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Advent Carol Service

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

We are delighted that University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday […]

Free

Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, Sturminster Marshall on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December 10 am to 4pm. Beautifully decorated trees dedicated to charities. Children's activities. Toy service […]

Free

Children’s Christmas Angels Craft Activity

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Make and personalise your own beautiful Christmas angels to take home. Christmas colouring will be available for younger children. Booking essential via Eventbrite or please speak to library staff. Shaftesbury […]

Free

In terra pax – a programme of choral music for Christmas

St Ambrose Church West Cliff Road, Bournemouth

University Music Choir and Orchestra present a programme of choral music for Christmas on Sunday 10th December at 4.30pm in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne (BH4 8BE). Enjoy performances of Finzi’s […]

£15

Reminiscence afternoon

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Reminiscence afternoon Talk about favourite presents we have received in the past and share ideas about gifts that we can make ourselves. Tea and festive cakes will be served. Shaftesbury […]

Free

Community Policing Drop In Surgery

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Community Policing Drop In Surgery PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 2 November […]

Free

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

St Peter's Church Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth

All are welcome to the Universities’ Carol Service, led by University Music Chamber Choir on Thursday 14th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth. Enjoy glorious choral music alongside […]

Free

Bishops Caundle Christmas Fair

Bishops Caundle Village Hall Bishops Caundle Village Hall, Bishops Caundle, United Kingdom

A Christmas Fair, with local stall holders, refreshments, face painting and Santa's Grotto 😀🎄🎅🎁

Children’s 3D Christmas Card Craft Activity

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Create a festive 3D bauble Christmas card to takeaway at Shaftesbury library on Saturday 16 December 11:00am - 12 midday Spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment please book your […]

Free

Christmas Lunchtime Concert

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

Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 16th December between 12.30 and 1pm for a Christmas lunchtime concert! Britten’s ‘A ceremony of carols’ will be performed by vocal […]

Free

Christmas crafts

Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

Get into the festive spirit with some wintery crafts at the library. Drop in session, no booking required. Suitable for ages 3 +. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

Free

Christmas library gets lively

Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free