The BV

Card Collectors Show
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | The Bridge Access Dorset, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7BX, United Kingdom
TCG Trading card collectors show in Bournemouth. This takes place on 21st February 2026. Meet fellow TGC collectors interested in Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Magic The Gathering, Warhammer, Lorcana, Dragon Ball, and Achroma.
Thousands of premium and budget Pokémon, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards on sale.
Join other fans at this Trading Card Convention UK, featuring top sellers and a vibrant community of collectors from across the South West (and beyond!).

Choral Eucharist
2026-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 22nd February at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’, Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest Lord’ and Messiaen’s iconic motet ‘O sacrum convivium’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Motivation and Self-Care Workshops
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Rd, Canford Heath, Poole, dorset, BH17 8SA, United Kingdom
I run small, supportive workshops for women over 45 who want to feel more confident and motivated.
There is a strong emphasis on self care, which we all need more of. They’re gently guided but not overwhelming, with just enough structure to feel safe and focused.
We share, listen, and learn from each other in a relaxed space where no one has to have all the answers. It’s very much a we’re all in this together kind of experience.
Current dates – 23 February, 16 March, 13 April, 11 May 2026

HMS Heron Volunteer Band
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | St Nicholas Church, Henstridge, BA8 0QE, Church St, Henstridge, somerset, BA8 0QE, United Kingdom
🎶 A winter evening of live music in Henstridge 🎶
HMS Heron RN Volunteer Band are coming to St Nicholas Church for a wonderful Winter Concerton Thursday 27th February at 7.30pm.
Expect stirring brass music, a beautiful setting, and a really enjoyable evening out — with bar and refreshments available.
🎟 £15 per ticket (includes 5 raffle tickets)
🎵 Limited seating – booking advised
All proceeds support C.L.A.S.H, helping improve safety in Henstridge.
👉 Book online via the link https://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1999512
or QR code on the poster
Please share — it really helps 💙

The Purbeck School Science Fair
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | The Purbeck School, Worgret Road,, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PF, United Kingdom
Join us for an exciting afternoon of science, discovery, and hands‑on learning at the Purbeck Science Fair 2026, taking place on Saturday 28 February, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Purbeck School, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PF.
This popular annual event brings together a large number of exhibitors, offering a wide range of scientific demonstrations, interactive activities, and inspiring displays suitable for all ages. Among this year’s featured exhibitors are the ever‑popular Science Dome, delivering immersive science shows, and Teacher Creatures, who will be showcasing fascinating live animals and discussing the science behind them.
Visitors can also take part in a series of exciting workshops led by Purbeck School staff, including:

Geology Rocks – exploring the wonders of rocks, fossils, and Earth science
Fantastic Physics – hands‑on investigations into forces, motion, and electricity
Craft a Creature – designing and constructing imaginative biological creations
Chemical Reactions – dramatic demonstrations revealing the power of chemistry

With so many exhibitors and activities to explore, there is something to spark curiosity in every visitor—whether you’re passionate about the natural world, fascinated by physical science, or simply eager to try something new. The school café will also be open throughout the afternoon for refreshments.
This is a free event and open to all members of the community. We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and scientific fun at the Purbeck Science Fair 2026.

Choral Evensong
2026-02-28 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28th February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Eriks Esenvalds’s ‘O salutaris hostia’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Morley, Leighton’s ‘Second Service’ and Brahms’s ‘How lovely are thy dwellings’. Admission is free and there is a glass of wine to follow. All are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Gelli plate printing workshop with Creative Hug
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Stanpit Village Hall, 162 Stanpit, CHRISTCHURCH, BH23 3NE, United Kingdom
Join me, Sharon, for a fun afternoon learning the art of gelli plate printing.
In this workshop you’ll be using various botanicals such as leaves, grasses or flowers, along with magazines for transfer prints, as I guide you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful unique prints using a gel plate and acrylic paints.
With stunning views over Christchurch Harbour, you’ll be in pleasant surroundings, in a relaxed atmosphere, and creating lots of beautiful prints to take home and frame or use in other projects.
It’s highly addictive and I’ll give you lots of inspiration so you can experiment with different processes to create beautiful monotype prints.
Creative Hug offers lots of creative courses in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and craft kits are available to buy, so you can try another creative hobby at home or buy as a gift.
• Beautiful river setting with balcony
• Tea, coffee and biscuits provided
• All materials included
• Lots of colours to choose from

