Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong for Epiphany on Saturday 28th January at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Poulenc ‘Videntes stellam’, Walsh ‘Preces & Responses’, Harwood ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A flat’ and Mendelssohn ‘There shall a star from Jacob come forth’. Chris Dowie is […]
A family beetle drive in aid of the Dorchester Child Contact Centre. Your ticket includes a jacket potato, tea, coffee and punch. Tickets: £6 adult, £3 child, £15 family (4), £5 concessions (65+) can be purchased by emailing: [email protected] or at the United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester.
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Join us this half term to make a cute love bug or two - perfect for your Valentine! Shaftesbury Library Monday 13 February 11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please contact 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Free event.
Nativity: The Musical Come and meet the cast of Shaftesbury Arts Centre's 'Nativity: The Musical'. Hear songs from the show. Add your Sparkle and Shine, when you get to sing with the cast!! Saturday 14 January11:00am - 12:00 noon 01747 852256
Vintage Classic Motorcycle Display. A fantastic and unique opportunity to see these beautiful machines inside and outside the library and to meet Members of the Dorset VMCC.
PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 26 January, 23 February and 23 March 10:00am - 11:00am. For more information please call : 01747 852 256
Enjoy a free demonstration and talk by Anna McDowell on this Heritage craft using contemporary materials and designs.
Marnhull Players Pantomime group Performing The Magical Tale of Snow White. Tickets on sale now from Robin Hill Store and Marnhull Spar. Just £6 adults and £4 Children under 16. The Performance dates are: Friday 3rd February 2023 at 7pm Saturday 4th February at 2pm and 7pm Sunday 5th February at 2pm.
Astronomy: An introductory insight with Niky and Anthony from Shaftesbury Astronomy Club.
Safer Internet Day Come and meet Barclays Bank's digital support team to discuss your online banking and digital safety needs and queries. Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 7 February 10:00am - 12:00 noon. For more information please call: 01747 852256
Free Gentle Yoga Session with Pip Johnson. A perfect opportunity to avail of a free Yoga session with Pip Johnson. Pip's Yoga sessions are suitable for people of all ages, from older people to pregnant mums and babies. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 11 February 11.00am - 12 noon. For more information contact Shaftesbury Library 01747 852 […]
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