Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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Community policing drop-in surgery PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 21 March10:00am - 11:00am For more information: 01747 852256 [email protected]
All things Shaftesbury! Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in information and guidance session at Shaftesbury Library on all things Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to housing and highways, and to hear other local concerns. No need to book, just come along! Saturday 23 March 10:00am - 12 midday For more information […]
The first of our 2024 Artisan Makers Markets will be held from 10am till 3pm on Saturday 23rd March 2024 here at Wimborne Community Centre, King Street car park, Wimborne. We will have an array of talented artists and crafts people here to share their work with you so why not come along to browse […]
Family quiz with a Ploughman's Supper provided in the interval. Maximum of six people per team. Due to limited space, places need to be reserved please by emailing [email protected]
A talk by Jane Swayne on her transition from running a charity programme in Kosovo for 10 years to starting the chocolate business, Gilbert and Swayne, in Baltonsborough. Expect free samples and a Prosecco bar! Tickets www.caryfordhall.co.uk
This year North Dorset CPRE, the Countryside Charity, also known as the Campaign to Protect Rural England, will be holding their AGM will be at 5.30pm on Tuesday 26th March at Clayesmore School, DT11 8LL. The speaker will be George Hosford, whose talk will be on “The Future of Farming in North Dorset”. It should […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 31st March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Haydn’s ‘Little Organ Mass’, Harris’s ‘This joyful Eastertide’ and ‘Ye choirs of new Jerusalem’ by Stanford. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards.
MPO leaps into another hit musical – The drowsy Chaperone, by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, directed by Karen Pankhurst. Last year MPO proved they could do big musical numbers extremely well. MPO’s next production, to be performed after Easter in 2024, is a hit Broadway musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, which carried off 5 Tonys […]
£15 per tractor, includes hot food and a drink Come along to our charity working day for ploughing, cultivating and rolling, all abilities welcome, bring your own implements (plough, cultivator etc) NO SUBSOILER’S, we may have some implements for you to borrow if you don’t have any yourself This is not a ploughing match Venue: […]
Dog's Trust Easter Holiday Fun! Shaftesbury Library Monday 8th April 11.00am to 12 noon. Do you want to be a dog's best friend? Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy! This workshop is for children aged 7-11 with […]
Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR. Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 11 April 11:00am - 12:00pm Suitable for children aged4 to 8 years. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. For […]
Community policing drop-in surgery Thursday 18th April 10.00am to 11.00am PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. For more information please call 01747 852256 or email [email protected]
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