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  • Farnham Open Gardens DT11 8DE

    farnham

    Saturday 14 June and Sunday 15 June 11am til 5pm Free parking, admission £7, under-16s free Refreshments available all day In aid of church and local charities  

    £7

  • BIG TISBURY FETE PROMISES A FUN-FILLED DAY FOR EVERYONE!

    Tisbury Football Club Field High Street, Tisbury

    Tisbury is buzzing with excitement as preparations are underway for the big Tisbury Village Fete, set to bring the community together for a fantastic day of entertainment, laughter, and local delights. Generously sponsored by local property agents Boatwrights, Coffee Angels, Tisbury Parish Council, Tisbury Football Club and Nadder Community Energy, the fete will take place […]

    Free

  • Tarrant Gunville Church Fete

    gunville manor church lane, blandford forum, dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us the Tarrant Gunville Church Fete on Saturday 14th June at 2.15pm. Renowned for its amazing Tea and Cake stall, not to mention all the fun of a traditional […]

    £2.50

  • Wincanton Choral Society present A Summer Soirée

    Wincanton King Arthur's School, West Hill BA9 9BX West Hill, Wincanton, United Kingdom

    light-hearted music with complimentary canapés and pay-bar in the extended interval, to round off performances in their 35th year George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare John Rutter: The Sprig of Thyme clarinet and piano duets and solos  in the Main Hall, King Arthur's School,  Wincanton BA9 9BX Saturday 14th June at 7.30 - note […]

    £10

  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £15

  • A Few Crusted Characters

    Minterne House Minterne House and Gardens, Minterne Magna

    To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]

    £10 – £45

  • Art Meets Sky: Helm Gallery Brings Bold ‘DISRUPTION’ Exhibition to Branksome’s Roof Terrace

    Rockwater Branksome is hosting an exclusive one-night-only rooftop takeover by Brighton’s Helm Gallery on Wednesday, June 18th.  The evening will showcase thought-provoking prints and original works from over 10 different artists set against the coastal backdrop of Branksome at sunset. This rooftop takeover represents everything Helm Gallery stands for – bringing exceptional art into unexpected […]

  • HMS Heron Band

    Henstridge Church Henstridge

    A spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose members are drawn from serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, plus civilians from the unit and local area. The repertoire includes popular classics, […]

    £15

  • HMS Heron

    Henstridge Church Henstridge

    Enjoy a fabulous evening of popular music by the renowned HMS Heron Band 

    £15

  • ‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’

    Longthorns Farm Longthorns, Wareham

    Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music, delicious food, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances, all held within the award winning fields of Longthorns Farm in Wareham (next to Monkey World). Make a weekend of it by booking to stay within the beautiful surroundings with convenient camping […]

  • Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

    Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

    As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, glow worms, owls and nightjars. Meeting outside the Visitor Centre from 8.45pm. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.

    £5.50 – £7.50

  • Free Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 21st June between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for trombone, performed by Kevin Morgan. Kevin is the principal trombonist in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. You can expect an eclectic programme with informative introductions! Admission is free […]

    Free

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