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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

CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]

Poyntington May Fair

Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

Something for everyone - a village fair with external stallholders and village stalls, the Wessex Morris Men, live music, activities for children including a Fancy Dress Competition for best book character (judging 2pm). In aid of All Saints Church, The Weldmar and The Rendezvous.

Free

Lunchtime Concert

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

Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th May between 12.30 and 1pm for our monthly lunchtime concert given by trumpeter, Winston Leese, and organist, Ian Davis. Their programme will include music by Clark, Purcell, Stanford and Archer and be interspersed with Hardy readings presented by Jan Wylde. Enjoy a wonderful half hour […]

Free

CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]

Defashion Dorset

Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost is hosting Defashion Dorset now in its second year, an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. With talks, demo's and fabulous local exhibitors. Workshops will be running throughout the 2 days where you can learn methods of enhancing, embellishing and mending clothing, felting, natural […]

£5 – £7

Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Sculptor – Art Exhibition

Stoborough Village Hall West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham

Discover the captivating world of Purbeck artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc at his solo art exhibition, opening its doors from May 25th for nine days only. This exclusive event offers art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse collection of Andrew's work, spanning over 35 years of artistic exploration. Experience the […]

Free

Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

Choral Evensong for Pentecost

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

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th May at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which marks Pentecost, includes Gibbons ‘Come Holy Ghost’, William Matthias ‘Jesus College Service’, Ayleward ‘Preces and responses’ and Elgar ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Do join us for this free […]

Free

D-Day Dance

The Keep Military Museum are delighted to announce we will be hosting a 1940s themed dance as part of our 80th Anniversary of D-Day programme. The ‘D-Day Dance’ will take place on the evening of Saturday 25th May 2024 at The Army Reserve Centre, Dorchester, just next door to the museum. The evening will take […]

£20

Discovering bats

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Let's see how many bat species we can discover on this exciting bat walk at Bere Marsh Farm. Led by guest expert Mariko Whyte from the Dorset Bat Group, you'll get to use heterodyne bat detectors and learn lots of fascinating facts along the way from Mariko. We have been monitoring bats at Bere Marsh […]

£10

TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30

Turnworth DT11 0EE Turnworth, Blandford Forum

Please join us in large Old Rectory garden to enjoy: Teas; Plants & Produce; Bric-a-brac; Craft; Live music & Activities for all the family. Free entry & parking. Funds raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church

Free