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Sally King leads to The Greate Poole of Enmore
2024-06-05 19:30 (Europe/London) | St John’s Enmore Green, Church Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8QR, United Kingdom
Further research into the life of Sally King has led to the discovery of the site of The Greate Poole that lay in the middle of Enmore 400 years ago. David Godden will give an illustrated talk followed by a short walk around Enmore highlighting traces of its history.

Admission £5 in aid of St John’s Church

Elvis 56 & The Heartbreakers
2024-06-01 20:30 - 23:00 | Digby Hall, Sherborne, The Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NL, United Kingdom
Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show is a unique, not to be missed show.
A tribute to the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived. ELVIS PRESLEY.
Taking you through the 50’s and 60’s, from Elvis’ meteoric rise to international stardom through the movie hits and on up to the late 60’s.
Backed by a live band, no click tracks, Elvis 56 follows his dream by singing the songs that took him through his childhood and into his adult life. Such classics as, Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel, Can’t Help Falling in Love, GI Blues, Devil in Disguise, Viva Las Vegas, Suspicious Minds and many many more.
One of the most influential artists of the last millennium, Elvis Presley is possibly the most impersonated performer in the music industry, past and present.
Across the world people still come together to celebrate and remember him. Elvis 56 is a true tribute and will bring you an unforgettable celebration of The King of Rock and Roll.
Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood show Backed by a 9 Piece Band. The only show of its kind.

BIG DORSET APPLE CAKE DAY
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Dorset
Milborne St Andrew Village are holding a ‘Big Dorset Apple Cake Day’ to be held on
Saturday 1st June 2024 between 10.00-12.00 at the MSA Village Hall, DT11 0JX
The villagers will attempt to create the biggest Dorset Apple Cake – 100 cakes will be baked and then assembled on Friday ready for the unveiling on Saturday morning when the cake will be formally cut and sold in slices or as whole cakes at the Community cafe. Come and join the extraordinary event and feast on Apple Cake on Dorset Day!

Shared Reading
2024-04-18 13:45 - 15:15 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
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 852256 or email
shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Learn about regenerative farming systems and routes to market
2024-05-29 10:30 - 14:30 | Travellers Rest Durweston DT11 0QG
Join us on Wednesday, 24th of April, for a Pasture and Profit farm walk, kindly hosted by Dougal Hosford on Travellers Rest Farm.
Dougal farms Travellers Rest with his son Fred and brother George. It is currently approximately 550ha arable, with 150ha in Stewardship Schemes, including floristic margins, grasslands, river meadows and fattening pasture, with herbal ley in arable rotation. There are also 65 Angus cross sucklers, all home bred and finished on grass.
On the farm walk, Dougal will talk us through his regenerative farming systems, focusing on aspects such as mob grazing, soil health, 100% pasture systems, conservation grazing and the routes to market he has been able to create with his finished cattle.
Following the farm walk, there will be an introduction from Pasture for Life to the Pasture and Profit in Protected Landscapes of Dorset project, with further details about what it is setting out to do over the coming year and how to get involved.

TURNWORTH DT11 0EE Sunday 26 May 11:00 – 16:30
2024-05-26 11:00 - 16:30 | Turnworth DT11 0EE, Turnworth, Blandford Forum, DT11 0EE
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

Discovering bats
2024-05-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Bere Marsh Farm, Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford, DT11 0QY
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 Farm for several years to help us better understand this intriguing species. There are 18 bat species in the UK, and we have routinely recorded 7 of these at Bere Marsh Farm to date. Advances in technology in recent times have made it easier for us to learn about these fascinating and secretive creatures of the night.
Our walk takes place from 8pm-10pm, an ideal time to see and hear bat activity. We will explore a variety of habitats on the farm including open fields and woodland margins. Who knows, we may encounter a bat species not previously recorded at Bere Marsh Farm before.

D-Day Dance
2024-05-25 18:00 - 22:30 | Dorset
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 you back in time to 1940s Dorchester with a live swing band, themed decoration and bar.
All money raised will go to supporting The Keep Military Museum, a registered charity.

Choral Evensong for Pentecost
2024-05-25 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
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 event and stay for a glass of wine after the service.

Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | Oceanarium Bournemouth, Oceanarium, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
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 creature talks and feeds! “Plus, take part in additional half term activities including BIAZA ‘Love Your Aquarium’ themed colouring and the Oceanarium 2024 Quiz Trail!
Immerse in an engaging underwater adventure and discover over 200 different enchanting creatures. Learn fascinating facts along the way and come face to face with your favourite aquatic animals! From stunning sharks, a loggerhead turtle, jellyfish, clownfish, piranha, mischievous otters, and a happy colony of Humboldt penguins!
Pre-book online 24 hours in advance and SAVE! Ticket’s allow unlimited same day entry!
To complement your marine adventure, grab a bite to eat in the Offshore Café and visit The Cove Shop, which is home to a huge variety of plush toys and a good range of eco-friendly products!
Support your aquarium, the Oceanarium is hoping to see you!

Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C - Sculptor - Art Exhibition
2024-05-25 10:00 - 2024-06-02 16:00 | Stoborough Village Hall, West Lane, Stoborough, Wareham, BH20 5AJ
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 evolution of Andrew’s artistic journey as you explore a curated selection of original hand-carved wood sculptures, limited-edition bronze castings, captivating ‘laser art’ canvas prints, and unique gift cards. From timeless classics to thought-provoking new works, there’s something to inspire every collector. This is a free event for all to enjoy.

Defashion Dorset
2024-05-24 10:00 - 2024-05-25 17:00 | Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8 5LZ
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 dyeing, shibori, Dorset button making and more. Places are limited on the workshops to find out more follow the link.

CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON
2024-05-19 08:00 | Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ, 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 Walker and other chansonniers, Gallic and English, singer Alan Clayson and keyboard player Andy Lavery – venture into curious but connected realms, ranging from an arrangement of French symbolist poet Paul Verlaine’s ‘Un Grand Sommeil Noir’ to Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich’s ‘Last Night In Soho’ – sung absolutely straight – and, by contrast, ‘Sweeney Todd The Barber’ – which Alan used to do with his group Clayson and the Argonauts, but hadn’t unveiled in public for a quarter of a century. Prefaced by an explanatory talk that is as entertaining as it is educational this show will appeal to both chanson devotees, those interested generally in Gallic culture and folk merely seeking fun.

Lunchtime Concert
2024-05-18 12:30 - 13:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
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 of words and music with us in the midst of your busy Saturday. Admission is free and all are very welcome.

Poyntington May Fair
2024-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Poyntington Manor House, Poyntington, Sherborne, DT9 4LF, 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.

Mental Health Awareness Week Drop in
2024-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
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 a representative from Mind Dorset for an informal drop-in advice and guidance session.

Eurovision Final Village Party
2024-05-11 19:30 - 23:30 | Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, Blandford forum, DT11 0RE
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 and prize quiz.
Bring your own nibbles and drinks. Just £2.50 entry with funds raised for the village hall.

Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots
2024-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 the hilltop town of Shaftesbury, Dorset.
All materials are provided and participants will create a textile pot to take home, and lots of inspiration to make many more.
Places are limited to 4 to facilitate individual tuition. Refreshments are provided.

Dawn chorus with breakfast
2024-05-11 04:30 - 18:30 | Bere Marsh Farm, Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford, DT11 0QY
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 dawn chorus at the height of the bird breeding season, whilst John helps you identify birdsong unique to each species. Our tour includes areas not open to the public, and at this same event last year, we were thrilled to record 25 bird species.
At the end of your walk and included in the ticket price of just £10 per person, we’ll return to the Barn to enjoy a choice of hot beverages and freshly baked pastries from our Buzz Café.

Milborne Port History Day
2024-05-11 | 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 around the village, including the Town Hall, Church House, the Chapel Museum, The Tippling Philosopher, the Organ Museum and St. John’s Church.
An exhibition of maps of the village spanning over two hundred years, including our very own gigantic tithe map of 1839 in all its glory.
The day will be heralded by the church bells as a team from Southampton come to ring at the Church of St John the Evangelist.
Please check our website for full programme details.

Dorset Cream Teas
2024-04-27 14:30 - 17:30 | The Old School, 174 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BU
Sturminster Marshall Evening WI fundraising event. Cream teas.

Choral Evensong
2024-04-27 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since the death of Charles Villiers Stanford, includes his ‘Beati quorum via’, ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G’ and ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ along with Brian Cotterill’s ‘Preces and responses in homage to Stanford’. Do join us for this free event and stay for a glass of wine after the service.

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Wimborne Community Centre, 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EA
Come along and enjoy our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. We will have beautiful pieces from many talented, local artists and crafts people to browse and buy. Also, a café with refreshments, breads and delicious cakes. Free entry, dogs welcome.

"Come and Sing" Workshop and Concert
2024-04-27 | Thornford Village Hall, Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne, DT9 6QB
An enjoyable day of singing along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows, and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from “Oklahoma” some Gilbert and Sullivan choruses and more! Under the musical direction of Alice Dicker, BMus(Hons) DipABRSM and culminating in an Evening Concert, the cost is £20 per person and includes music hire and hot and cold drinks during the day.
Free parking is available at the venue and pre-booked evening meals can be arranged through us at the King’s Arms, Thornford. No auditions required, just lots of enthusiasm! Enrol NOW!

SchoolReaders
2024-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
School Readers
Shaftesbury Library
Tuesday 23 April
10.00am to 12 midday
Do you love books? Enjoy working with
children? You could become a School Readers
volunteer! Find out what it involves and in
spire the next generation of readers.
For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256

Earth Day Craft
2024-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Shaftesbury Library
Earth Day craft for children.
Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away.
Saturday 20 April
11:00am – 12 midday
Suitable for children up to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential via Eventbrite or contact the library.
For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil or call 01747 852256
