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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  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Community policing drop-in surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 2 November and […]

    Free

  • Three Counties Swing Band

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    Playing music from the big band era and beyond. Ticket price includes afternoon tea. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14

  • Artsreach Basset

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Toronto-based indie-folk duo, Basset, are full of timeless heart Based in Toronto, indie-folk duo Basset bring a deep love of the natural world to their gorgeously meditative performances, exploring themes […]

    £5 – £30

  • What a wonderful world – A concert of words and music

    St Peter's Church Bournemouth Hinton Road, Bournemouth

    On Saturday 11 November at 5.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth (Hinton Rd), University Music Chamber Choir and soloists present ‘What a wonderful world’ – a sequence of words and […]

    Free

  • Reminiscence afternoon

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Reminiscence afternoon Share memories of how we were entertained in the past and discuss the changes in leisure habits that have taken place. Tea and cakes will be served. Shaftesbury […]

    Free

  • ‘Barbie’

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Film Night: Thursday 16th November @ 7.30 pm ‘Barbie’ 12 rating Popcorn & Ice cream, Bar and Raffle £5 per ticket Please contact [email protected] phone 07771561099 for tickets

    £5

  • CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR

    Charlton Marshall Village Hall Green Close, Charlton Marshall, United Kingdom

    18+ stalls of local Dorset artisans with everything from handmade clothes to quilts, cards to candles and gluten-free cakes to wooden gifts for house and garden. Oh, and gin! Refreshments […]

    Free

  • Lego model building extravaganza! ** EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED**

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    ** EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Lego model building extravaganza! Guided freestyle Lego model building with Natalia Steppa from Mind, Brain, Body cic. Booking available via Eventbrite or call 01747 852 […]

    Free

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th November between 12.30 and 1pm for a lunchtime concert given by flautist Nadia Divincenzo. From the Netherlands, Nadia is a […]

    Free

  • Minima – Hitchcock’s “The Lodger”

    Caryford Hall Maggs Lane, Castle Cary

    This silent film will be screened with live music accompaniment from Minima. Ticket price includes tea and cake. Prosecco bar will be open. Tickets via www.caryfordhall.co.uk

    £12 – £14

  • Fostering

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Fostering Dorset Council’s fostering team will be here to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers for children in Dorset. Come and chat with the team, who will […]

    Free

  • Fraud and scam awareness

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Fraud and scam awareness Pop in and see Anne and Gary from Barclays Bank to discuss all things 'fraud and scams'. Find out how to keep yourself safe in person, on the phone and online. Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 21 November 10:00am - 12 midday For more information email: [email protected] or call 01747 852 256

    Free

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