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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On Friday 8th April we will be holding the inaugural Gary’s Gift Spring Ball at the Memorial Hall in Wincanton. The Ball is to raise funds for our friend and colleague, Gary White who was diagnosed with the devastating condition, Motor Neurone Disease in July 2021. Gary’s Gift was formed with a single goal in […]
The group meets on 2nd Friday each month. New members are always welcome, we cater for beginners to more advanced growers.
Mappowder’s jumble sale is back! There will be lots of bargains - clothes, books, toys, bric-a-brac etc, refreshments with lovely homemade cakes and a raffle at this popular lively event.
Do you enjoy music? Would you like a bit of a lift after the last two difficult years – a musical treat, some exciting rhythm and melody played with great motivation and skill? Come and hear the expert 12 piece PHOENIX CAFÉ ORCHESTRA playing mainly 20s and 30s music on Sunday 10th April 2022 in […]
Music at St Peter's offer a performance of Faure's Requiem for Good Friday 15 April, 18.00 in St Peter's Church Dorchester. Organist: Chris Dowie, Director: Ian Davis. The performance is offered in the context of an act of worship, so admission is free and all welcome.
The Big Yellow Bus Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday 16th April between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Entry is free and it’s great fun for the whole family. With thanks to Shillingstone Co-Op for supporting this event once again. The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project is located alongside the North Dorset Trailway at Shillingstone, between […]
BENEDICT ALLEN - Explorer: The Quest for Adventure and the Great Unknown Thursday 21st April, 7pm, Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Part meditation, part memoir, this is an enquiry into the mind of an explorer and what it means to explore in the twenty-first century. Explorer is the story of what led Benedict […]
A fundraising concert for the people of Ukraine
An Evening of Mediumship (in aid of Teddy20) with Mediums Mickey Havelock & Mark Stone - Tickets are £12.50pp which can be purchased from Veronica by contacting 07961796585. This event has been organised by Veronica Jenkins to help raise funds towards the refurb of the Teddy20 Santa Sleigh. The Teddy20 Santa Sleigh stops were extremely […]
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 […]
Timber|Tools|machinery|Hobbies|Gifts Free Family Day Out Special Offers in the Arts & Crafts shop Demonstrations in the tool shop. Free onsite parking Find us just off the A303 at Martock
Earth Day is a positive event, celebrating what is already being done to help the environment and what we can do next! There will be local groups, sustainable sellers, yummy food, inspirational speakers, fun activities and great music! Some of our activities include exotic animal handling, mindfulness sessions, crafts, a solar workshop and much more! […]
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