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  • Father Christmas AdventCalendar Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Make your own Father Christmas advent calendar! Join in the Christmas fun and anticipation at Shaftesbury Library.

    Free

  • Choral Evensong

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

    You are warmly invited to our Choral Evensong for Advent on Saturday 26th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Manz ‘E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come’, Dyson ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’, Seal ‘Preces & Responses’ and Gibbons ‘This is the record of John’. Please join us for a […]

    Free

  • Willow Christmas decoration making workshop

    Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    Come and make your own unique willow Christmas decorations with Yeoman basketmaker Ellie Morgan. You'll be making little free standing Christmas trees, stars, bunting and Christmas tree decorations; what a lovely way to kick start the festive period! Everything will be made from willow grown in England, which is both sustainable and biodegradable. All materials […]

    £55

  • Live Well Dorset Health MOT

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

    Free

  • Live Well Dorset Health MOT

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

    Free

  • A Christmas Carol; music, poetry and prose for the festive season

    There will be a one-hour concert in aid of Read Easy at St James' Church, Shaftesbury on 3rd December. The concert will consist of Christmas music on the organ, trumpet, recorder, carols and readings. There will be a collection on leaving. For more information, please contact Lydia on [email protected] or phone her on 07748 981935

    Free

  • An Advent Fanfare

    St Mary's Church Beaminster Church St, Beaminster

    The Martin Schellenberg Music Trust presents An Advent Fanfare with Malcolm Archer - Organ Winston Leese - Trumpet Jan Wyld - Festive Readings St Mary's Churck, Beaminster Saturday 3rd December […]

    £10

  • Dorset Farmers Market – Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    At The Dorset Farmers Market, we care about giving our customers the best shopping experience yet. Since 2000, we’ve played an active role in the dorset community by offering residents a chance to enjoy our wide range of events. We’re more than just a venue to buy one-of-a-kind items and locally-made goods — we’re your […]

  • Salvation Army Carol Concert

    Blandford Methodist Church The Close, Blandford Forum

    The Wimborne Branch of the Salavation Army Carol Concert will be your early start to this festive season. Every one is warmly invited

    Free

  • Stour Valley Dog Rescue Christmas Prize Bingo

    Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    An evening of fun for all the family. Delicious food and cakes, brilliant prizes, raffles, and good company all make for a great night out. Doors open 6:30, Eyes down at 7:30. And it's all in a good cause too!!

  • Noël – a concert by candlelight

    st peter's church, Shaftesbury High Street, Shaftesbury

    Pianist Alex Wilson is inviting audiences to join him on a musical tour through the songs and folk traditions of Europe at Christmas. We will explore the Christmas story and revel in the excitement of Christmas Eve; we will sing, bake and dance our way through nearly 300 years of musical storytelling. Our journey features […]

    £10

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