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Charity Auction & Cat Walk show

The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show, with a Wedding feature, at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary The evening is […]

£35.00

eat:Shaftesbury

Park Walk, Shaftesbury Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm - on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council. Join us for a one day celebration of local and […]

Free

National Marine Week: Wild Science!

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

Have you ever wondered how marine creatures float or how some are able to dive deep underwater? In this interactive, hands-on session we’ll discover more about some of the amazing […]

Free

Nature Detectives at Kingcombe

Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

Join the Nature Detectives - a guided family walk on the surrounding nature reserve to explore the purple route and look for wildflowers on your spotter sheet, plus enjoying the […]

£4.00

National Marine Week: Shells, Snails and Slime Trails

The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails. Learn fascinating facts about the slimy world of our garden neighbours and coastal cousins. […]

£4.00

National Marine Week: Eco-crabbing at Kimmeridge

The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

Join us for eco-crabbing on the seashore in Kimmeridge Bay. Find out how to catch seashore crabs without harming them or any of the other marine life they live alongside, […]

£7.00

Art Exhibition

United Reformed Church Hall Cross Steet, Seaton

53rd Annual Art Exhibition by the Seaton & District Art Society.

Free

Messy Museum Monday: Corn Dolly Workshop

Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne

Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating […]

£5

Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

A traditional village horse and dog show with fun for all the family.  Food and drinks stands available.  Horses and dogs not essential!  Just come along and enjoy a great […]

£7

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free […]