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  • Charity Auction & Cat Walk show

    The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    On Saturday 2nd August I am hosting a Charity Auction and Preloved Fashions Cat Walk show, with a Wedding feature, at The Tithe Barn, Hinton St Mary The evening is […]

    £35.00

  • eat:Shaftesbury

    Park Walk, Shaftesbury Park Walk, Shaftesbury

    eat:Shaftesbury will take place on Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm - on Park Walk by kind permission of Shaftesbury Town Council. Join us for a one day celebration of local and […]

    Free

  • National Marine Week: Wild Science!

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Have you ever wondered how marine creatures float or how some are able to dive deep underwater? In this interactive, hands-on session we’ll discover more about some of the amazing […]

    Free

  • Nature Detectives at Kingcombe

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Join the Nature Detectives - a guided family walk on the surrounding nature reserve to explore the purple route and look for wildflowers on your spotter sheet, plus enjoying the […]

    £4.00

  • National Marine Week: Shells, Snails and Slime Trails

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    Come along to the Wild Chesil Centre to discover the wonderful world of slugs and snails. Learn fascinating facts about the slimy world of our garden neighbours and coastal cousins. […]

    £4.00

  • National Marine Week: Eco-crabbing at Kimmeridge

    The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Kimmeridge Bay, Kimmeridge

    Join us for eco-crabbing on the seashore in Kimmeridge Bay. Find out how to catch seashore crabs without harming them or any of the other marine life they live alongside, […]

    £7.00

  • Art Exhibition

    United Reformed Church Hall Cross Steet, Seaton

    53rd Annual Art Exhibition by the Seaton & District Art Society.

    Free

  • Messy Museum Monday: Corn Dolly Workshop

    Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne

    Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating the harvest. The workshop will be split into two hour-long sessions (11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm). Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Admission: £5 to cover […]

    £5

  • Play Reading evening – ‘Open Doors’: A Music & Drama Group event at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

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

    Back due to popular demand, join us with a play reading evening – part of our MAD About Drama events. 'Open Doors' is an original piece of work and is a fast-paced comedy set in a provincial town in the present. The action takes place inside a self-service storage warehouse involving nine customers and three […]

    Free

  • Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

    Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

    A traditional village horse and dog show with fun for all the family.  Food and drinks stands available.  Horses and dogs not essential!  Just come along and enjoy a great day out in the grounds of the beautiful Eastbury Estate.  Raising funds for local amenities, Riding for the Disabled, Veterans with Dogs and Dorset and […]

    £7

  • The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

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