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Milborne Port History Day

Various locations in Milborne Port

A celebration of the rich cultural, social, architectural and industrial history of our lovely village to celebrate Somerset Day. A village-wide programme of history and heritage-based activities at various locations […]

Free

Dawn chorus with breakfast

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the […]

£10

Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots

Shaftesbury

Upcycle lustrous sari silks and other fabrics to create a colourful coiled pot. This 3 hour workshop will be held at The Art Shed, my purpose built garden studio in […]

£30

Eurovision Final Village Party

Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall Greenhayes, Blandford forum

Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, DT11 0RE. Join the party of other Eurovision fans for a fun filled evening with a prize for the best costume (Not compulsory), prize raffle […]

£2.50

Mental Health Awareness Week Drop in

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Mental Health Awareness Week. Do you or anyone you care about feel anxious about the cost of living crisis, or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Meet […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

£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 […]

Free