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SUMMARY:Talk by Simon Goldsack\, Holme for Gardens - Five Influential Gardens
DESCRIPTION:at the Pamela Hambro Hall\, Winterborne Stickland\nDT11 0NT \nRaffle • Refreshments \nAll Welcome\nEntrance £3\, VGC members Free \nhttps://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/talk-by-simon-goldsack-holme-for-gardens-five-influential-gardens/
LOCATION:The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall\, West Street\, Winterborne Stickland\, DT11 0NT
CATEGORIES:Gardens
ORGANIZER;CN="The Valley Gardening Club":MAILTO:valleygardening@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251028T121335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T121338Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with University Music Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:An evening with University Music Concert Band. Enjoy an eclectic programme of music from stage\, screen and concert hall. Admission free.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-university-music-concert-band/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Bournemouth
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="University Music":MAILTO:musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T223000
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CREATED:20251002T211213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T211214Z
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SUMMARY:Laughs that go further- Comedy Event in Verwood !
DESCRIPTION:Laughs that go further is more than just a comedy event\, it’s your chance to help someone from our local community help communities in Tanzania. Jessie a year 11 student is raising money to embark on a a life changing journey where she will teach and build a brighter future for others ! \nWhere do you come it?  We need you to Come and join us – £10 a ticket- for a night of laughter – with talented local comedians- come laugh with us !  You won’t be disappointed \nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/ltgf
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/laughs-that-go-further-comedy-event-in-verwood/
LOCATION:The Verwood Hub Theatre\, Brockway\, Verwood\, Dorset\, BH31 7QE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250930T073746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073749Z
UID:50184-1763805600-1763913600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:If you liked the Phoenix Groups exhibition at the Shoot Room during Purbeck Art Weeks then you will love this Christmas Fair. Featuring many of the groups members there will be over 25 stalls displaying and selling their amazing work. Entry and parking is free and it’s in aid of The Careline Appeal\, a small local registered charity that supports Dorset Child Carers and helps local people stay independant.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-fair/
LOCATION:Springfield Country Hotel\, Grange Road\, Wareham\, Dorset\, BH20 5AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
ORGANIZER;CN="The Careline Appeal":MAILTO:annielovelass@hotmail.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251101T211514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T211517Z
UID:52441-1763809200-1763823600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Frost Fair at the Wimborne Minster
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Wimborne Minster Church on Saturday 22nd November between 11am-3pm for our yearly forst fair – quality stalls\, family entertainment with Pickle Bum the Elf\, free craft activities\,  waffle truck and Pop up cafe\, meet Santa and Mrs Santa in their grotto and choose a gift for a suggested donation of £3 – for more information please email claire@wimborneminster.org.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/frost-fair-at-the-wimborne-minster/
LOCATION:Wimborne Minster\, High St\, Wimborne Minster\,\, Wimborne\, BH21 1EB
CATEGORIES:Christmas fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250922T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T152752Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Evensong
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to our monthly\, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church\, Dorchester. The music includes Reger’s ‘Nachtlied’\, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by David Bruce Payne\, Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’ and ‘Welcome sweet and sacred feast’ by Gerald Finzi. Admission is free and there is a glass of wine to follow. All are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/choral-evensong-22/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Dorchester\, 26 High East Street\, Dorchester\, DT1 1XA
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251022T092958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T093001Z
UID:51757-1763838000-1763852400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:James Bond Night
