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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Make and fly a kite ! Join us to make and fly your own paper kite. Saturday 12 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For further information please call Shaftesbury library on 01747 852256. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space.
Bring an empty cereal box and your imagination to create your own colourful creature. Monday 14 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Booking advised through the library to guarantee your space. For more information please call Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
THE 76th ANNUAL TARRANT GUNVILLE HORSE SHOW AND GYMKHANA AND COMIC DOG SHOW! SATURDAY 19th AUGUST 8.30am - 5pm. EASTBURY PARK (DT11 8JQ) COMIC DOG SHOW at 3.15pm £2 entry per class STALLS and REFRESHMENTS Online Entries (www.equoevents.co.uk) close 17th August 2023 (Late entries accepted on the day; some classes may be limited) PATRON: JAMES […]
This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the Bruton Art Society, established in 1953 by Mrs Joy Barnes who trained at Chelsea School of Art, where Henry Moore was her tutor for sculpture and Graham Sutherland for illustration. Since then the Society has held an Annual Exhibition in the town of Bruton […]
Ready, Steady, Go - Get creative and make your own winning paper plate Rosette! Shaftesbury Library Saturday 19 August 11:00am to 12:00noon. For further information call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Fun Family Festival with tribute bands, free children's entertainment, dog show, punch & Judy, stalls, bouncy slide, food, Tug O War & more!
It's fun time at Shaftesbury Library! Come along and play Sports Stars Bingo and get creative making Peppa Pig finger puppets! Monday 21 August 11:00am - 12:00noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Booking advised to guarantee your space. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
A talk by Bruce Upton at Bridport Museum, South Street, Bridport. £5 from museum shop
North Dorset Community Accessible Transport AGM at the Friends of Stour Connect Cafe, Bath Road Sturminster Newton.
A rare opportunity to catch International Guitarist Marco Campos on tour in the UK for 10 days from Rio de Janeiro who will be joined by British Percussionist Felix Gibbons to entertain you, and take you on a very musical journey.
Mark your calendars and prepare your teddy bears because we're gearing up for another thrilling event! That's right, the Teddy Bear Parachute is back this AUGUST and after the incredible fun we had last year, you definitely don't want to miss out! This year, we're introducing an exciting addition: a ZIPLINE!! So make sure your […]
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