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National Marine Week: Eco-crabbing at Kimmeridge

The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

Join us for eco-crabbing on the seashore in Kimmeridge Bay. Find out how to catch seashore crabs without harming them or any of the other marine life they live alongside, and learn how to look after your catch. Discover the different types of crab to be found at Kimmeridge as well as lots of fun […]

£7.00

Art Exhibition

United Reformed Church Hall Cross Steet, Seaton

53rd Annual Art Exhibition by the Seaton & District Art Society.

Free

Messy Museum Monday: Corn Dolly Workshop

Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne

Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating the harvest. The workshop will be split into two hour-long sessions (11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm). Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Admission: £5 to cover […]

£5

Play Reading evening – ‘Open Doors’: A Music & Drama Group event at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

Back due to popular demand, join us with a play reading evening – part of our MAD About Drama events. 'Open Doors' is an original piece of work and is a fast-paced comedy set in a provincial town in the present. The action takes place inside a self-service storage warehouse involving nine customers and three […]

Free

Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

A traditional village horse and dog show with fun for all the family.  Food and drinks stands available.  Horses and dogs not essential!  Just come along and enjoy a great day out in the grounds of the beautiful Eastbury Estate.  Raising funds for local amenities, Riding for the Disabled, Veterans with Dogs and Dorset and […]

£7

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

Pamela Hambro Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

The Healing Parcel launch event

Forum cafe, Blandford Forum, DT117PR Forum Cafe, Blandford Forum

Wine and mini charcuterie boards available to purchase on the night launch of The Healing parcel, a new range of beautifully created Crystals gift boxes to support life’s journey Tarot reading available on the night free entry

Free

Take 3 Artists

Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

Dick Hewitson - Barbara Davis - Joan Scott Three artists whose individual styles complement each other creating an exciting mix of work Displaying framed artwork in oils, acrylic and mixed media for sale Browser work, greetings cards and calendars

Free

Dementia Friendly Singing group

Come and have a sing a long with tea and biscuits. £5 per person. Cash on the door. Sign up in advance. Details all on the poster.

£5

“A Glimpse Behind Bars”

Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

Come and see what goes on at Guys Marsh Prison. You might be surprised @ Friday 29th August - The Exchange,  Sturminster Minister Newton Free entry: Welcome drink.

Free

Blokes Play Blues

henstridge recreation ground 10 playfield close, Hesnstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

🎸 Blokes Play Blues – Live in Henstridge! 🎶 Saturday from 4pm | Music from 5pm Get ready for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and good-time vibes! 🌤️ Outdoors on Henstridge Rec (weather permitting) 🏠 Inside the Village Hall if not – the music goes on! 🎷 Blokes Play Blues hit the stage at 5pm […]

Free