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All Things Shaftesbury with Cllr. Derek Beer

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in information and guidance session on all things Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to housing and highways, and to hear other […]

Free

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

At our Artisan Makers Markets, we welcome an array of local, talented artists and crafts people. Come along, browse and buy some of their amazing pieces. Enjoy something from our […]

Free

Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton

1855 Building Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton

Experience the enchantment of a Winter Wonderland with a personal visit to Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton. This festive season, create a memorable adventure for your child, children, or […]

Free

Choral Eucharist

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 November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music marks 400 years since Thomas […]

Free

Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee […]

Free

Children’s Christmas Crafts

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Children’s Christmas Crafts and Activities at Shaftesbury Library! Join Charlie for a fun-filled morning of Christmas songs, games and crafts. Get into the festive spirit and have your chance to […]

Free

Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall

Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled […]

Free

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