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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You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28th September at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Parry ‘My soul there is a country’, Brewer ‘Evening Canticles in D’, Beeby ‘Preces & Responses’ and Bairstow ‘Blessed city, heavenly Salem’. Do join us for this free event […]
As part of Sustainable Fashion Week Defashion Dorset is hosting a film Screening of The Red Dress followed by a clothes swap at The Exchange in Sturminster Newton. The Red Dress was conceived by Somerset textile artist Kirstie Macleod, who began the Red Dress in 2009. Over the next 14 years pieces of the dress […]
The Quangle Wangle Choir will entertain at Cerne Abbas Village Hall. Songs of the sea and the seasons, from pop to folk to more serious fare. A smorgasbord of musical […]
Wincanton Camera Club present a talk by Charlie Waite. Regarded as one of this country's top landscape photographers with a worldwide reputation, his photographs are held in private and corporate […]
ed by expert Andy Knott, we'll explore a variety of habitats as we search for the many species of fungi on the farm. Andy will help identify what we find and have plenty of fascinating facts to share along the way. Part of the excitement of a fungi foray is the anticipation of finding some […]
“Vintage” tells the story of three long serving charity shop volunteers and what happens when a teenager arrives at the shop to serve a Community Service Order. When threatened with closure, they each discover what the shop really means to them and each other. The drama has some challenging themes, such as loss, grief, and […]
Lots of lovely craft stalls, plus tea, coffee, cake and bacon baps available to purchase
Ready for a Jaw-some Halloween? Visit the ‘Ocean-Scarium’ this October half term for some Halloween family friendly fun! Take a magical underwater voyage, above and below the waves, and spot […]
In support of Corfe Mullen Girl Guides, SPRING supporting parents and relatives through baby loss, and Ocean Ward Southampton Hospital
After over thirty years as a humanitarian worker for the United Nations, working in the Balkans, the Caucasus, across Africa and from New York and Geneva HQs, Belinda Holdsworth will […]
Who fancies a party? We certainly do! As we celebrate the milestone of our charity turning 10 in November, we couldn't think of a better way to commemorate it than by throwing a spectacular Birthday Bash! Dress to impress and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, delectable foods, refreshing drinks, and live […]
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 3rd November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Palestrina ‘Missa Papae Marcelli’, […]
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