DESCRIPTION:Grab your martini and your friends – it’s time to channel your inner 007! \nJames Bond Night – Cavokay House\, Henstridge \n🎤 Live Bond singer | 🎲 Roulette & blackjack | 🍾 Prosecco on arrival | 🍽️ Fine dining \n🎩Dress to impress \n✨ Prepare to step into the world of James Bond for one unforgettable evening of style\, suspense\, and sophistication.✨ \nTickets £50 each – or just £45 per person for groups of 6 \nClick the link for tickets before Moneypenny takes your seat!  \nhttps://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1908692
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/james-bond-night/
LOCATION:Cavokay House\, Henstridge\, Marsh Lane\, henstridge\, Dorset\, BA8 0TQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ball
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251022T103529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T103532Z
UID:51741-1763838000-1763852400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:James Bond Night
DESCRIPTION:Grab your martini and your friends – it’s time to channel your inner 007! \nJames Bond Night at Cavokay House\, Henstridge \n🎤 Live Bond singer | 🎲 Roulette & blackjack | 🍾 Prosecco on arrival | 🍽️ Fine dining \n🎩 Dress to impress \n✨ Prepare to step into the world of James Bond for one unforgettable evening of style\, suspense\, and sophistication.✨ \nThis is a James Bond themed evening complete with a gourmet two course meal followed by coffee. Be entertained with live music by a professional Bond singer. Should you wish to have a small flutter we have Roulette and Blackjack tables run by professional croupiers. There is a bar serving martini (shaken\, not stirred) plus wine\, beer and soft drinks. Included is a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival. \nDress to impress  as you wish\, and brush up on your Bond films ready to answer our Bond Quiz. \nFabulous Raffle Prizes and dancing. \nThis will be a night to remember\, all held at the fabulous venue of CAVOKAY. \nThere will be a complimentary coach leaving Henstridge should you not wish to drive the short journey to and from the event. \nTickets £50 each – or just £45 per person for groups of 6. \nClick the link for tickets before Moneypenny takes your seat!  \nhttps://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1908692
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/james-bond-night-2/
LOCATION:Cavokay House\, Henstridge\, Marsh Lane\, henstridge\, Dorset\, BA8 0TQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ball
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251022T103055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T103058Z
UID:51824-1763839800-1763848800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:UNDER WINTER STARS – Choral Advent Concert
DESCRIPTION:A Choral Celebration of Light\, Hope\, and Wonder \nJoin us for an evening of beautiful seasonal choral music\nand audience carols\, including music by Bob Chilcott\nand Philip Stopford with a special item featuring the\nWorld Premiere of “Stars” by Stephen Deutsch \nTickets £12 at the door\, or £10 in advance from Novia Stationery (High St Gillingham). Cash Only \nTickets may also be booked from Carole Brooks on 07572 786416 \nGlass of wine/soft drink included
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/under-winter-stars-choral-advent-concert/
LOCATION:St James Church\, St James Street\, Shaftesbury\, Dorset\, SP7 8HG
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical Music,live music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251024T090907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T160148Z
UID:51941-1763839800-1763848800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:I Am Dram
DESCRIPTION:I AM DRAM by Hannah Maxwell is coming to Powerstock Hut on Saturday 22 November at 7.30.  Adults £12.50\, Under 18’s £6 (age guide 14+) \nBox Office: www.artsreach.co.uk\,  07755 90579 or on the door. Hilarious and touching\, the show has charmed audiences across the UK\, Australia and Europe. \n\nIn this award-winning storytelling show\, Hannah Maxwell hops on a train back to her hometown of Welwyn Garden City\, Hertfordshire\, taking a whistlestop tour of 90 years of musical theatre heritage in the process.  \nShe still remembers every line of their 2010 My Fair Lady production\, but nine years in London have left her struggling to find the key. \nStep-ball-changing between suburb and city\, I\, AmDram minds the gap between the identities we assert and the worlds we leave. Hilarious and touching\, this show has been performed over 120 times\, charming audiences in theatres\, festivals\, pubs and village halls around the world with singalongs\, Gilbert & Sullivan parodies\, and painfully long blackouts. I\, AmDram also won a Weekly Award for Best Theatre at Adelaide Fringe in 2025. \n“A heartfelt and deeply moving tribute” ★★★★ The List“Very smart… engaging and layered.” Lyn Gardner“Joyful & perceptive” ★★★★ The Scotsman \nAge Guidance: suitable 14+ (occasional bad language\, minor drug references)Running Time: 70mins no intervalTouring Dorset with Artsreach\, the county’s rural arts charity\n\n\nEvent Details\nAdmission From 7:00PMStarts at 7:30PM
