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  • Talk: “Finding the Secret Garden”

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    A talk by and about Carey's Secret Garden, near Wareham.  

    £3,

  • Dorset Blind Spring Fashion Exchange

    Dorset Blind Charity Shop Unit 1, Greyhound House, 2 Market Place,, Blandford Forum,, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join Dorset Blind for an evening of sustainable style and community spirit at our Blandford Charity Shop. Bring an outfit to swap and browse a curated selection of preloved clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories. £5.00 entry includes an outfit swap and refreshments.

  • Jazz – Rebecca Chambers’ New Tricks

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An evening of laid-back jazz, sultry melodies and upbeat rhythms with Rebecca Chambers' New Tricks Jazz Trio, hosted by the Friends of St. Michael's Church, Beer Hackett.  Tickets available now from our website.

    £12.50

  • Classical Guitar Concert with renowned John Mills in Thornford (18 April 2026)

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    Dear team, Hope you are well. I would like to submit the following event for inclusion in your listings and/or editorial consideration. Serenata Guitar Trio with Dr Fernando Aguera An afternoon of classical guitar at Thornford Village Hall on Saturday 18 April 2026, 3pm. Featuring internationally renowned guitarist John Mills and guest artist Dr Fernando […]

    £15

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 18th April between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. This is a programme of works for violin and organ performed by husband-and-wife duo Christina and Graham Scott. The soloists enjoy busy performing careers alongside their work in the music department at Bryanston School. Admission […]

    Free

  • The Mappercombe Project

    Powerstock Hut School Hill, Powerstock, Dorset

    Exhibition of recent finds in the Powerstock area, pay bar and talk by lead archaeologist.

    Free

  • Quiet Afternoon at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    The perfect low-sensory environment for a calmer, quieter museum experience. During our quiet afternoon sessions, sounds, lights and interactive elements will be lowered or turned-off to create a low-sensory environment. These sessions are intended to support a range of visitors of all ages, including neurodiverse individuals, people with social, emotional, or mental health needs, those […]

  • Elizabeth Lammas presents: Mary Caroline Tyler, née Southcombe

    Church House Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

    Monday 20th April: Elizabeth Lammas presents: Mary Caroline Tyler, née Southcombe, a true daughter of Milborne Port who certainly did her bit to help bring the war to an end, mentioned in Debrett’s for her achievements. Though not in uniform as her siblings were, she ‘led a group of uniformed Wrens in Hut 7’ at Bletchley […]

    Free

  • A CAREER IN RUINS !

    Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham

    Join us on Wed 22 April at 7pm in Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall for an evening with local archaeologist Julian Richards. He’ll share some of the memories from his 55-year career of working with English Heritage at Stonehenge, as well as his work on TV and radio. £8 including refreshments and cake. All proceeds to […]

    £8

  • Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Discover How to Make a Difference at Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair Residents across the Sturminster Newton area are being invited to take their first step into volunteering at the upcoming Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair. Taking place at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, on Saturday 25 April from 11am to 1pm, this free community event will bring […]

    Free

  • Book launch: Edge of the Shore by Francesca Tyer

    Westbourne Bookshop, Bournemouth 65 Poole Rd,, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Celebrate the launch of multi-genre author Francesca Tyer’s latest novel, Edge of the Shore, at Westbourne Bookshop on 25th April 2026. Drop in between 11am and 2pm for this relaxed, public signing event – meet the author, chat about her work, and take home a signed copy of her brand‑new book. Edge of the Shore […]

    Free

  • Towards the Light – University music Choir & Orchestra Concert

    Christchurch Priory Quay Road, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    University Music Bournemouth Choir and Orchestra present 'Towards the Light' on Saturday 25th April, 7.30pm in Christchurch Priory. The Programme includes Ola Gjeilo's evocative 'Sunrise Mass' and Handel's 'Dixit Dominus' alongside the Glazunov 'Saxophone Concerto', performed by outstanding University Music scholar Maddie McCoubrie. Tickets available online or at the door.

    £16 – £20

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