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  • Jazz – Rebecca Chambers’ New Tricks

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An evening of laid-back jazz, sultry melodies and upbeat rhythms with Rebecca Chambers' New Tricks Jazz Trio, hosted by the Friends of St. Michael's Church, Beer Hackett.  Tickets available now […]

    £12.50

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 18th April between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. This is a programme of works for violin and organ […]

    Free

  • The Mappercombe Project

    Powerstock Hut School Hill, Powerstock, Dorset

    Exhibition of recent finds in the Powerstock area, pay bar and talk by lead archaeologist.

    Free

  • Quiet Afternoon at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

    The Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester

    The perfect low-sensory environment for a calmer, quieter museum experience. During our quiet afternoon sessions, sounds, lights and interactive elements will be lowered or turned-off to create a low-sensory environment. […]

  • A CAREER IN RUINS !

    Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham

    Join us on Wed 22 April at 7pm in Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall for an evening with local archaeologist Julian Richards. He’ll share some of the memories from his 55-year […]

    £8

  • Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair

    The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

    Discover How to Make a Difference at Sturminster Newton Volunteering Fair Residents across the Sturminster Newton area are being invited to take their first step into volunteering at the upcoming […]

    Free

  • Book launch: Edge of the Shore by Francesca Tyer

    Westbourne Bookshop, Bournemouth 65 Poole Rd,, Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Celebrate the launch of multi-genre author Francesca Tyer’s latest novel, Edge of the Shore, at Westbourne Bookshop on 25th April 2026. Drop in between 11am and 2pm for this relaxed, […]

    Free

  • Towards the Light – University music Choir & Orchestra Concert

    Christchurch Priory Quay Road, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    University Music Bournemouth Choir and Orchestra present 'Towards the Light' on Saturday 25th April, 7.30pm in Christchurch Priory. The Programme includes Ola Gjeilo's evocative 'Sunrise Mass' and Handel's 'Dixit Dominus' […]

    £16 – £20

  • FIVE VALLEYS CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RUN

    Barford Inn Barford St Martin

    The Five Valleys Run is Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club's  first charity fund raising event for 2026. Starting from the Barford Inn at Barford St Martin on Sunday April […]

    £10.00

  • Ambient afternoon

    Museum of East Dorset 23-27 High Street, WIMBORNE MINSTER, United Kingdom

    Love the sounds of Brian Eno or Robert Fripp? Chilling out to relaxing music in a garden setting, over tea and cake? If so, this is for you! Join us […]

    Free

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