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/i-am-dram/
LOCATION:Powerstock Hut\, School Hill\, Powerstock\, Dorset\, DT6 3TB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250930T073230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073231Z
UID:50113-1764165600-1764172800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wreath Making Afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:Wreath Making afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre.  A fundraising event for the Centre.  Enjoy making your own festive wreath to take home whilst enjoying festive nibbles and a soft drink.  Only £30 per person.  All materials provided.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/wreath-making-afternoon-at-the-allendale-community-centre/
LOCATION:The Allendale Centre\, Hanham Road\, Wimborne\, BH211AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:charity event,Christmas,Community information,Fundraiser,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Allendale Community Centre":MAILTO:info@theallendale.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250930T073306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073307Z
UID:50123-1764181800-1764194400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas 🎄 Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Sturminster and Hinton Cricket Club Christmas Bingo  🎄 at The Exchange Sturminster Newton
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-%f0%9f%8e%84-bingo/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Bingo
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251028T094422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T094425Z
UID:52223-1764270000-1764282600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:AERIAL ATLAS OF ANCIENT BRITAIN\, David R Abram
DESCRIPTION:Join author and photographer David R Abram for a stunning visual journey through Britain’s prehistoric landscapes.\nUsing drones and telescopic poles\, David reveals ancient sites as they’ve never been seen before – from neolithic tombs and bronze age barrows to the great megaliths of Wessex.\nFeaturing highlights from his acclaimed book Aerial Atlas of Ancient Britain and sneak previews from his new Barrowlands projects\, including landscapes around Hambledon Hill.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/aerial-atlas-of-ancient-britain-david-r-abram/
LOCATION:Child Okeford Village Hall\, Child Okeford
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251022T100932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T100935Z
UID:51559-1764356400-1764370800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Quiz Night at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall are holding a Christmas Quiz night on 28th November. \npurchase tickets from the Red Barn Village Shop \nThere will be a cash bar to help the little brain cells 😂
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-quiz-night-at-hazelbury-bryan-village-hall/
LOCATION:Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall\, Partway Lane\, Hazelbury Bryan\, Dorset\, DT10 2DP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250827T152445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T152446Z
UID:46136-1764410400-1764428400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Dorset Christmas Festival: Pull a Pine at RSPB Arne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the biggest conservation events in the country. \nWhile we love trees\, what nature needs is the right trees in the right place. On our precious and rare lowland heathland pine and silver birch trees being prolific at seeding can quickly take over\, blocking out the light and pushing heathland wildlife out as they grow. If allowed the trees will completely take over this very rare environment. By helping us to remove the pine trees\, you can help us protect the beautiful heathland for the future and look after an area which some of our rarest wildlife in the UK call their home. Sand Lizards\, Smooth Snakes\, and our specialist heathland birds – Dartford Warblers and Nightjars rely on the heathland as their home. By cutting your own pine tree for Christmas you are not only taking home a piece of Arne\, but you will be making a real difference to help the RSPB protect this rare and wonderful environment. \nSo\, get your wellies on\, dig out your hats and scarves and join us for a special festive day in nature. This year’s Pull a Pine will be held over 2 days on the weekend of 29 & 30 November\, giving you more choice on which day or days to book. \nThe event runs from 10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry to site at 2:00pm). There will be live music\, Christmas craft stalls\, with locally made artisan and festive items for you to browse at your leisure\, as well as carol singing and delicious festive foods. Advanced ticket sales only. \nOur café team will be hosting a festive tent on the heath with refreshments\, hot tasty food and mulled cider. Our shop and café in the wildlife garden will also be open for festive shopping and your Arne café favourites. The festival is a chance to start the festive season with family and friends and most importantly the opportunity to do your bit for nature. \nEarly Bird Tickets are available until October.\nPrices for the Early Birds Tickets are:\nRSPB Members : £11.00 each\nNon Members : £13.50 each\nChild : £2.75 each
