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  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along to our November Artisan Makers Market and enjoy the opportunity to browse and buy some amazing pieces created by local arts and crafts people.  Why not have a […]

    Free

  • Christmas Open Studio at Strawberry Cottage Studio

    Strawberry Cottage Strawberry Cottage 49 Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Christmas Open Studio Art, cosy cushions, beautiful bunting, small stockings and many more creative gifts by Louise Freir and Annabelle Narey. Please pop in; we'd love to see you!

    Free

  • The Mill Singers Male Voice Choir

    Royal British Legion School Lane, Gillingham

    Come and Join us for an evening of song. From Sea Shanties to carols. At the Royal British Legion Gillingham

    Free

  • CHRISTMAS FAYRE

    Portman Hall, Shillingstone Blandford Rd, Shillingstone

    Shillingstone will once again be welcoming Father Christmas and his ever- helpful Elves to the festively decorated Portman Hall on Sunday 24th November during our ever-popular annual Christmas Fayre.  Our special guest will be assisted by  committee member Ann Povey, who will be donning her Elf uniform to act as the 'Special Local Elf of […]

    Free entry

  • Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness – The Strange Apothecary Edition

    Online

    Unlock the Healing Power of Your Mind Living with chronic illness can leave you feeling powerless - but what if your mind held the key to unlocking your healing potential? Join Mindset Alchemy for Chronic Illness and discover how to transform your mindset to accelerate your body’s natural healing. This powerful, one-hour live workshop is […]

    £27

  • Bob Marley: One Love Film

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

    Film Night Thursday 28th November, 2024 @ 7 pm for 7.30 pm start Bob Marley: One Love £5 with Popcorn & Ice cream, Bar Booking 01258187269 / 07771561099 [email protected]

    £5

  • Studio Festive Pop Up Shop

    Higher HIGHER GREEN FARM, Twyford, SHAFTESBURY, United Kingdom

    The Christmas Pop Up Shop is opening on Friday! All local, sustainable handmade or grown work in a studio setting at Higher Green Farm Arts in Twyford, near Shaftesbury, SP70JF.  Come and join us, say hello - refreshments and a warm welcome await you.  Open Friday & Saturday 29th & 30th November , then again […]

    Free

  • Sturminster Newton Christmas Tree Light Switch On

    Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On is the most popular Sturminster Newton event of the year and Saturday 30th November 2024 is going to be the best ever to date!!! 10.00am-2.00pm Christmas Market at The Exchange 10.30am Bib the Trike and Father Christmas 11am-7pm Dorset Artisan Market 11.00am-3.30pm Father Christmas at 1855 12noon William […]

  • Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

    Higher Green Farm, Twyford HIGHER GREEN FARM, Twyford, SHAFTESBURY, United Kingdom

    Get into the festive spirit by making your own beautiful Christmas Wreath for your home at Higher Green Farm Arts on Saturday 30th November, 10.30 - 12.30.  All materials locally foraged on the farm will be supplied and seasonal  refreshments included.  £35.00 per wreath, children welcome.  To book contact [email protected]

    £35.00

  • Lev’s Violin

    Shipton Gorge Village Hall Church Lane, Brooke Street, Bridport, United Kingdom

    Born with a beautiful sound but no name, Lev's Violin was valued as worthless. Although its origins remained a mystery, many tales were attached to Lev's Violin, some true and some wonderfully untrue... Old and worn by its travels, Lev's Violin eventually broke a few years ago, and the instrument became the subject of a […]

    £13

  • Studio Festive Pop Up Shop

    Higher Green Farm, Twyford HIGHER GREEN FARM, Twyford, SHAFTESBURY, United Kingdom

    Our Festive Pop Up Shop is open for the final time this year on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th December.  All local, sustainable handmade or grown work in a studio […]

    free event

  • Parent/Baby Nearly New Sale

    BH8 9TN St Edmund Campion Church Hall, Bournemouth

    Bargain parent and child sale, new and pre-loved baby and toddler items. Books, pushchairs, furniture, cots, clothes, toys, bedding and much more.The event happens at St Edmund Campion Church, (481 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9TN on Sunday 8th December from 12-3pm). Parking onsite, or park at Castlepoint Shopping Centre. The church is right next […]

    £1

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