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Annual charity working day

£15 per tractor, includes hot food and a drink Come along to our charity working day for ploughing, cultivating and rolling, all abilities welcome, bring your own implements (plough, cultivator […]

Dog’s Trust Easter Holiday Fun!

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Dog's Trust Easter Holiday Fun! Shaftesbury Library Monday 8th April 11.00am to 12 noon. Do you want to be a dog's best friend? Join us for a free, fun family […]

Free

Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR. Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited. […]

Free

Community Policing Drop In Surgery

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local […]

Free

Shared Reading

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

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 […]

Free

Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading Group

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

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 […]

Free

All about UK reptiles

Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will […]

£5 – £10

Jumble and Plant Sale

Melbury Abbas village hall Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury

Jumble, Plants, Vintage, Books, Home made Cakes Drop in the cafe for coffee and cake! Declutter your cupboards and bring your items to the Village Hall on Friday 19th afternoon. […]

Earth Day Craft

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

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 […]

Free

SchoolReaders

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

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 […]

Free

“Come and Sing” Workshop and Concert

Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

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 […]

£20

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

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 […]

Free