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In Conversation with Karen Dickson

Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

Karen Dickson discusses her bestselling books and historical romance writing. Karen Dickson lives in Dorset and used to work at her local branch of WHSmith, where she was fondly known as The Book Lady. Karen is the author of three novels and the third, A Songbird in Wartime, was shortlisted for an award by the […]

£6

Movement and Dance Workshop

Beacon Room St Mary's Church, Ferndown

Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. A session to help you to enjoy movement and dance, led by dance workshop leader Anna Golding who specialises in working with people who are new to dance and movement, as well as […]

Free

Singing Workshop

Beacon Room St Mary's Church, Ferndown

Do you help to look after someone? Join Carer Support Dorset this Carers Week for free events to celebrate Dorset's unpaid carers. Come and have a sing- a long, taught by singing teacher Sammy Hurden.

Free

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Halstock Village Hall Halstock

As in the Bard’s day, Festival Players tour as an all-male troupe of skilled professional actors. Supported by their patron, Dame Judi Dench, the company has a growing international reputation for presenting the very best in open-air Shakespeare and are committed to providing accessible and enjoyable performances for all. This summer, Festival Players invites you […]

£8 – £18

Natasha Solomons in Conversation

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Best-selling novelist and screenwriter Natasha Solomons will be discussing her dazzling new novel, I, Mona Lisa, with Sherborne novelist Lulu Taylor. This is a great opportunity to hear Natasha reveal how she came to write this wonderful book and the research she carried out to bring the Mona Lisa to life. “You’ve seen my smile, […]

£8

Cake Sale

Oborne Playing Field, Oborne, Nr Sherborne DT9 4LA Oborne Playing Field, Nr Sherborne, United Kingdom

Sale of delicious cakes, biscuits and delicacies along with teas, coffee and soft drinks. All money raised is going towards the upkeep of Oborne Playing Field.

Free

FERNE PARK GARDENS – OPEN DAY

Ferne Park Gardens Berwick st John, Nr Shaftesbury Dorset

FERNE PARK GARDENS Berwick St John Nr Shaftesbury Dorset Will be open on Saturday 11th June 10am – 4pm To celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday In memory of Julia Hall and The Hon Alastair Campbell By kind permission of The Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere Entry via North Lodge Admission £5.00 Children Free All proceeds […]

£5

Whispering Willows by Wassail Theatre

Springhead Gardens Mill Street, Fontmell Magna

It's 1929. Morris has been planting, harvesting, basket making and drinking tea on his Somerset willow farm since before he can remember. Every year the same pattern repeats itself. Plant, harvest, weave. Plant, harvest, weave... One day he pulls up a particularly large piece of willow with a girl clinging to the end of it! […]

£5 – £22

Whispering Willows by Wassail Theatre

Springhead Gardens Mill Street, Fontmell Magna

It's 1929. Morris has been planting, harvesting, basket making and drinking tea on his Somerset willow farm since before he can remember. Every year the same pattern repeats itself. Plant, harvest, weave. Plant, harvest, weave... One day he pulls up a particularly large piece of willow with a girl clinging to the end of it! […]

£5 – £22

Rachel McLean in Conversation

Sturminster Newton Library Bath Rd, Sturminster Newton

Rachel McLean is an award-winning crime author who writes UK- based police procedurals. She is best known for the DI Zoe Finch series set in her home city of Birmingham, as well as the Dorset Crime series. Book 1 in the Dorset Crime series, The Corfe Castle Murders, won the Kindle Storyteller Award 2021 As […]

£6

The Wurzels

All Saints School Bishops Caundle Giles Lane, Bishops Caundle

All Saints Primary School are hosting the Wurzels and support acts. Gates open at 4pm with main act at 7pm. Children's activities in afternoon, food and licenced bar.

Free

Ukraine farmers Charity Music Evening at The Langton Arms

Join us at The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton, DT118RX for a charity music evening. There will be a ploughman's supper served between 7.30-8.30pm. Rock waves band will be playing from 9pm. All profits will go towards the Ukrainian farmers fund. Tickets are £15 per person.

£15.00