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  • 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
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

    St Peter's Church Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth

    All are welcome to the Universities’ Carol Service, led by University Music Chamber Choir on Thursday 14th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth. Enjoy glorious choral music alongside […]

    Free
  • Bishops Caundle Christmas Fair

    Bishops Caundle Village Hall Bishops Caundle Village Hall, Bishops Caundle, United Kingdom

    A Christmas Fair, with local stall holders, refreshments, face painting and Santa's Grotto 😀🎄🎅🎁

  • Children’s 3D Christmas Card Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Create a festive 3D bauble Christmas card to takeaway at Shaftesbury library on Saturday 16 December 11:00am - 12 midday Spaces are limited so to avoid disappointment please book your […]

    Free
  • Christmas Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 16th December between 12.30 and 1pm for a Christmas lunchtime concert! Britten’s ‘A ceremony of carols’ will be performed by vocal […]

    Free
  • Christmas crafts

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Get into the festive spirit with some wintery crafts at the library. Drop in session, no booking required. Suitable for ages 3 +. Children under 8 must be accompanied by […]

    Free
  • Christmas library gets lively

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

    Free
  • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

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

    You are warmly invited to our very traditional carol service on Saturday 23rd December at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Alongside fantastic choral settings by composers including Morton Lauridsen […]

    Free
  • Woodlands Warm Welcome

    Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

    A community start to the New Year for all the family. - Crafts and games - Skittle alley - Cooking for children - Light lunch included - Free WiFi All […]