Choral Eucharist in Lent
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist in Lent on Sunday 8th March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Byrd’s ‘Ave verum’, Kodaly’s ‘Missa brevis’ and Purcell’s ‘Hear my prayer’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Lunchtime Concert in Lent - David Bednall 'Stabat Mater'
2026-03-14 12:30 - 13:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
Join us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 15th March between 12.30pm and 1.15pm for our lunchtime concert in Lent. This is a performance of leading UK composer David Bednall’s ‘Stabat Mater’ featuring a vocal consort of upper voices, violinist Bryony Smith and the composer himself at the organ. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Three Cane Whale
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Woodlands Village Hall, Verwood Road, Woodlands, BH21 8LJ
Artsreach Dorset presents Three Cane Whale, a multi-instrumental acoustic chamber-folk trio based in Bristol, featuring members of Spiro, Get The Blessing and Scottish Dance Theatre. Rooted in landscape, with many pieces inspired by places in Dorset and Somerset, you can expect a stage strewn with over a dozen instruments and music that creates a kaleidoscope of sound. For this tour, the trio will be performing tunes from their album, Hibernacula, as well as favourites from their back catalogue. This performance is at Woodlands Village Hall, doors open at 7pm, refreshments are available to purchase and parking is available.
Artsreach is a registered charity which aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in rural Dorset, addressing rural and social isolation; developing skills and supporting health and wellbeing by providing the opportunity to participate in and engage with cultural activity in the heart of rural communities. Tickets from https://artsreach.co.uk/ or tel: 07462 570117

FREE TALK - Gardening in a time of Climate Change
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:00 | The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall, West Street, Winterborne Stickland, DT11 0NT
ENTRANCE FREE – EVERYBODY WELCOME
Gardening in a time of Climate Change
A Talk by Ian Tribe
Wednesday 18th March, 7.30pm
at The Pamela Hambro Hall,
Winterborne Stickland, DT11 0NT
Raffle • Refreshments

u3a Wimborne Talk - Conserving the Seas
2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Wesley Hall, Methodist Church Wimborne, 4a King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DY
On Friday 20th March, u3a Wimborne takes to the water with a talk entitled Conserving the Seas – Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone. Environmental manager and keen sailor Howard Davidson explores the introduction of the Marine Conservation Zone at Studland Bay – a move designed to protect precious habitats but not without controversy. As one of the boating representatives on the Studland Bay Marine Partnership, Howard will share the story of balancing conservation with leisure interests in one of Dorset’s most popular coastal spots.

Artisan Arts & Crafts at Blandford
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Blandford Corn Exchange, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AG
Following the success of Crafts at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton this new craft market at the Corn Exchange in Blandford will feature stalls with a rotating line-up of crafters and artists. From jewellery designers and potters to woodturners, glass artists, soap makers, wax makers and textile creators, there will always be something new to discover. Many exhibitors offer commissions and bespoke pieces tailored to their customers.
This will be a regular event throughout the year, find us on Facebook for updates.
Entry is free.

Artisan Arts and Crafts in Blandford
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Blandford Corn Exchange, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AG
A lovely new vibrant artisan arts and craft market will be starting in The Corn Exchange, Blandford on Saturday, 21st March. Opening times from 10am to 3pm.
Organised by Liz Whittingham, organiser of Crafts at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton and Angie Adams, previous organiser of The Shambles crafts market in Blandford.
We are looking forward to hosting these events and will hopefully build a diverse variety of local handmade products and produce.

Spring Show
2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, sp7 9pn, United Kingdom
Entrance 50p, Children Free
Raffle • Refreshments

Acoustic Rock and Pop across the decades!
2026-03-21 20:30 - 22:30 | Holme Bush Inn – Corfe Mullen, Old Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen,, dorset, BH21 3RZ, United Kingdom
Rock/pop/blues/funk and soul – the classics to noughties – played with passion!

