abbas Shop; email [email protected] Eventbrite

    £7.00

  • The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne

    Studio Sherborne Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner Thursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne, Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne DT9 3RQ Spring deserves an unforgettable evening table. […]

    £60.00

  • Teddy Rocks Festival

    Charisworth Farm Blandford Forum

    Teddy Rocks Festival is a multi-award winning 3 day family-friendly charity music event in Dorset, UK. Tickets - Teddy Rocks Festival - 1st May to 3rd May - Charisworth Farm, […]

  • The Big Dorset May Day Family Ceilidh

    Hardye Theatre, Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue, Dorchester

    Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller. Join Tatterdemalion, the band of the New Hardy Players, who […]

    £5 – £13

  • The Glorious Assembly Jazz Orchestra

    Messums west Place Farm, Court St,, Tisbury, Salisbury, wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join us At Messums WEST TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT IS GREAT ABOUT JAZZ IN BRITAIN today. David Mitcham will direct The Glorious Assembly Jazz Orchestra in a world premiere live concert, […]

    £10 – £70

  • Murder at Villa Madeira: The Story of the Rattenburys Talk by Hattie Miles

    East Dorset Heritgae Trust Hanham Rd,, Wimborne Minster, dorset, United Kingdom

    In March 1935 Bournemouth was shaken by a sensational murder. Retired architect Francis Mawson Rattenbury, aged 67, was found dead at his home, Villa Madeira, on Manor Road. This fascinating […]

    £6.00

  • Dawn Chorus Walk with Breakfast

    Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

    Dawn Chorus Walk with Breakfast on Saturday 9 May, from 4.30am to 6.30am. Led by birding expert John Lockwood, the early morning walk offers a chance to experience the dawn […]

    £8 – £10

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