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  • Friends of Stour Connect AGM

    Friends Of Stour Connect Cafe Bath Road, Sturminster Newton

    Annual General Meeting. Being held in the Connect Cafe, Stour View Close, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1JF at 4.30pm 30th October 23. Parking in the Car Park in Stour View Close.

    FOC

  • University Music Choir & Orchestra Concert

    Christchurch Priory Quay Road, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    University Music Bournemouth’s Choir and Orchestra present their autumn term concert on Wednesday 1 November, 7.30pm at Christchurch Priory. The music includes Mozart’s ‘Solemn Vespers KV339’, Monteverdi’s ‘Beatus vir’, Vivaldi’s ‘Magnificat’ and Bach’s ‘Brandenburg Concerto No. 5’. Tickets are priced £18 & £12 (50% student concession) and available online at: www.christchurchpriory. org/boxoffice/26522 or at the […]

    £18

  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community policing drop-in surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 2 November and 7 December 10:00am - 11:00am For more information please call: 01747 852256

    Free

  • Three Counties Swing Band

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    Playing music from the big band era and beyond. Ticket price includes afternoon tea. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14

  • Artsreach Basset

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Toronto-based indie-folk duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart Based in Toronto, indie-folk duo Basset bring a deep love of the natural world to their gorgeously meditative performances, exploring themes of life in change, their travels around Northern Ontario, the Canadian and American prairies and the many characters who have crossed their paths. Acoustic songwriters […]

    £5 – £30

  • What a wonderful world – A concert of words and music

    St Peter's Church Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth

    On Saturday 11 November at 5.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth (Hinton Rd), University Music Chamber Choir and soloists present ‘What a wonderful world’ – a sequence of words and music exploring the wonder and beauty of the natural world. The programme includes songs, choral works and instrumental music by Elgar, Debussy, Eric Whitacre, Ole […]

    Free

  • Reminiscence afternoon

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Reminiscence afternoon Share memories of how we were entertained in the past and discuss the changes in leisure habits that have taken place. Tea and cakes will be served. Shaftesbury Library Monday 13 November 2:30pm - 3:30pm 01747 852256 Please book in advance by contacting Shaftesbury Library: [email protected]

    Free

  • ‘Barbie’

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Film Night: Thursday 16th November @ 7.30 pm ‘Barbie’ 12 rating Popcorn & Ice cream, Bar and Raffle £5 per ticket Please contact [email protected] phone 07771561099 for tickets

    £5

  • CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR

    Charlton Marshall Village Hall Green Close, Charlton Marshall, United Kingdom

    18+ stalls of local Dorset artisans with everything from handmade clothes to quilts, cards to candles and gluten-free cakes to wooden gifts for house and garden. Oh, and gin! Refreshments available with homemade cakes and savouries. An ideal time to start the Christmas shopping and support local artisans and makers. Plus raffle in support of […]

    Free

  • Lego model building extravaganza! ** EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED**

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    ** EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Lego model building extravaganza! Guided freestyle Lego model building with Natalia Steppa from Mind, Brain, Body cic. Booking available via Eventbrite or call 01747 852 256 or email [email protected] Saturday 18th November 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for ages 5 to 12 years, all welcome. Children under 8 must be […]

    Free

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th November between 12.30 and 1pm for a lunchtime concert given by flautist Nadia Divincenzo. From the Netherlands, Nadia is a music scholar at Bournemouth University, where she studies Computer Animation, Art & Design. Admission is free and all welcome. Do support this talented young musician […]

    Free

  • Minima – Hitchcock’s “The Lodger”

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    This silent film will be screened with live music accompaniment from Minima. Ticket price includes tea and cake. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14

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