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Cute Love Bug Craft
2023-01-10 15:59 (Europe/London) | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Join us this half term to make a cute love bug or two – perfect for your Valentine! Shaftesbury Library Monday 13 February 11:00am – 12:00 noon. For further information please contact 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Free event.

Inspired By Adele – Full Live Band Experience
2023-01-06 15:36 | The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FH
Proudly presented by bh.events, The Inspired By Adele Ultimate Live Band Experience is guaranteed to bring you all those goosebump powerhouse diva moments.
The Incredible 7 piece ‘Inspired By Adele’ Live Band Experience will take you on a journey through ADELE’s legendary chart storming albums, bringing the magic of one of Britain’s best loved female icons to the stage. Featuring a band of world class musicians, alongside Jax Hall’s highly acclaimed ADELE Tribute ‘Inspired by Adele’, this show recreates all the fun, fierceness and heartbreak of a real Adele concert.
Jax Hall’s ‘Inspired By Adele’ show is packed full of the greatest hits from Adele’s chart storming albums 19, 21, 25 & 30. Combine this with replica costumes, a demanding stage presence and beautiful vocals that can be closely compared to the pop diva herself. Jax brings to life the hits you love to sing to, cry to and shake your hair to.
So get ready to say HELLO… as you experience all of your favourite ADELE anthems in one spectacular night.

Family Beetle Drive
2023-01-03 14:45 | United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester, DT1 1EE
A family beetle drive in aid of the Dorchester Child Contact Centre. Your ticket includes a jacket potato, tea, coffee and punch. Tickets: £6 adult, £3 child, £15 family (4), £5 concessions (65+) can be purchased by emailing: dorchesterchildcontactcentre@gmail.com or at the United Church, Charles Street, Dorchester.

Choral Evensong for Epiphany
2023-01-03 14:42 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong for Epiphany on Saturday 28th January at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Poulenc ‘Videntes stellam’, Walsh ‘Preces & Responses’, Harwood ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A flat’ and Mendelssohn ‘There shall a star from Jacob come forth’. Chris Dowie is at the organ and Ian Davis directing. Do join us for a glass of wine after the service.

The Fairy Tale Forest
2022-12-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham, Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE
Come and visit The Fairy Tale Forest. Wander through a magical wintery woodland and meet Mary Godmother in her gingerbread emporium. Look around her shop, hear the latest fairy tale gossip and help her prepare for Christmas in this free immersive theatre experience for all the family at Thorngrove Garden Centre.
Dorset based company Angel Exit Theatre (angelexit.co.uk) transform an indoor area of Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham into a beautiful wintery forest with help from Employ My Ability and local volunteers.

The Fairy Tale Forest
2022-12-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham, Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4RE
Angel Exit Theatre bring to you The Fairy Tale Forest – Wander through a magical wintery woodland and meet Mary Godmother in her gingerbread emporium. Look around her shop, hear the latest fairy tale gossip and help her prepare for Christmas in this FREE immersive theatre experience for all the family at Thorngrove Garden Centre.

Irish Music Night with Padraig Lawlor and Henry Marten's Ghost,
2022-12-19 18:29 | Tolpuddle Village Hall, Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ES
A traditional Irish music night with one of the countries leading Irish Party bands, led by the enigmatic Padraig Lawlor, a chance to sing along to all your favourite Irish tunes with four of the best musicians on the circuit, here in rural Dorset in the atmospheric Tolpuddle Village Hall.
(A “Not for Profit” S&S music event.)

Jazz Night with "The Scarlet Stone Trio"
2022-12-19 18:02 | Tolpuddle Village Hall, Main Road, Tolpuddle, DT2 7ES
The Scarlett Stone Jazz Trio
Doors at 7.00p.m.
Cocktails and Canapés 7.30-8.30 p.m.
Performance from 8.30 p.m.
Bar available from 7.00 p.m.-11.00 p.m.
An evening taking you back to the golden age of the 20’s 30’s .
Well know songs from the Stage and Silver screen. American songbook Classics.
This fabulous Trio will be covering many well known Jazz Standards, foot tapping Swing numbers with a sprinkling of Bossa Nova and Latin Beats. Scarlett is a charismatic, sultry and versatile vocalist, with a wide ranging repertoire. Delivering a vibrant and entertaining Performance together with her extremely accomplished musicians .
Promises to be a very special night, a chance to shake off the January Blues and dance the night away, to your old time favourites, with a cocktail or beer to enhance the experience….
Another “Not For Profit” S&S Music Event…(Proceeds to go to Tolpuddle Village projects)

Festive Family Fun
2022-12-19 10:00 - 13:30 | Space Inflaters, 22 Brickfields Business Park, Gillinghan, SP8 4PX
Join us for some FREE festive family fun:
* Jack & the Beanstalk Panto
* Father Christmas
* Inflatables and lots more
Free lunch for each child with a HAF code. To check if you qualify, visit www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme
Booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
2022-12-17 16:30 - 17:30 | St Peter’s Church Dorchester, 26 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA
You are warmly invited to our carol service on Saturday 17th December at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. This is a highly traditional carol service following the order of Kings College, Cambridge. Along with choir carols by Boris Ord, Vaughan Williams, Will Todd, Matthew Owens, John Rutter and others, the service features all of your favourite carols. We are delighted to welcome Simon Lole as organist and Ian Davis directs. All are very welcome.

Paper Plate Snowman
2022-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Make your own smiling snowman decoration!

