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  • *FULLY BOOKED* Talk on the Future of Farming in North Dorset by George Hosford

    Clayesmore School DT11 8LL , United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday

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

    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.

    Free
  • Milborne Port Opera presents “The Drowsy Chaperone”

    Milborne Port Village Hall Springfield Road, Milborne Port, United Kingdom

    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 […]

  • Annual charity working day

    £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 Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    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 […]

    Free
  • Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    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 […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    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]

    Free
  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm For more information contact Shaftesbury Library on 01747 […]

    Free
  • Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading Group

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. The new fortnightly series of Shared Reading begins on Thursday 18 April until June 27 between 1:45pm - 3:15pm. For more […]

    Free
  • All about UK reptiles

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will begin with a presentation talk in the barn before leading the group on a guided nature walk of Bere Marsh Farm, including an opportunity to […]

    £5 – £10
  • Jumble and Plant Sale

    Melbury Abbas village hall Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury

    Jumble, Plants, Vintage, Books, Home made Cakes Drop in the cafe for coffee and cake! Declutter your cupboards and bring your items to the Village Hall on Friday 19th afternoon. Melbury Abbas Village Hall SP70DB.

  • Earth Day Craft

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Earth Day craft for children. Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away. Saturday 20 April 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children up to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential via Eventbrite or contact the library. For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil or […]

    Free