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-dorset-christmas-festival-pull-a-pine-at-rspb-arne/
LOCATION:RSPB Arne\, Arne Rd\, Arne\,\, Wareham\, BH20 5BJ
CATEGORIES:Christmas
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB":MAILTO:arne@rspb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251010T192355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T192441Z
UID:46245-1764410400-1764428400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Dorset Christmas Festival: Pull a Pine at RSPB Arne
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the biggest conservation events in the country. \nWhile we love trees\, what nature needs is the right trees in the right place. On our precious and rare lowland heathland pine and silver birch trees being prolific at seeding can quickly take over\, blocking out the light and pushing heathland wildlife out as they grow. If allowed the trees will completely take over this very rare environment. By helping us to remove the pine trees\, you can help us protect the beautiful heathland for the future and look after an area which some of our rarest wildlife in the UK call their home. Sand Lizards\, Smooth Snakes\, and our specialist heathland birds – Dartford Warblers and Nightjars rely on the heathland as their home. By cutting your own pine tree for Christmas you are not only taking home a piece of Arne\, but you will be making a real difference to help the RSPB protect this rare and wonderful environment. \nSo\, get your wellies on\, dig out your hats and scarves and join us for a special festive day in nature. This year’s Pull a Pine will be held over 2 days on the weekend of 29 & 30 November\, giving you more choice on which day or days to book. \nThe event runs from 10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry to site at 2:00pm). There will be live music\, Christmas craft stalls\, with locally made artisan and festive items for you to browse at your leisure\, as well as carol singing and delicious festive foods. Advanced ticket sales only. \nOur café team will be hosting a festive tent on the heath with refreshments\, hot tasty food and mulled cider. Our shop and café in the wildlife garden will also be open for festive shopping and your Arne café favourites. The festival is a chance to start the festive season with family and friends and most importantly the opportunity to do your bit for nature. \nEarly Bird Tickets are available until the end of October.\nPrices for the Early Birds Tickets are:\nRSPB Members : £11.00 each\nNon Members : £13.50 each\nChild : £2.75 each \nimage credit Terry Bagley (RSPB-images.com)
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-dorset-christmas-festival-pull-a-pine-at-rspb-arne-2/
LOCATION:RSPB Arne Nature Reserve\, RSPB Arne Nature Reserve\, Wareham\, BH20 5BJ
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Arne Nature Reserve":MAILTO:arne@rspb.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250922T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T152828Z
UID:49284-1764433800-1764439200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Advent Carol Service
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted that\, once again\, 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 29th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church\, Dorchester. Moving from darkness to light\, the service will include choral music by Anna Lapwood\, Anton Bruckner\, Sally Beamish and John Tavener (amongst many others) and traditional Advent hymns for all to sing. Do come and support these fantastic young singers at this free event.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/advent-carol-service-2/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Dorchester\, 26 High East Street\, Dorchester\, DT1 1XA
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251107T121018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T121022Z
UID:52808-1764496800-1764514800@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Magic of Christmas Food and Craft fair
