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  • School Open Morning

    St Gregory's CofE Primary School New Street, Marnhull, United Kingdom

    St Gregory’s CofE Primary School Open Morning - Friday 17th June 2022 9am until 11am Meet the staff, visit classes, tours by Young Governors Refreshments New / Existing Parents – all welcome

    Free

  • Great Expectations by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    From humble beginnings in the marshlands of Kent, young Pip is determined to make strides in the big city and get a leg-up in society. Pip is quickly caught up […]

    £8 – £32

  • William Barnes, Robert Young, and the Spirit of Stur

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    “William Barnes, Robert Young and the Spirit of Stur” David Fox shares insights into the past of the town and Vale life as depicted in the poetry and writings of William Barnes (1801-86) and Robert Young (1811-1908). Both were Sturminster-born and David puts this into the context of local history. Young witnessed local celebrations of […]

    £8

  • Open Gardens – Pimperne

    Pimperne Dorset

    Pimperne Gardens Open Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June 11am To 5pm Tickets £5 From Pimperne Village

    £5

  • Zeals Open Gardens

    Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

    Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals plus 5 Country Gardens in Wolverton & Whitecross with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Small collection of Classic Cars to admire Refreshments & Cream teas served in the Alms House’s garden (New Road Zeals by the Village Hall) Childrens Fun Trail free […]

    £5

  • Zeals Open Gardens

    Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

    Sat 18TH - Sun 19TH JUNE Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals 5 Country Gardens with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Classic Cars to admire Refreshments & Cream teas Free Childrens Fun Trail Open 12 noon – 5pm Map directions & Garden descriptions provided Entry £5 at Zeals […]

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair 2022

    This annual event continues to add new attractions! As well as BBQ, bar, Pimms and Prosecco, tea and cakes we also have more than 20 stalls selling everything from plants to local honey, bric a brac and gifts. A special attraction – for both children and adults - is Fiasco Circus Skills including juggling , […]

    Free

  • Cranborne Village Church Fete

    Cranborne BH21 5PS Salisbury Road, Cranborne

    A traditional village fete will be held in the beautiful gardens of Cranborne Manor, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Cranborne. There is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset setting. Admission to the amazing gardens is included in the entry fee. There will be traditional stalks, local produce, plenty of entertainment […]

    £1.00 – £3.00

  • Cene Abbas Open Gardens

    About 25 Private Gardens open all within easy walking distance of free carpark (DT2 7GD)

    £7

  • A Concert of Traditional Music

    St Mary's Church, Sturminster Newton Church Lane, Sturminster Newton

    The Sturminster Newton Chamber Choir will be entertaining us with unaccompanied music for voices linked to Barnes, Hardy, and the local area. This includes four new settings of poems by Thomas Hardy composed by local musician David Lyon, especially for this event. The Mill Singers will be singing a collection of choral music. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-concert-of-traditional-music-tickets-317741382027

    £7.50

  • Classic cars rally in aid of Ukraine

    https://www.community-aid-ukraine.co.uk/ Classic cars run, from sturminster Newton to Dorchester threw the piddle valley with a finish the great field in poundbury

    £5

  • Child Okeford Open Gardens

    Child Okeford Community Centre Station Road, Child Okeford, Dorset

    Around 20 village gardens will be open to visitors at a cost of £5 per person. Tickets will be available on the day from the Community Centre (post code DT11 8EW), where there will refreshment s(tea and cakes) and toilet facilities available, and also plants for sale. Tickets and toilet facilities will also be available […]

    £5

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