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Godmanstone Village Hall6.30pm for 7pm Wed 29t April 2026Three Short Talks onArtists in the Dorset LandscapeTickets £7 inc a wine or soft drink from Cerne Abbas Shop; email [email protected] Eventbrite
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Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner Thursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne, Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne DT9 3RQ Spring deserves an unforgettable evening table. This is a relaxed, atmospheric cookery evening — where you gather round, watch, ask questions, and then sit down to eat a generous feast together. […]
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Teddy Rocks Festival is a multi-award winning 3 day family-friendly charity music event in Dorset, UK. Tickets - Teddy Rocks Festival - 1st May to 3rd May - Charisworth Farm, Blandford, Dorset Teddy Rocks has raised over £815,000 for children's cancer charities, is the UK's best family festival award winner and Heavy Music Awards "H" […]
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Come and celebrate May Day in traditional style with a modern twist with this popular ceilidh band and experienced caller. Join Tatterdemalion, the band of the New Hardy Players, who […]
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Join us At Messums WEST TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT IS GREAT ABOUT JAZZ IN BRITAIN today. David Mitcham will direct The Glorious Assembly Jazz Orchestra in a world premiere live concert, which includes some of the most outstanding jazz musicians in Britain today celebrating all that is amazing about our talent for jazz. It lives up […]
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In March 1935 Bournemouth was shaken by a sensational murder. Retired architect Francis Mawson Rattenbury, aged 67, was found dead at his home, Villa Madeira, on Manor Road. This fascinating true story begins in 1867 and takes us right up to 2021 and involves two architects, a concert pianist and a chauffeur. Tea and Coffee […]
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Dawn Chorus Walk with Breakfast on Saturday 9 May, from 4.30am to 6.30am. Led by birding expert John Lockwood, the early morning walk offers a chance to experience the dawn chorus at the height of the breeding season. The ticket price includes a bacon or halloumi roll served in the barn afterwards. Tickets cost £10 […]
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Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. […]
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Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. […]
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Community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses showcase what is on offer in this great village!
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Our monthly trading card collectors show in Bournemouth takes place on 9th May 2026. Meet fellow TGC collectors interested in Pokémon and other popular card ranges. We are at The Bridge, Littledown, Chaseside, Bournemouth, BH7 7BX
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JOIN US AT MESSUMS WEST TO ENGAGE IN THE DEBATE - RURAL FUTURES: LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL PROBLEMS Rural Futures: Local Solutions to Global Problems is a weekend of talks and events, bringing together people working on the ground in rural places across the UK, on community-based projects which aim to build social and economic resilience […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 10th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Harris’s ‘Holy is the true light’, Michael Haydn’s ‘Missa brevis in C’ and Gorecki’s ‘Totus tuus’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
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Rally for a CauseSherborne Tennis Club 24 Hour TennisathonNoon Sat 16th to Noon Sun 17th May 2026at The Terraces, Sherborne, DorsetAll funds raised will go to the Motor Neurone Disease AssociationTo secure your spot and for further information please email [email protected] x 1 hour slots to be filled- Raffle - Auction - Refreshments - Spectate […]
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Milton Abbey School is the the only truly full boarding school in England offering the broadest possible selection of academic, vocational and sporting qualifications for children aged 13-18. Our next […]
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Milton Abbey School is proud to offer scholarships in 'Sport', 'Dorset', and 'Academic'. Our next scholarship assessment day is Saturday 16 May, and you can register your interest here. As […]
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Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 16th May between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Natalie Burton (clarinet) and Rob Taylor (piano) perform the Copland ‘Clarinet Sonata’ and Finzi’s ‘Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano’. Admission is free. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
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1 event,Quartet by Ronald Harwood, performed by Castle Players Theatre Company A Heartwarming Tale of Second Chances Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred are living out their days in a beautiful English country house for retired musicians, preparing for the annual Verdi birthday gala. Their quiet routine is shattered by the arrival of Jean—a star of the past […]
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Join our team and take on the Skydive to support children and young people with cancer! They say fear is loud, but love is louder. It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and into the clouds. This isn’t just about the adrenaline rush: it’s about making sure no family has to face the […] 
Purbeck-based sculptor Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C. presents a major solo exhibition spanning nearly four decades of work. Primarily working in wood and bronze, Thomas blends traditional craftsmanship with a deep understanding of form, spatial balance, and structural integrity. The exhibition offers something for both established collectors and newcomers, showcasing award-winning works in figurative, abstract, and symbolic […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist for Pentecost on Sunday 24th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Tallis’s ‘O Lord give thy Holy Spirit’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in F K.192’ and Grayston Ives’s ‘Listen sweet dove’. All are very welcome to this free service. More […]
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Please come & join us for a relaxing & enjoyable time in the large Old Rectory garden. Plenty of activities for all the family. Delicious Teas/ Varied Plants/ Family fun/ Live Music/ Produce/ Crafts etc. Free entry/parking & dogs welcome on leads. Cash preferred please. Funds being raised for ongoing repairs to Grade 2* St […]
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“NOT SO SILENT!” EXPLORING PLACES OF DELIGHT A series of talks to be given by art historian Sara Radice. In her first talk Sara will be looking at works of art across the ages, making connections between them and sharing her thoughts on how artists convey their stories. It will also consider works of art […]
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4 events,Join Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC at the Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP for a whole weekend of heritage textile skills. Our experts are: Vanessa Bunton -Puku B Historic Experiences Sally Pointer - Sally Pointer Heritage Education Nicole De Rushie - Grounded History Jalea Ward - Slightly Warped Looms You will have 4 […]
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Flower and Arts Festival across 3 venues in Woodlands, Dorset BH21 8LJ and BH21 8LN. Flowers, arts and crafts at Church of the Ascension. Stalls and teas at Village Hall. Art and stalls at Methodist Church. Free event.
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You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 30th may at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Gibbons’s ‘Come, Holy Ghost’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Martin Neary, Blair’s ‘Evening Service in B minor’ and Elgar’s ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Admission is free and there […]
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The Shaftesbury Branch of Save the Children will be holding its 25th Anniversary Fun Fair & Fun Dog Show on Sunday, 31st May at Upper Leigh Farm, East Knoyle, SP3 6AP. The Fair is open from 11am to 5pm, with the Dog Show starting at 2.30pm. Come and browse our Local Artisan Stalls as well […]
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