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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Robert Young (1811-1908) served as Parish Constable in Stur during Victorian times. His chronicles give an insight into the superstitions, squalor, sanitation and sermonising in the town and how things […]
Celebrate Charles III's coronation by making your own Royal Coach! Children's craft activity. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 6 May11:00am - 12:00 noon. Drop in session, no booking required. For further information […]
Mental Health Awareness Week. Are you or anyone you care about feeling anxious about the cost of living crisis or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Come […]
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
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 20 April, […]
Shared Reading: Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a […]
Shaftesbury Remembers, Gold Hill Museum Community Project. Villages in the Shaftesbury Area: A presentation of Edwardian photographs taken by Albert Tyler. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 18th May 4.30 –5.30 pm. Please book a place by contacting: Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256 or [email protected]
Whether you're new to knitting and fancy giving it ago or are a regular knitter in need of some tips, come along to the library and chat to our friendly Knit & Natter group for some helpful advice and guidance. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 May 11:00am to 12:00 noon For further information please call 01747 […]
A two-hour self-publishing workshop with John Jenkins. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-publishing-workshop-with-john-jenkins-tickets-613290457267
Sale of lots of clothes , bric a brac , toys & books. 20th May 2pm - 4pm Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall DT3 5NH Entry £1 Donations for the heart foundation.
Charity bingo raising funds for our pre-school on Sat 20th May, doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm at Marnhull Village Hall. Caller is Simon Hoare and a locally-sourced ploughman's supper is included in the ticket cost. Wonderful raffle prizes on offer too Families with children aged 10+ are very welcome. Tickets available from […]
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
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