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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Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, DT11 0RE. Join the party of other Eurovision fans for a fun filled evening with a prize for the best costume (Not compulsory), prize raffle and prize quiz. Bring your own nibbles and drinks. Just £2.50 entry with funds raised for the village hall.
Mental Health Awareness Week. Do you or anyone you care about feel anxious about the cost of living crisis, or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Meet a representative from Mind Dorset for an informal drop-in advice and guidance session.
Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]
CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]
Something for everyone - a village fair with external stallholders and village stalls, the Wessex Morris Men, live music, activities for children including a Fancy Dress Competition for best book character (judging 2pm). In aid of All Saints Church, The Weldmar and The Rendezvous.
Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th May between 12.30 and 1pm for our monthly lunchtime concert given by trumpeter, Winston Leese, and organist, Ian Davis. Their programme will include music by Clark, Purcell, Stanford and Archer and be interspersed with Hardy readings presented by Jan Wylde. Enjoy a wonderful half hour […]
CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will be coming to Guggleton Farm Arts, Station Road, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ on Saturday 18th of May. As well as works by Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Scott […]
Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost is hosting Defashion Dorset now in its second year, an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. With talks, demo's and fabulous local exhibitors. Workshops will be running throughout the 2 days where you can learn methods of enhancing, embellishing and mending clothing, felting, natural […]
Discover the captivating world of Purbeck artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc at his solo art exhibition, opening its doors from May 25th for nine days only. This exclusive event offers art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse collection of Andrew's work, spanning over 35 years of artistic exploration. Experience the […]
Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a […]
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 25th May at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which marks Pentecost, includes Gibbons ‘Come Holy Ghost’, William Matthias ‘Jesus College Service’, Ayleward ‘Preces and responses’ and Elgar ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Do join us for this free […]
The Keep Military Museum are delighted to announce we will be hosting a 1940s themed dance as part of our 80th Anniversary of D-Day programme. The ‘D-Day Dance’ will take place on the evening of Saturday 25th May 2024 at The Army Reserve Centre, Dorchester, just next door to the museum. The evening will take […]
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