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  • CONCERT FOR UKRAINE

    Athenaeum Centre, Warminster 18-20 High Street, Warminster

    A fundraising concert for the people of Ukraine

    £10

  • Cattistock in Concert

    Cattistock Church Cattistock

    The inaugural “Cattistock in Concert” will take place in our beautiful Parish Church on Saturday 23 April 2022. This is a very exciting new project to bring back classical music to the village and it is planned to hold many more interesting events in the future. The first one promises to be outstanding and will […]

  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]

    £7 – £10

  • LGBT+ Voices Dorset Forum: Feeling Safe Out in Dorset

    Online

    We want to hear from you to understand if Dorset is a safe place for LGBT+ people. Join a free online workshop on 28th April 10.30am-12.30pm to share your thoughts in our safe space. Sign up at https://t.co/eCrlEhQjtJ Or you can fiil in the survey at https://t.co/HB8BSSU2vi https://t.co/NHXnnq6yFD

    Free

  • Teddy Rocks Festival 2022

    Teddy Rocks Festival Charisworth Farm Cottage, Blandford Forum

    Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20, a children's cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his […]

  • Teddy Rocks Festival 2022

    Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20, a children's cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his […]

  • Life Drawing Sessions

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Friendly life drawing sessions, all abilities welcome. At Marnhull Village Hall 10.30am - 12.30pm Last Friday of each month. £8 per session Contact Katie on 07766 311 810

    £8

  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]

    £7 – £10

  • Spring Craft Fair

    The Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

    Blandford & District Lions Spring Craft Fair - Saturday 30th April 9.30am - 2.30pm At the Corn Exchange Blandford Forum Entry via donation to: PTSD Resolution We look forward to your support

    Free

  • Manston and Hammoon Village Hall

    Village hall Manston Manston, Sturminster Newton

    Our coffee mornings are now going to be the last Saturday in every month. So for April it’s 30 April - 10.30-12.00. Lovely cakes along with tea, coffee and great company. All welcome!

    Free

  • Wincanton Tennis Club Open Day

    Wincanton Tennis Club Wincanton Sports Ground, Moor Lane, Wincanton

    Come along to find out more about our friendly club. Have a hit on a Spring Day; come along to hit with a member or join in with a free session with the coach! 2 of our 4 courts will have the following sessions: 11am - 12 noon : Junior Tennis Taster 12 noon - […]

    Free

  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]

    £7 – £10

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