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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Rick Stein Coffee Morning

Rick Stein 10-14 Banks Road, Poole

Rick Stein in Sandbanks are hosting a coffee morning event in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and we would love you to join us for coffee, cake and a raffle! WHERE: Rick Stein, Sandbanks, BH13 7QB WHEN: 10am – 11.30am – Thursday 16th June 2022 COST: £12.50 per ticket (includes 5 raffle tickets & fabulous […]

£12.50

Literary Lunch with Christopher Nicholson at Crown Inn, Marnhull

Crown Inn, Marnhull Marnhull

Christopher Nicholson is the author of several highly-praised works of fiction, including ‘The Elephant Keeper’, which was short-listed for the Costa Novel Prize, and ‘Winter’, a study of Thomas Hardy in old age. ‘Winter’ was described by the Times as ‘pitch-perfect….shrouded in ice, fog and the dark shadows of the trees that tower over Max […]

£25

School Open Morning

St Gregory's CofE Primary School New Street, Marnhull, United Kingdom

St Gregory’s CofE Primary School Open Morning - Friday 17th June 2022 9am until 11am Meet the staff, visit classes, tours by Young Governors Refreshments New / Existing Parents – all welcome

Free

Great Expectations by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Village Hall, Lytchett Matravers High Street, Lytchett Matravers

From humble beginnings in the marshlands of Kent, young Pip is determined to make strides in the big city and get a leg-up in society. Pip is quickly caught up in a world of compelling characters - the elderly jilted bride Miss Haversham, the criminal Magwitch and alluring Estella. Can our ambitious protagonist realise his […]

£8 – £32

William Barnes, Robert Young, and the Spirit of Stur

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

“William Barnes, Robert Young and the Spirit of Stur” David Fox shares insights into the past of the town and Vale life as depicted in the poetry and writings of William Barnes (1801-86) and Robert Young (1811-1908). Both were Sturminster-born and David puts this into the context of local history. Young witnessed local celebrations of […]

£8

Open Gardens – Pimperne

Pimperne Dorset

Pimperne Gardens Open Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June 11am To 5pm Tickets £5 From Pimperne Village

£5

Zeals Open Gardens

Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals plus 5 Country Gardens in Wolverton & Whitecross with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Small collection of Classic Cars to admire Refreshments & Cream teas served in the Alms House’s garden (New Road Zeals by the Village Hall) Childrens Fun Trail free […]

£5

Zeals Open Gardens

Zeals Village Hall, New Road, Zeals

Sat 18TH - Sun 19TH JUNE Visit 10 gardens with easy walking in Zeals 5 Country Gardens with parking on site Artists’ gardens with their work on display Classic Cars to admire Refreshments & Cream teas Free Childrens Fun Trail Open 12 noon – 5pm Map directions & Garden descriptions provided Entry £5 at Zeals […]

Marston Magna Midsummer Fair 2022

This annual event continues to add new attractions! As well as BBQ, bar, Pimms and Prosecco, tea and cakes we also have more than 20 stalls selling everything from plants to local honey, bric a brac and gifts. A special attraction – for both children and adults - is Fiasco Circus Skills including juggling , […]

Free

Cranborne Village Church Fete

Cranborne BH21 5PS Salisbury Road, Cranborne

A traditional village fete will be held in the beautiful gardens of Cranborne Manor, by kind permission of Lord and Lady Cranborne. There is something for everyone in this delightful and historic Dorset setting. Admission to the amazing gardens is included in the entry fee. There will be traditional stalks, local produce, plenty of entertainment […]

£1.00 – £3.00

Cene Abbas Open Gardens

About 25 Private Gardens open all within easy walking distance of free carpark (DT2 7GD)

£7

A Concert of Traditional Music

St Mary's Church, Sturminster Newton Church Lane, Sturminster Newton

The Sturminster Newton Chamber Choir will be entertaining us with unaccompanied music for voices linked to Barnes, Hardy, and the local area. This includes four new settings of poems by Thomas Hardy composed by local musician David Lyon, especially for this event. The Mill Singers will be singing a collection of choral music. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-concert-of-traditional-music-tickets-317741382027

£7.50