Pop down, grab a drink and have a singalong!
#keepmusiclive #rock #dorsetevents #supportyourlocalpub

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Choral Eucharist for Passion Sunday
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist to mark Passion Sunday on Sunday 22nd March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Stopford’s ‘God so loved the world’, Caldara’s ‘Missa and Bruckner’s ‘Vexilla regis’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

SWING from PARIS
2026-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | East Stour Village Hall, Back Street,, East Stour,, dorset, SP8 5JY, United Kingdom
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafes and cabarets of Montmarte to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.
Know for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing.

FLOURISH Reset Retreat 🌿
2026-03-23 13:00 - 2026-03-27 10:00 | Launceston Farm, Tarrant Launceston, Dorset, DT11 8BY, United Kingdom
FLOURISH Reset Retreat

The Ultimate Mind-Body-Soul Tune-Up

March 23rd – 27th, 2026
Launceston Farm, North Dorset

With daily yoga and meditation practices, breathwork and sound healing sessions, you will be supported through a 3-day liquid fast ~ which will include carefully curated, nourishing organic smoothies, soups, and juices to give your digestive system a break while fuelling your body.

We will enjoy healthy organic meals either side of the liquid fast.

This retreat may be perfect for you if you’re dealing with:

– IBS and digestive distress

– Chronic fatigue or burnout

– Hormonal changes and imbalances

– Anxiety, low mood, or stress

– Autoimmune conditions or inflammation

– Food sensitivities

– Emotional overwhelm, grief, or loss

– A feeling of disconnection or lack of fulfilment

– Low confidence or self-worth

This Is More Than a Health Retreat

This is a complete reset. A mind-body-soul upgrade.

A space where you can finally pause… and FLOURISH

You’ll experience the healing power of:

Functional nutrition
Restorative yoga & breathwork
Sound healing & nervous system reset
Time in nature, reflection, and stillness

You’ll leave feeling lighter, stronger, and deeply aligned with your body and purpose.

Ela Fitzpayne and John Forde- A Medieval Scandal from Okeford to London
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | St andrews Church Okeford Fitzpaine, Okeford Fitzpaine, dorset, DT11 0RD, United Kingdom
In the spring of 1325, John Forde became rector of this parish and a trusted administrator on the Fitzpaine estate. Seven years later, the Archbishop of Canterbury publicly accused Lady Ela Fitzpaine of adultery with John Forde. When she refused to perform the public penance imposed on her — including a barefoot walk through Salisbury Cathedral — he declared her excommunicated. Five years after that, John Forde was ambushed and killed in the streets of London. A coroner’s jury recorded that Ela Fitzpaine had persuaded five men — including her brother Hugh Lovel — to carry out the attack.
How did events in this quiet Dorset village lead to a violent death in the heart of medieval England? Come and hear the remarkable true story that began at St Andrew’s.

Professor Manuel Eisner is a criminologist from the University of Cambridge. His research into Ela Fitzpayne was one of several medieval murder mysteries published in 2025 on an interactive map.

Tickets are now on sale for the forthcoming talk: ELA FITZPAYNE AND JOHN FORDE- A MEDIEVAL SCANDAL FROM OKEFORD TO LONDON by Professor Manuel Eisner on Friday 27 March.

Tickets include a drink on arrival and are on sale in Okeford Fitzpaine village shop or on Ticketsource . All proceeds are for the restoration of St Andrew’s Church.

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Wimborne Community Centre, 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne, BH21 1EA
Saturday 28th March 2026 10am till 3pm. Come along to the first of our 2026 Artisan Makers Markets here at the Wimborne Community Centre in the King Street car park. There will be a wide array of art and craftwork, created by talented, local artists and crafts people. Come along to browse and buy and while you are here, enjoy a treat from our café. Free entry and dogs are very welcome.

