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  • Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR. Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 11 April 11:00am - 12:00pm Suitable for children aged4 to 8 years. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. For more information please call 01747 852256 or email [email protected]

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    Free
  • Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading Group

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. The new fortnightly series of Shared Reading begins on Thursday 18 April until June 27 between 1:45pm - 3:15pm. For more […]

    Free
  • All about UK reptiles

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will begin with a presentation talk in the barn before leading the group on a guided nature walk of Bere Marsh Farm, including an opportunity to […]

    £5 – £10
  • Jumble and Plant Sale

    Melbury Abbas village hall Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury

    Jumble, Plants, Vintage, Books, Home made Cakes Drop in the cafe for coffee and cake! Declutter your cupboards and bring your items to the Village Hall on Friday 19th afternoon. Melbury Abbas Village Hall SP70DB.

  • Earth Day Craft

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Earth Day craft for children. Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away. Saturday 20 April 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children up to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential via Eventbrite or contact the library. For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil or […]

    Free
  • SchoolReaders

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    School Readers Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 23 April 10.00am to 12 midday Do you love books? Enjoy working with children? You could become a School Readers volunteer! Find out what it involves and in spire the next generation of readers. For more information email [email protected] or call 01747 852 256

    Free
  • “Come and Sing” Workshop and Concert

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An enjoyable day of singing along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows, and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from “Oklahoma” some Gilbert and Sullivan choruses and more! Under the musical direction of Alice Dicker, BMus(Hons) DipABRSM and culminating in an Evening Concert, the cost […]

    £20
  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and enjoy our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. We will have beautiful pieces from many talented, local artists and crafts people to browse and buy. Also, a café with refreshments, breads and delicious cakes. Free entry, dogs welcome.

    Free
  • Dorset Cream Teas

    The Old School 174 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall

    Sturminster Marshall Evening WI fundraising event. Cream teas.

    Free
  • Choral Evensong

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since the death of Charles Villiers Stanford, includes his ‘Beati quorum via’, ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G’ and ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ along with […]

    Free