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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We are delighted to welcome families back into school! Visitor mornings are held on normal working school days so you can see us in action. You will receive an overview of life at St Gregs and a tour around the school by our Young Governor pupils. Come and see our vibrant Hedgehog class in action!
A spectacular evening of music from the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas! The concert will feature a lively mix of Nepali and Western music, a selection of rousing miliary tunes, and the famous ‘kukri dance’. The concert will be held at St Paul’s Church in the heart of the beautiful city of Salisbury. All […]
Keen to start a new skill or revisiting a favourite pastime? Our friendly and helpful Knit and Natter group are here to help and share the enjoyment of knitting and crochet. Everyone is welcome.
You are warmly invited to our monthly cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. To mark the 150th anniversary of Vaughan Williams’s birth, the service includes hymn tunes by the composer as well as ‘O taste and see’ as the introit. Other music includes: Sumsion ‘Magnificat […]
Carve out some time for some Halloween fun at our HALLOWEEN PARTY! Sunday 23rd October at Durweston Village Hall from 6-8pm 👻 Boooogie on down with our DJ on the dance floor or throw your best moves when we play musical games! Don't forget to look fa-boo-lous in your costume because we've got prizes for […]
Do you love books? Enjoy working with children? You could become a SchoolReaders volunteer. Find out what it involves and inspire the next generation of readers! Saturday 29 October10:30am - 11:30am
Happy HALLOWEEN from THE WOODLAND SCHOOL 28TH OCT 10am -12pm OR 1pm - 3pm HAUNTED TRAIL - GRUESOME GAMES - FREAKY FACE PAINTING - SPOOKY SPIDER WEB WICKED WOODLAND CRAFTS - TERRIELE TALES IN THE WITCHES HOVEL Creepy cafe (extra cost) ADULTS AND UNDER 2'S FREE - 2-4 £10 PER CHILD - 5+ £15 PER […]
Discover three incredible museums on one unforgettable night. From 4pm – 8pm on Friday 28th October, you can visit Dorset Museum, the Keep Military Museum and Shire Hall Museum with just one ticket! Discover Dorchester’s fascinating history whilst exploring three of the best museums in the South West. Adult tickets are £10 and children go […]
Another Medium Night? You got it! Join us on Friday 28th October for Teddy20's evening of mediumship at Pimperne Village Hall with mediums Andy Ford & Carol Kitson. Tickets are £12.50pp, contact Veronica on 07961796585 - We'll see you there!
Pimperne Baby and Toddler Group and holding two more Dad sessions. Lovely opportunity for Dads, Grandads, Uncles and other male carers to get together with the children.
Much loved children's author, Angela McAllister returns to Shaftesbury Library for a fun filled Spooky Storytime with spooky crafts to follow.
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