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  • Sherborne International Film Festival – in aid of The HALO Trust

    Powell Theatre, Abbey Road, Sherborne

    Tonights Films are: 17:00 Cinema Paradiso   (Italy) (12) 1988 Synopsis :  A Young Salvatore Di Vita discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso […]

    £8.00

  • Autumn colours watercolour workshop

    Digby Memorial Church Hall, Sherborne

    Join local artist Emma Keys for a relaxed, seasonal watercolour workshop celebrating the rich tones of autumn. Learn how to capture the warmth of turning leaves, pumpkins, and woodland textures […]

    £28.00

  • Childrens Halloween Disco

    Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

    disco up to age 7  Disco, tuck shop. £3 entry with free food bag and a drink. Under 3s free. Booking form via qr code. Or contact us.

    £3.00

  • Stalbridge Spooktacular Children’s Disco

    Stalbridge Village Hall Lower Road, Stalbridge

    Childrens disco £3 each under 3s free. Free treat bag for everyone. 5-6.30 for 7 and under 7-8.30 for 8 and over   At Stalbridge Hall, Lower Road DT10

    £3.00

  • Serenade Big Band

    Saint Nicholas Church Henstridge Church St, Henstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

    🎷 Serenade Big Band live in Henstridge! 16 musicians + 2 singers will light up St Nicholas Church with swing, jazz & modern favourites. 📅 Sat 25 Oct | ⏰ […]

    £15

  • Stormy Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Join us for a guided Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil to search for natural treasures that have washed up on the beach after the stormier weather. This family-friendly event is […]

    £4.00

  • Sleuthing Aboard the Ship – this October Half Term!

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    Step aboard our Aircraft Carrier Experience this October Half Term and take part in a thrilling murder mystery adventure like no other! Visitors of all ages are invited to become […]

    £19.00

  • GrandSlam Wrestling

    Dorchester Corn Exchange High East Street, Dorchester, United Kingdom

    🎃 Dorchester, are you ready for a Halloween you’ll NEVER forget?! GrandSlam Wrestling is bringing the heat to the Dorchester Corn Exchange on October 31st for a spooktacular night of […]

    £10.00

  • A Halloween Evening With FRANK SINATRA

    NEO Restaurant & Bar Lounge Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, dorset, United Kingdom

    A Halloween Evening with Frank Sinatra Friday, 31st October 2025 19:00-22:30 (Live Show Starts at 20:00) Step into a night of swing, style, and sophistication at Neo Bournemouth, dining in […]

    £59.95

  • The Life of Violet Cross

    Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall 1-10 Partway, Hazelbury Bryan

    A talk on the life and achievements of Violet Cross will be held at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall on Friday 31st October at 7:30pm. There will be a cash bar […]

    £5.00

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