SHAFTESBURY ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT
2022-12-11 03:00 - 17:00
SHAFTESBURY ORCHESTRA plays Beethoven, Schubert and Dvorak

Christmas Concert Sturminster Choral Society with Shaftsbury’s Palida Choir
2022-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Newton, Church Lane, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2HG
Sturminster Choral Society with Palida Choir
present
Benjamin Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Saturday 10th December, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Newton
Begin your 2-week countdown to Christmas with Sturminster Choral Society, Shaftsbury’s Palida Choir and international harpist Kirsty Whatley performing A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten along with Christmas carols and other seasonal music.
Edward Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces. His best-known works include the opera Peter Grimes, War Requiem and The Young Persons Guide to the English Orchestra.
The Sturminster choir is conducted by Annemarie Lees and accompanied by Caroline D’Cruz on piano. Palida is an a cappella choir conducted by Karen Wimhurst.
Tickets £10 on the door or book on 01258 820755; festive refreshments included.

Pimperne children Party
2022-12-10 14:30 - 17:30
Party for children with entertainment and present please bring a plate of Food £5 to cover cost

Christmas Angels
2022-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Shaftesbury Library, Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury Library SP7 8AE
Make and personalise your own beautiful Christmas Angels to take home. Christmas colouring will be available for younger children.

Natural dyes workshop
2022-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Gutchpool Farm, Gutchpool Farm, Gillingham, SP8 5QP, United Kingdom
Come and explore the power of natural colour through our workshop run by Artist, Dyer and Grower, Ffion Taverner.
During this workshop we will explore the hidden qualities of the natural world, working with homegrown flowers that have been dried from this year’s crops, as well as traditional dye ingredients to create a spectrum of colour on natural fabrics. This workshop welcomes beginners looking to experiment with natural colour.
Ffion will show us how to prepare our materials for dyeing, create dye baths, as well as more experimental methods of transferring colour onto cloth. This will be a very playful day focusing on bringing lots of colour into your lives during the winter months.
You’ll be making your own ribbon lengths and a hemmed piece of silk that can be used as a gift, wrapping cloth, or something special just for you. We will also be creating several dyed samples on a variety of natural fibres including organic cotton, linen, and wool from Gutchpool Farm.
All materials are provided, along with plenty of tea and coffee, and lunch is also included.
The day runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm, please arrive from 9.30am to start promptly at 10.00am.

Milborne Port Christmas Fair
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:30 | Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Milborne Port, DT95RE, United Kingdom
Milborne Port Christmas Fair in aid of the Friends of Milborne Port Library
Saturday 10th December
10am – 2.30pm
Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Milborne Port
Stalls to include crafts, food and gifts. Refreshments available.
facebook – www.facebook.com/milborneportchristmasfair

Noël - a concert by candlelight
2022-12-09 19:30 - 20:45 | st peter’s church, Shaftesbury, High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8LY
Pianist Alex Wilson is inviting audiences to join him on a musical tour through the songs and folk traditions of Europe at Christmas. We will explore the Christmas story and revel in the excitement of Christmas Eve; we will sing, bake and dance our way through nearly 300 years of musical storytelling.
Our journey features traditional celebrations from the UK to Romania, taking in Italy, Denmark and everywhere in between. We will hear new music by Sadie Harrison based on beautiful seasonal melodies from Ukraine, and an intimate retelling of the Christmas story using traditional French carols.
Poignant, simple melodies and lively, celebratory sound worlds, shining light on beautiful music that deserves to be heard. This is Christmas described in soft, delicate tones – without sleigh bells and tinsel but full of discovery, familiarity and warmth.
Scarlatti – Sonata in C Major Kk513 (Pastorale)
Busoni – Nuit de Noël
Bax – O Dame Get Up And Bake Your Pies
Grainger – Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol
Bartok – Romanian Christmas Carols
Lyapunov – Fêtes de Noël
Harrison – Shchedryk (The Little Swallow) WORLD PREMIERE
Nielsen – Drømmen om “Glade Jul”
Hauer – Zwölftonspiel: Weihnachten 1946
Inghelbrecht – Pastourelles

Stour Valley Dog Rescue Christmas Prize Bingo
2022-12-09 18:30 - 22:00 | Blandford Corn Exchange, 17 Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AG
An evening of fun for all the family. Delicious food and cakes, brilliant prizes, raffles, and good company all make for a great night out. Doors open 6:30, Eyes down at 7:30. And it’s all in a good cause too!!

Salvation Army Carol Concert
2022-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Blandford Methodist Church, The Close, Blandford Forum, DT11 7HA
The Wimborne Branch of the Salavation Army Carol Concert will be your early start to this festive season.
Every one is warmly invited

Dorset Farmers Market - Shaftesbury
2022-11-06 | Shaftesbury Town Hall, High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8LY, United Kingdom
At The Dorset Farmers Market, we care about giving our customers the best shopping experience yet. Since 2000, we’ve played an active role in the dorset community by offering residents a chance to enjoy our wide range of events. We’re more than just a venue to buy one-of-a-kind items and locally-made goods — we’re your best excuse for a day out in town!
Customers are guaranteed that whatever they buy will have been produced within 30 miles of the market.

Dorset Farmers Markets are usually held on the following days each month:

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An Advent Fanfare
2022-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | St Mary’s Church Beaminster, Church St, Beaminster, DT8 3BA
The Martin Schellenberg Music Trust presents
An Advent Fanfare
with
Malcolm Archer – Organ
Winston Leese – Trumpet
Jan Wyld – Festive Readings
St Mary’s Churck, Beaminster
Saturday 3rd December 2022
at 4.00pm (Length of performance approximately 1 hour)
Raffle of Christmas cake, wine and chocolates
Tickets £10.00 to include mulled wine available from Yarn Barton Community Centre, Beaminster and The Church Office: 8 Hogshill Street, Beaminster
phone| 01935 509510 | email | schellenberemusictrust@smail.com
or via our online shop: https://the-martin-schellenberg-music-trust.sumupstore.com/products
All proceeds to the Martin Schellenberg Music Trust
