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Adorned by Nature talk by Wolfgang Grulke

Oborne Village Hall Oborne, Nr Sherborne

At the evenings gets colder, Oborne Village Hall has invited author Wolfgang Grulke to warm us up with tales of the tropical South Pacific. Wolfgang is well known for his award-wining books on the subject of his fossil collection that has been visited by many locals. Now, he has turned his attention to the islands […]

£10

Shaftesbury Indoor Market

Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags and more Toys, books, knitted cardigans, various cards Jewellery - Gem Stone Pre loved house hold items Fairy houses, crafted hearts, wood items Outside Stalls […]

University Music String Ensemble Concert

St Ambrose Church West Cliff Road, Bournemouth

University Music String Ensemble present their Autumn Concert. Join us for this hour-long programme, which includes music by Mozart, Vaughan Williams and Rawsthorne in St Ambrose Church, Westbourne on Saturday 19 November at 5.30pm. Admission free, all welcome!

Free

The 80s – Live Band

Blandford Corn Exchange 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum

The 80s are the ultimate LIVE 80s band touring the UK today! Featuring award-winning musicians with a lifetime of experiences working with Grammy nominated artists & household names, performing all the hits we love from the best decade…The 80s!! We take you back to The 80s…what a decade! Music was fresh and exciting with new […]

£15.00

Basket making workshop

Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

Ever wanted to weave a basket? Then come and learn how to make this stylish asymmetric basket with Yeomen basketmaker Ellie Morgan. During this one-day workshop Ellie will take you through the process of weaving a traditional 'stake and strand' style basket - with a twist, and a wooden handle. You'll use a variety of […]

£125

Father Christmas AdventCalendar Craft Activity

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Make your own Father Christmas advent calendar! Join in the Christmas fun and anticipation at Shaftesbury Library.

Free

Choral Evensong

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

You are warmly invited to our Choral Evensong for Advent on Saturday 26th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Manz ‘E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come’, Dyson ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’, Seal ‘Preces & Responses’ and Gibbons ‘This is the record of John’. Please join us for a […]

Free

Willow Christmas decoration making workshop

Gutchpool Farm Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, United Kingdom

Come and make your own unique willow Christmas decorations with Yeoman basketmaker Ellie Morgan. You'll be making little free standing Christmas trees, stars, bunting and Christmas tree decorations; what a lovely way to kick start the festive period! Everything will be made from willow grown in England, which is both sustainable and biodegradable. All materials […]

£55

Live Well Dorset Health MOT

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

Free

Live Well Dorset Health MOT

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Is it time for your health MOT? The Live Well Dorset Team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.

Free

A Christmas Carol; music, poetry and prose for the festive season

There will be a one-hour concert in aid of Read Easy at St James' Church, Shaftesbury on 3rd December. The concert will consist of Christmas music on the organ, trumpet, recorder, carols and readings. There will be a collection on leaving. For more information, please contact Lydia on [email protected] or phone her on 07748 981935

Free