STALBRIDGE EASTER FUN - Craft & Makers Fair
2026-03-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Stalbridge Village Hall, Lower Road, Stalbridge, DT10 2NF
Various stalls & crafts available & EGG HUNT
Egg for every hunt completed: £3
Colouring Contest, Egg and Bonnet Decorating: £1.50 each

Choral Evensong in Lent
2026-03-28 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong in Lent on Saturday 28th March at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Lotti’s ‘Crucifixus’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ and ‘Second Service’ by William Byrd and Elgar’s ‘Light out of darkness’. Admission is free and there is a glass of wine to follow. All are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Bach: St John Passion at Milton Abbey
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Milton Abbey, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ, United Kingdom
Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir, together with the Wessex Baroque Collective, performs the wonderful St John Passion on Palm Sunday.
Evangelist: Kieran White
Conductor: David Gostick

Choral Eucharist for Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | st peters church
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2nd April at 7pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Byrd’s ‘Mass for Three Voices’, Duruflé’s ‘Ubi caritas’ and Gibbons’s ‘Drop, drop slow tears’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Defying Gravity this Easter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum
2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-19 16:30 | The Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT
This Easter grab your wingman and take to the skies at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Join us for a gravity-defying adventure as we explore the incredible stories that have helped us take to the skies.
Follow our trail to discover the many ways we’ve dared to defy gravity throughout history and see if you’ve got what it takes to join the ranks of the world’s great engineers.
Beneath the iconic Concorde, put your engineering skills to the test with not one but two hands-on challenges. Design and launch your very own chocolate egg parachute and cradle, because every egg deserves a safe landing! Then build your own helicopter spinner and watch it take flight.
A creative, hands-on adventure for curious minds of all ages.
Easter Egg Parachute Drop
Tues, Weds and Thurs during the Easter Holidays (7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 April) – 10am to 3pm
Eggs up! We are ready for take off! Create your very own parachute for a precious cargo – A chocolate egg! Then get ready to test your invention as you drop it from our Concorde viewing platform. Will your egg land safely? Or will it tumble and break apart? Make sure you don’t crack under the pressure!
Build Your Own Helicopter Spinner
Mon and Fri during the Easter Holidays (3, 6, 10, 13 and 17 April) – 10am to 4.30pm
Get crafty and create your own paper helicopter spinner. Build, drop and watch your spinner whirl to the ground while exploring how flight and gravity work in this quick, hands-on activity for curious minds that’s full of family fun.
NEW Easter Trail
Friday 3 to Sunday 19 April – 10am to 4.30pm
Fasten your seatbelts and join us for our brand new trail as you find out how our aircraft and collection defies gravity!

Hunt for clues

Take part in physical challenges

Explore our historic aircraft – you can even sit in the cockpit of a Sea Vampire
Get hands on with our Easter activities!

All activities are included within your museum ticket.

Friday Farm Walks
2026-04-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Bere Marsh Farm Shillingstone DT11 0QY, Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, DT11 0QY, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
From Friday April 3, Friday Farm Walks will run weekly from 2pm to 3pm through to September at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone. Led by Hannah Bosence, members of the volunteer team and guest leaders, the walks explore the meadows, river and floodplain at Bere Marsh Farm, highlighting how agroecological farming practices support wildlife and benefit the local area. Walkers will also gain access to usually private areas, including the Angela Hughes Nature Reserve and Ham Down. The Buzz Café will be open on walk days, serving hot drinks and homemade cakes.

Stainer's Crucifixion on Good Friday
2026-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
Join us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester for our annual musical meditation on Good Friday. This year there will be a performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion on Good Friday 3rd April at 6pm, with soloists Jonathan Prentice (bass) and Paul Heaslip (tenor). The performance is offered as an act of worship so admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 5th April at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The joyful selection of music includes: William Harris’s ‘This joyful Eastertide’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in D K.194’ and Stanford’s ‘Ye choirs of new Jerusalem’ before concluding with a rousing ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ from Handel’s Messiah. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Easter Monday Museum Opening at Milborne Port
2026-04-06 14:30 - 16:30 | The Chapel Museum, Wheathill Ln, Milborne Port, Sherborne, dorset, DT9 5EY, United Kingdom
We are excited to show you our ‘new look’ museum! We have invested some of our funds in a revamp, with new display furniture and display cases, and everything is looking great!

Do come along for a preview before the main Summer opening from 24th May. For those of you who have never visited before, the museum is in the old Mortuary Chapel at the cemetery on Wheathill Lane, DT9 5EY.
