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BEE TALK and TEA

Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall Fifehead Magdalen, Gillingham

A talk by North Dorset Beekeepers Association followed by Tea and Cake  

£8

A Folk Song Walk

John's Pond nr. Hangman's Cottage, Dorchester

Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]

£10

‘The Sound of Music’ – A Music & Drama Group event at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

Join Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Music & Drama Group this summer, as they transport you to Austria in 1938 – where Maria brings back music and joy to the von Trapp family as the Nazi’s tighten their hold on Europe. The Sound of Music is the most beloved musical of the stage and screen and a […]

£15

Hawaii Boogie Bingo

The Udder Farm Shop Manor Farm, Back Street, East Stour

ALOHA. 🌺 The Udder Farm Shop’s ever-popular Old Skool Boogie Bingo is going on holiday to Hawaii. Join us for a night of disco and bingo with a flavour of the Pacific Islands. Fancy dress is encouraged for the night which will feature tropical cocktails, a delicious meal and of course bingo. The fun evening […]

£20

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Bringing you the very best music, arts, crafts, food and drink from around the world to your doorstep.From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it all.

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

A not-for-profit community music festival in rural Dorset, bringing together talented and innovative musicians from a range of genres. We have musicians - both local and global, emerging and established. From dubstep and DJ sets to ceilidh and blues rock, we have it all. In addition to the live music, we have always been determined […]

Semley Music Festival

Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

Semley Music Festival returns for its 4th year and the small festival with big ideas just got even bigger! We've extended the event on to an additional day, Sunday July 6th. This year, Feelgood Sunday promises to lift your mind, body and spirit with a day packed full of yoga, tai chi, sound bath healing, […]

£10 – £25

Yewstock Summer Bingo

yewstock school Honeymead lane, Sturminster Newton

Join us at Yewstock School for a night of numbers. Doors open at 6pm eyes down at 7pm.  We are cash only. Plus raffle and refreshments. Raising money for Friends Of Yewstock

£10.00

An evening at Elsie’s Bistro Milborne Port

Welcome to Something Else Fishy 1 The High Street, Milborne Port, Dorset

Enjoy a fantastic evening of great food and laughter, A delicious three-course meal • Choose from fish and non-fish options A complimentary glass of I Prosecco on arrival Sit with your friends - just let us know you'd like to be grouped with A fully licensed bar available

£45

Swanage Jazz Festival

The Mowlem Shore Road, Swanage

The 34th Swanage Jazz Festival with 35 top quality bands in the ticketed programme from New Orleans to Contemporary Jazz plus a FREE Festival Fringe. Headline acts this year include Elainer Delmar, Andy Sheppard, Hejira, Soothsayers, The Adrian Cox Trio, The Sultan Stevenson Trio, Ian Bateman's Tribute to Louis Armstronic All Stars, Pete Long's Jazz […]

£45 – £145

BBC Garden Rescue(d) Charity Open Garden Weekend 12th & 13th July 1pm – 5pm SP7 8RX

Open garden event raising funds for Dorset Blind Association and Sjogrens UK. Sonia Booth became registered sight impaired in 2022 and applied to the BBC Garden Rescue programme  as she could no longer manage her existing garden.  She was lucky enough to be chosen and 18 months on is inviting people to come and see […]

£3.00

Spetisbury Station Project Summer Tea Party

Spetisbury Spetisbury Station Project, off A350, Spetisbury, United Kingdom

‘Railway 200’ Summer Tea Party Sunday 13th July 2025 Join us at the old railway station in Spetisbury, Dorset, from 10am to 2pm to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of modern railways. Pimms, teas & coffees, scones, cakes and other tasty treats available. Second hand gifts for sale, and a range of […]