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Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

At our Artisan Makers Markets, we welcome an array of local, talented artists and crafts people. Come along, browse and buy some of their amazing pieces. Enjoy something from our cafe, serving refreshments, homemade cakes and breads. Free admission and everyone welcome - bring your dog too!

Free

Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton

1855 Building Old Market Cross, Sturminster Newton

Experience the enchantment of a Winter Wonderland with a personal visit to Father Christmas at 1855 Sturminster Newton. This festive season, create a memorable adventure for your child, children, or the whole family. Join us at this magical location each Saturday, from the 25th of November to the 16th December, for a unique opportunity to […]

Free

Choral Eucharist

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

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music marks 400 years since Thomas Weelkes’ death and includes his ‘Hosanna to the son of David’ and ‘Sixth Service’, Byrd ‘Preces & Responses’ and Bach ‘O Jesu Christ meins Lebens […]

Free

Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee in the informal setting of our community venues and gain vital, up to-date information on the employment and apprenticeship landscape in Dorset. Our expert, Joanne […]

Free

Children’s Christmas Crafts

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Children’s Christmas Crafts and Activities at Shaftesbury Library! Join Charlie for a fun-filled morning of Christmas songs, games and crafts. Get into the festive spirit and have your chance to win a free family ticket to the Santa Show at Shaftesbury Arts Centre! Saturday 2 December 11:00am - 12 midday Shaftesbury Library Suitable for ages […]

Free

Festive Fun at Woodlands Village Hall

Woodlands Village Hall Verwood Road, Woodlands

Arrive at any point • Try your hand at festive crafts • Join in with singing to live music • Listen to seasonal stories • Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine • And when it turns dark, join us to switch on our Christmas lights This is a free family event All Welcome!

Free

Advent Carol Service

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

We are delighted that University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday 2nd December at 4.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The service will include hymns and choral music by Britten, Howells, Weir, Farrington, Tavener and MacMillan. […]

Free

Christmas Tree Festival

Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary's Church, Sturminster Marshall on Sat 9th & Sun 10th December 10 am to 4pm. Beautifully decorated trees dedicated to charities. Children's activities. Toy service Sun 9.15am. Carol singing Sun PM. Refreshments FREE ENTRY

Free

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 Library Saturday 9 December 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for ages 0 to 12years, all welcome. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. […]

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 In terra pax, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols and Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Tickets are £15 and available to buy on the door […]

£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 Library Monday 11 December 2:20pm - 3:30pm For more information please email [email protected] or call 01747 852 256.

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 and 7 December 10:00am - 11:00am For more information 01747 852256

Free