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  • Have a go at bowling – Open Day

    Shaftesbury Bowling Club Bleke Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Bowling Club are holding open days on: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th May From 10am Full instruction for newcomers Tea and coffee available

    Free

  • Coffee Concert

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    Music at St Peter's Dorchester present the first in their series of summer Coffee Concerts on Sunday 15 May at 11.45am. Join us for coffee and a short recital of song performed by one of our choral scholars, Amy Bolster. In September Amy leaves us to read music at Selwyn College, Cambridge where she has […]

    Free

  • Valuations Day with Charterhouse Auctioneers’ Richard Bromell

    Bring any valuables or collectables to Maiden Bradley Church for valuation by Charterhouse Auctioneers on Wednesday 18th May 4pm-7pm. There will also be refreshments, cake stall and tours of the church tower. Only £2 per item valued. Proceeds to the upkeep of the Church

  • Still Alice

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Adapted for stage by Christine Mary Dunford from the award winning book by Lisa Genova, Still Alice gives an extraordinary window into the experience of living with dementia. It is a story that tells us that no matter what trials, trauma or chronic illness life throws at us, we can overcome it with love, patience […]

    Free

  • Still Alice

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Adapted for stage by Christine Mary Dunford from the award winning book by Lisa Genova, Still Alice gives an extraordinary window into the experience of living with dementia. It is a story that tells us that no matter what trials, trauma or chronic illness life throws at us, we can overcome it with love, patience […]

    Free

  • Still Alice

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Adapted for stage by Christine Mary Dunford from the award winning book by Lisa Genova, Still Alice gives an extraordinary window into the experience of living with dementia. It is a story that tells us that no matter what trials, trauma or chronic illness life throws at us, we can overcome it with love, patience […]

    Free

  • Sherborne Second Hand Book, Map & Ephemera Fair

    Digby Hall Hound Street, Sherborne

    Sherborne Second Hand Book, Map & Ephemera Fair Saturday, 21st May 2022 - 10am - 4pm with free entry Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NL Our […]

    Free

  • Hedgehog Craft Fayre

    Hazelbury Bryan Pidney Hill, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Over 30 local Craft stalls selling hand made crafts. The Fayre is to help the local Hedgehog Rescue at Hazelbury Bryan. Held at The Pavilion in Hazelbury Bryan Opposite The Antelope pub. Starts at 1pm and finish at 5pm serving Coffee and Tea with cake, free parking and helpful hedgehog advice.

  • Salisbury Hospice Charity CELEBRATION WALK

    Salisbury Guildhall Guildhall Square, Salisbury

    The Salisbury Hospice Charity invites you to join the community on a five or ten mile walk to celebrate all that we have been through during the pandemic - the small victories, the big losses, the challenges and those who are dearly missed. Let's step out in solidarity to commemorate the resilience and strength of […]

    £25.00

  • Jubilee Quiz

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    A quiz with special quizmaster Simon Hoare MP. Includes locally sourced ploughman's supper Donation bar Raffle Special auction including Kate Spade and Coach items.

  • Still Alice

    Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

    Adapted for stage by Christine Mary Dunford from the award winning book by Lisa Genova, Still Alice gives an extraordinary window into the experience of living with dementia. It is a story that tells us that no matter what trials, trauma or chronic illness life throws at us, we can overcome it with love, patience […]

    Free

  • Plant Sale in the Beautiful Village of Oborne

    5 Bangers, Oborne, Nr Sherborne DT9 4JZ 5 Bangers, Oborne, Sherborne, United Kingdom

    Plant sale and refreshments in beautiful village setting. All monies raised will go towards repairs in the Oborne village playing field.

    Free

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