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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

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