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HMS Heron Band

Henstridge Church Henstridge

A spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose members are drawn from serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces, plus civilians from the unit and local area. The repertoire includes popular classics, […]

£15

HMS Heron

Henstridge Church Henstridge

Enjoy a fabulous evening of popular music by the renowned HMS Heron Band 

£15

‘Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival 2025’

Longthorns Farm Longthorns, Wareham

Mark your calendars for an incredible three days of live music, delicious food, traders and exhibitions including military displays and special guest appearances, all held within the award winning fields of Longthorns Farm in Wareham (next to Monkey World). Make a weekend of it by booking to stay within the beautiful surroundings with convenient camping […]

Creatures of the Night Guided Walk

Avon Heath Country Park Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives

As darkness falls across the heath join the rangers and our experts for an enchanting evening meander to discover the mysterious animals that begin to stir at dusk, including bats, glow worms, owls and nightjars. Meeting outside the Visitor Centre from 8.45pm. Please phone 01425 478082 to book your place.

£5.50 – £7.50

Free Lunchtime Concert

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

Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 21st June between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for trombone, performed by Kevin Morgan. Kevin is the principal trombonist in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. You can expect an eclectic programme with informative introductions! Admission is free […]

Free

Harmonies of Hope

St. Peter's Church, Portesham chruch lane, portesham

One Voice Choir Weymouth are presenting “Harmonies of Hope” at St Peter’s church Portesham on Saturday 21stJune at 7pm.   Tickets are priced at £10 including refreshments (under 16s free).  With harmonies from Bach to the Beach Boys and much more in between, the concerts will be filled with music that inspires, comforts, and celebrates the […]

£10.00

Photography and Digital Art Exhibition

The old school Room Winterborne Whitechurch, dorset, United Kingdom

The Reflections of Nature exhibition will showcase the varied photographic artwork of two talented local artists who take inspiration from the light and energy of the natural world, cycles of the sun and moon and the landscape around them.  There will be framed pictures, prints, cards and other items for sale. The venue has wheelchair […]

Free

MAD About Drama: Basic Stage Combat – A Music & Drama Group Event

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

Join the Music & Drama Group in an exciting morning of Basic Stage Combat, which is part of our ‘About Drama’ series. The workshop will be run by MC Combat and will cover basic stage combat techniques, movement and character. This session will be a physical session and has limited spaces available. Age Restriction 18+

£10

Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

Come along and join us for another great Artisan Makers Market here at the Wimborne Community Centre.  You will find lots of beautiful art and craftwork for sale, handmade by a wide array of local, talented artists and makers.  Why not come to browse and shop and enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  […]

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OPEN GARDENS – OKEFORD FITZPAINE

okeford fitzpaine

Memories of childhood in the church. Saturday 28th June 2025 DT11 0RE 10am - 5pm Tickets Adults £7.50 Parking and refreshments at the village hall, teas in the church. In aid of St Andrew' church

£7.50

The Stourton Caundle Stile Trail

The opening of the Stourton Caundle Stile Trail. A two mile loop around the historical village incorporating nine stiles, all developed, redesigned or enhanced by local businesses, charities, organisations and artists.   Ribbon to be cut by Steve Harris of BBC Radio Dorset Breakfast Show.

Donations

Open Garden Event

pond house Henstridge, Dorset

Open garden. Tea and cake available. Entrance by donation