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Choral Eucharist

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

You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 7th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Tavener’s ‘Mother of God here […]

Free

Fern Identification

Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

Ferns are a group of vascular plants that reproduce by spores. They do not have seeds, nor do they flower, making them a fascinating group of plants to learn about. […]

£40

EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.28

The Brownsword Hall Pummery Square, Poundbury

Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro dance and music in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring […]

£12

EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.28

The Brownsword Hall Pummery Square, Poundbury

Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro music and dance in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring […]

£12

“Winter Gardens” – A talk by James Cross

The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

A talk by James Cross, Head Gardener at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells. Raffle * Refreshments Entrance £3, VGC Members Free

£3.00

Wildlife Photography Exhibition

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

This exhibition proudly presents a selection of stunning photos from our annual wildlife photography competition, celebrating the extraordinary talent and creativity of local photographers. Nature photography plays a crucial role […]

Free

Free Lunchtime Concert

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

Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 20th September between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music given by jazz […]

Free

To Yollow Autumn Turn’d – Tim Laycock & Alastair Braidwood

Mill House Cider Museum 33 Moreton Road, Owermoigne, dorset, United Kingdom

Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood is joined by his friend and mentor, esteemed and respected folk musician Tim Laycock, for an evening of words and music relating to the turning […]

£12.00

Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

Bridport Arts Centre South Street, Bridport

Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

£16

Arts by the Sea 2025

Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September from Friday 26 - Sunday 28th as The South West's biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place. This year's theme, WE […]

Free

Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster

Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

£20

Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom

Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

£20