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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University Music String Ensemble present their Autumn Concert. Join us for this hour-long programme, which includes music by Mozart, Vaughan Williams and Rawsthorne in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne on Saturday 19 November at 5.30pm. Admission free, all welcome!
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Ever wanted to weave a basket? Then come and learn how to make this stylish asymmetric basket with Yeomen basketmaker Ellie Morgan. During this one-day workshop Ellie will take you through the process of weaving a traditional 'stake and strand' style basket - with a twist, and a wooden handle. You'll use a variety of […]
Make your own Father Christmas advent calendar! Join in the Christmas fun and anticipation at Shaftesbury Library.
You are warmly invited to our Choral Evensong for Advent on Saturday 26th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Manz ‘E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come’, Dyson ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’, Seal ‘Preces & Responses’ and Gibbons ‘This is the record of John’. Please join us for a […]
Come and make your own unique willow Christmas decorations with Yeoman basketmaker Ellie Morgan. You'll be making little free standing Christmas trees, stars, bunting and Christmas tree decorations; what a lovely way to kick start the festive period! Everything will be made from willow grown in England, which is both sustainable and biodegradable. All materials […]
Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Children's Christmas Tree Craft and Story Activity
There will be a one-hour concert in aid of Read Easy at St James' Church, Shaftesbury on 3rd December. The concert will consist of Christmas music on the organ, trumpet, recorder, carols and readings. There will be a collection on leaving. For more information, please contact Lydia on [email protected] or phone her on 07748 981935
The Martin Schellenberg Music Trust presents An Advent Fanfare with Malcolm Archer - Organ Winston Leese - Trumpet Jan Wyld - Festive Readings St Mary's Churck, Beaminster Saturday 3rd December […]
At The Dorset Farmers Market, we care about giving our customers the best shopping experience yet. Since 2000, we’ve played an active role in the dorset community by offering residents a chance to enjoy our wide range of events. We’re more than just a venue to buy one-of-a-kind items and locally-made goods — we’re your […]
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