The Tennis Champion who Escaped the Nazis
Writer Felice Hardy tells the remarkable story of her grandmother, who escaped the Nazis in WW2 Vienna and played tennis at Wimbledon.
£8
12 events found.
Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
Hosting an event in Dorset? Add it to the calendar for free and share it with Dorset Life readers.
Please note: inclusion in the online calendar does not guarantee inclusion in the magazine, though a selection of events is featured each month.
Events
-
-
1855 Building Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton
-
-
HOW BRIDPORT BEGAN what we know about Bridport up to the Middle Ages
Bridport Museum 25 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, United KingdomA talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
£5 -
From Sturminster Newton to the White House: the Fuller Sisters in America
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster NewtonA dramatic monologue performed by Rachel Alexander - as Rosalind Fuller - recounts the sisters’ three tours of America between 1911 and 1917. The drama is interspersed with the folk songs she and her sisters sang on farms, in the high class salons of wealthy women and even the White House. This piece, written by […]
£8 -
DorPIP Dads FREE Online Course
OnlineWe are pleased to announce that DorPIP will be starting DorPIP Dad's group facilitated by the campaigner and keynote speaker, Mark Williams. Over the six weekly sessions you will have the opportunity to explore what takes to be a dad, learn about bonding and attachment, strategies you can use to take care of your wellbeing, […]
Free -
Beyond Tess
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster NewtonMichael Langridge, in conversation with Dr Tracy Hayes , talks about The Second Mrs Clare, his sequel to Thomas Hardy’s ‘Tess'. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-tess-tickets-567919902717
£8 -
A Test Pilot’s Story
Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster NewtonWriter Chris Taylor talks about his extraordinary career as a test pilot both with the Royal Navy and with civilian aircraft. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-test-pilots-story-tickets-578649094017
£8 -
Nature’s Wonders
Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster NewtonJane V. Adams talks about her latest book, Nature's Wonders, and how nature inspires her writing. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natures-wonders-tickets-593662870627
£8 -
Beekeeping Experience
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Spend an afternoon with experienced beekeepers, learning about the Honey Bee and the […]
£60 – £100 -
-
HOW BRIDPORT BEGAN what we know about Bridport up to the Middle Ages
Bridport Museum 25 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, United KingdomA talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
£5 -
-
-
Father’s Day Craft Activity
Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, ShaftesburyFather's Day Craft Activity. Creative Father's Day card fun for all ages! Free event. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 17 June11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on […]
Free
Don’t forget to sign up to receive the monthly Dorset Life here .
