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Shared Reading

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

Free

Symposium & Lecture Recital

Bournemouth University Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

In partnership with University Music Bournemouth, The Open University Literature and Music Research Group present a symposium and lecture-recital on the theme of Words, Music and Silence at Bournemouth University on Friday 28th June. During the day, nine academic papers will be presented by scholars with backgrounds in composition, literature, musicology, creative writing and film. […]

Free

Woodlands Flower and Art Festival

Woodlands Flower and Arts Festival Exhbition of flowers, arts and crafts at Church of the Ascension BH21 8LN Teas and stalls at Village Hall BH21 8LJ Bring beauty to the village whilst raising funds to maintain the historic church

Free

Tea in the Garden at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard

The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG The Old Rectory, Stock Gaylard

“ Come and have Tea in the Garden” on Saturday 29 June 2-5 pm at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG. Admission including Tea £5 , Children under 12 free, well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Stalls ,Tombola and Raffle. Parking. All proceeds towards the Lydlinch Bells Fund.” We look forward to seeing you there”

£5

Afternoon Tea in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury

AFTERNOON TEA IN ENMORE GREEN Where:                   St. John’s Church Hall, top of Church Hill, Enmore Green £6.00 Per person.      All welcome. If you would like to join us please contact Jo Churchill on 01747 850432 or [email protected] Tables of 4 – 6 can be reserved and there will be two sessions for these. […]

£6.00

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide range of stalls offering food, drink and crafts with lots of free activities for children.

Stanchester Quire – Seasonal Songs of the South-West

Renowned regional choir concert in the lovely setting of All Saints Church Poyntington: Tickets (£10 including interval drink) from: Robert Gould  01963 220 222 Martin Wallis  01963 220 980 Allan Rodger  01963 220 759

A Tribute to the Music of Stan Getz featuring Terry Quinney

Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

Saxophonist Terry Quinney pays tribute to the legendary Stan Getz - from Breezy Bossa Nova to West Coast cool.  Advance tickets £10 from www.caryfordhall.co.uk or £12 on door.

£10 – £12

Potfest

Shaftesbury

International ceramics festival. 100 ceramics artists come together to create a vibrant three day artisan market

£6 – £16

Potfest

Shaftesbury

International ceramics festival. 100 ceramics artists come together to create a vibrant three day artisan market

£6 – £16

Glanvilles Wootton Pop Up Pub

Glanvilles Wootton Village Hall Stock Hill Lane, Glanvilles Wootton, Sherborne

Once a quarterly we hold a pop up pub in our village hall.  Beer from Cerne Abbas Brewery along with a selection of wines, spirits and non alcoholic drinks are served.  This time we are having a barbeque as well.  Pub games will also be available including table skittles.

Israel/Palestine a Talk by an Observer

The Balsm Centre 1, Westcourt, Somerset, United Kingdom

Israel Palestine   As the tragedy between Israel and Palestine continues Wincanton Quakers are hosting a talk by an observer who has just returned from the West Bank. Since 2002 the Quakers have managed a programme called Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAPPI) on behalf of the World Council of Churches. It has meant that over 1,500 people […]

Free