DESCRIPTION:We are really looking forward to this fabulous event.\nWe have over 70 stalls all selling quality handmade products. We have crochet\, jewellery\, art\, wooden items\, textiles\, cakes\, wine\, gin\, vodka\, liqueurs\, children’s clothes\, Christmas decorations\, soaps\, candles\, wax melts and so much more.\nIt really is the place to do your Christmas shopping.\nWe also have choirs singing for you\, we have sand art to do on the day and purchase kits to take home\, also decorate your own Christmas decoration\, you can purchase or order your Christmas tree.\nFather Christmas will be visiting in his grotto too.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/magic-of-christmas-food-and-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Riversmeet Active\, Harding's Lane\, Gillingham\, Dorset\, SP8 4HX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmas fair,craft fair,Crafts,Family event
ORGANIZER;CN="Gillingham Handmade":MAILTO:gillingham-handmade@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250922T152905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T152907Z
UID:49288-1764498600-1764504000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Choral Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 30th November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church\, Dorchester. The music includes: James MacMillan’s ‘O radiant dawn’\, Grayston Ives’s ‘Missa brevis’ and Karenza  Briggs’s ‘A tender shoot’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/choral-eucharist-12/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Dorchester\, 26 High East Street\, Dorchester\, DT1 1XA
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251106T102257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T102300Z
UID:52711-1764504000-1764511200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy our village Christmas Fair in aid of St Mary Magdalene Church. \nFree entry | Bar | Hot Turkey Rolls | Home Produce | Gifts | Handmade Christmas Wreaths | Raffle | Bottle Hamper | Teas & Cakes
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-fair-2/
LOCATION:Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall\, Fifehead Magdalen\, Gillingham\, SP8 5RR
CATEGORIES:Christmas fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251231T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251126T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T154313Z
UID:53783-1764756000-1767198600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rudolph’s Advent Trail at the Fleet Air Arm Museum
DESCRIPTION:Follow Rudolph’s trail. Explore the Fleet Air Arm Museum this Christmas with our popular children’s Advent Trail! \nFrom 3 December\, explore the tinsel-wrapped museum with our new children’s Advent Trail\, free with a valid museum ticket! \nCan you find your way around the museum\, spotting the clues and opening the trail’s windows as you go? \nIf you need to stop for a break\, you can always take part in the wordsearch and maze on the back of the trail before hunting down the final aircraft! \n3rd – 31st December 2025\, during museum opening hours. \nFree with a valid museum ticket. \n01935 840565\nfleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/rudolphs-advent-trail-at-the-fleet-air-arm-museum/
LOCATION:The Fleet Air Arm Museum\, RNAS Yeovilton\, Ilchester\, BA22 8HT
CATEGORIES:Family
ORGANIZER;CN="The Fleet Air Arm Museum":MAILTO:fleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20250930T073101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073106Z
UID:50101-1764788400-1764795600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury\, Dorchester - Guest Speaker: Grace Lovelass - Opera Singer & Triathlete
DESCRIPTION:3 DECEMBER 2025 – GRACE LOVELASS\, GLITZ\, GLAMOUR & BLOWING RASPBERRIES – FESTIVE EDITION!  \nWe welcome to our December and Christmas event Grace Lovelass\, an operatic mezzo-soprano\, and a long-distance triathlete.    \nGrace is an energetic and a versatile entertainer and she has written and produced three comedy music shows\, the most recent “Ballgowns & Bib Shorts – the musical memoir of an opera-singing triathlete” which was developed with the support of the Lighthouse – Poole and Mayflower Studios and premiered at Dorchester Arts in February  and at Shaftesbury Arts Centre in September.  \nGrace was formerly a public relations manager. She embarked on a second career in music after joining a group of amateur players who performed variety shows in a gaslit cinema. Rediscovering a childhood love for the stage\, she took private lessons and made her classical/operatic debut at the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival in 2015. Grace is also a trained dancer who has competed in Ballroom and Latin at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom\, as well as being an artist\, drawing and painting in graphite and watercolours.  \nBooking is appreciated to reserve your place\, please do so by 27 November 2025 (the Thursday before the event date) as numbers are required to be advised to the venue. Please advise of any dietary requirements when you book.  \nTicket Price includes a Guest Speaker\, a light Supper\, and a Free Raffle.  \nPremium Membership Ticket Price – £18.00  \nFree Member/Guest Ticket Price – £24.00   \nPayment can be made either by Bank Transfer (details below) or by PayPal when booking online (www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs).  \nSally Childs-Slade trading as  \nLive Laugh Love Ladies Club (Poundbury\, Dorchester)  \n  \nAccount Number: 71993727             Sort Code: 04-00-03  \nOptional Premium Membership is available for £35.00 per year. This includes reduced entry price to Club Events\, Loyalty Scheme\, Pen\, Affiliate Offers\, Priority for Special Events. This can be purchased online or at an Event.  \nFor further information on all the above please email sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com\, call/text 07703 171545 or www.livelaughloveladies.club/sallycs.  \nSally looks forward to welcoming you to an event of the Poundbury\, Dorchester Live Laugh Love Ladies Club soon!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/live-laugh-love-ladies-club-poundbury-dorchester-guest-speaker-grace-lovelass-opera-singer-triathlete/
LOCATION:Crossroads\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester DT1 3JH\, 1 Crown Square\, Poundbury\, Dorchester\, DT1 3JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Sally Childs-Slade - Host%2C Live Laugh Love Ladies Club - Poundbury%2C Dorchester":MAILTO:sallyannchildsslade@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251113T165812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T165814Z
UID:53301-1764844200-1764851400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Conservation In Action - Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about aviation and the stories behind historic aircraft? \nStep behind the scenes at the Fleet Air Arm Museum and discover how conservation specialists preserve the legacy of naval aviation for future generations. \nJoin the Museum’s Principal Conservator of Naval Aircraft\, David Morris\, on an exclusive ‘Conservation in Action’ tour — a unique opportunity to see firsthand the intricate work involved in restoring and preserving iconic Fleet Air Arm aircraft. \nThis two-hour experience begins with an in-depth presentation\, offering insight into the philosophy\, methods\, and decision-making processes behind major conservation projects. You’ll then be guided through the museum’s exhibition halls for a closer look at aircraft such as the WWII Corsair KD431\, where meticulous paint archaeology has revealed original wartime camouflage beneath layers applied in the 1960s. \nThe tour finishes with a tour of the exciting rebuild of the only surviving Fairey Barracuda\, DP872\, in the Arthur Kimberley Viewing Gallery. \nThursday 4 December at 10.30am \nTickets are £30 per person. \nTours strictly pre booked only and limited to 10 people maximum per tour. Museum Access is included on the day of your visit.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/conservation-in-action-behind-the-scenes-tour/
LOCATION:The Fleet Air Arm Museum\, RNAS Yeovilton\, Ilchester\, BA22 8HT
CATEGORIES:History,lectures & Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Fleet Air Arm Museum":MAILTO:fleetairarm.enquiries@nmrn.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251201T085852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T085854Z
UID:70991-1765029600-1765033200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Salamanca Band and Bugles of The Rifles Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Kick start your Christmas and join us for some free Christmas Cheer at Sherborne Abbey. \nThis free to enter event will have a retiring collection that is split 50/50 with Sherborne Abbey and The Rifles Charity. \nThe Rifles have a long steep history with Sherborne with the Dorset Regiment and Devon an Dorset Regiment being antecedent Regiments of The Rifles.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/salamanca-band-and-bugles-of-the-rifles-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Sherborne Abbey\, The Abbey Close\, SHERBORNE\, DT9 3LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,concert,live music,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251115T140658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T140702Z
UID:53387-1765049400-1765056600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:University Choir & Orchestra present Handel’s Messiah on Saturday 6th December\, 7.30pm in St Peter’s Church Parkstone (BH14 0NN)\, featuring solo performances from University Music’s talented choral scholars. The fully licensed bar at St Peter’s is open before the performance. Tickets £17.60 (including fees) or £8.80 for students and under 18s are available online at https://www.stpetersparkstone.org.uk/#eventSection Early booking advised.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/handels-messiah-2/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Parkstone\, Church Road\, Parkstone\, Poole\, Dorset\, BH14 0NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="University Music":MAILTO:musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251127T105126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T105129Z
