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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All things Shaftesbury! Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in information and guidance session at Shaftesbury Library on all things Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to housing […]
The first of our 2024 Artisan Makers Markets will be held from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23rd March 2024 here at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street car park, Wimborne. […]
Family quiz with a Ploughman's Supper provided in the interval. Maximum of six people per team. Due to limited space, places need to be reserved please by emailing [email protected]
A talk by Jane Swayne on her transition from running a charity programme in Kosovo for 10 years to starting the chocolate business, Gilbert and Swayne, in Baltonsborough. Expect free […]
This year North Dorset CPRE, the Countryside Charity, also known as the Campaign to Protect Rural England, will be holding their AGM will be at 5.30pm on Tuesday 26th March […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 31st March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’, […]
MPO leaps into another hit musical – The drowsy Chaperone, by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, directed by Karen Pankhurst. Last year MPO proved they could do big musical numbers […]
£15 per tractor, includes hot food and a drink Come along to our charity working day for ploughing, cultivating and rolling, all abilities welcome, bring your own implements (plough, cultivator […]
Dog's Trust Easter Holiday Fun! Shaftesbury Library Monday 8th April 11.00am to 12 noon. Do you want to be a dog's best friend? Join us for a free, fun family […]
Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR. Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited. […]
Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local […]
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 […]
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