UID:53818-1765105200-1765119600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festive Farmers Market and Santa Visit
DESCRIPTION:Meet Santa and get in the festive spirit at our Farmers’ Market  \nEnjoy our Farmers Market Christmas Edition on Sunday 7th December\, from 11am-3pm and shop from a selection of fantastic local products. \nAt 11am\, Santa will arrive on his sleigh to officially open our market\, as he visits us in support of local children’s charity Teddy20. \nBring your children along to meet Santa\, receive a gift and take a family photo. A small fee will be applicable per child to raise funds for the Teddy20 charity. Santa visits will take place from 11.15am-2pm. \nThe Buzz Café will be open selling mulled wine\, hot chocolate\, mince pies and delicious cakes made by our CRT volunteers.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/festive-farmers-market-and-santa-visit/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY\, Bere Marsh\, shillingstone\, dorset\, DT11 0QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Family event,Food & Drink,Market
ORGANIZER;CN="Countryside Regeneration Trust":MAILTO:info@thecrt.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251201T112529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T112531Z
UID:71017-1765105200-1765119600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bere Marsh Farm Christmas Farmers's Market
DESCRIPTION:A very special visitor is coming to Bere Marsh Farm!   \nWe’re thrilled to share that the Teddy20 Santa Sleigh will be joining us for our first-ever Christmas Farmers’ Market on Sunday\, 7 December.   \nThe event opens at 11am in the Threshing Barn\, where Santa will officially start the celebrations.   \nYou’ll be able to browse a wonderful range of local producers and craftspeople\, including:   \n\nPurbeck Ice Cream\nMikey’s Dog Rescue\nThe CoCo House\n Photography by Marilyn Peddle\nPothecary Gin\nThe Secret Garden\nDorset Chocolate Company\n\nPlus\, visit the CRT stall for:   \n\nOur 2026 wildlife calendar\nHandmade wildlife boxes\nOur delicious rare-breed pork – the perfect alternative to Christmas turkey!\n\nAnd don’t forget to stop by The Buzz Café\, open all day with homemade seasonal treats and hot drinks\, lovingly prepared by our amazing volunteers.   \nWe can’t wait to welcome you for a festive day out at Bere Marsh Farm!   \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/bere-marsh-farm-christmas-farmerss-market/
LOCATION:Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY\, Newmans Drove\, Shillingstone\, DT11 0QY\, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmas fair
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251103T131636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T131639Z
UID:52557-1765125000-1765132200@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:CANTUS AMICI sing festival
DESCRIPTION:ca NTUS AMICI Sing festival \nSunday\, the 7th of December 4:30 pm \nSaint Nicholas church\, Holton £10 includes treats book (07773) 440147 Lisa \nLimited spaces
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/cantus-amici-sing-festival/
LOCATION:Saint Nicholas church\, Holton\, Holton\, Wincanton\, sonerset\, BA9 8AX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251115T140751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T140755Z
UID:53392-1765476000-1765481400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Universities' Carol Service
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to the Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Thursday 11th December at 6pm in St Peter’s Church Bournemouth\, BH1 2EE. The singing will be led by University Music Chamber Choir\, and you can expect glorious choral settings along with traditional readings and carols. This is a carol service for the entire community and all are welcome. Admission is free and tickets are not required – please just come along! For any more information\, email musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/universities-carol-service/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Bournemouth
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="University Music":MAILTO:musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T235512
CREATED:20251129T110010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T110013Z
UID:53858-1765479600-1765488600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fun Xmas Charity Quiz & Supper
DESCRIPTION:A fun quiz evening with delicious supper. Proceeds to the winning team’s chosen charity
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/fun-xmas-charity-quiz-supper/
LOCATION:The Willows Tearoom\, 5 Blandford Road\, Shillingstone\, dorset\, DT11 0SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ORGANIZER;CN="The Willows Tearoom":MAILTO:enquiries@willowstearoomdorset.co.uk
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