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Dorset Buttons 2022 Exhibition at Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell Street SP7 8AR We are looking for artists who are prepared to share your interpretation of the Dorset Button industry at an exhibition from 13 July to 19 July 2022 to celebrate the birth of this local cottage industry 400 years ago. Full details and […]
£10.00
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We want to hear from you to understand if Dorset is a safe place for LGBT+ people. Join a free online workshop on 28th April 10.30am-12.30pm to share your thoughts in our safe space. Sign up at https://t.co/eCrlEhQjtJ Or you can fiil in the survey at https://t.co/HB8BSSU2vi https://t.co/NHXnnq6yFD
Free
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3 events,
Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20, a children's cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his […] Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with a small gig in 2011 to raise money for Teddy20, a children's cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his […] |
7 events,
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Blandford & District Lions Spring Craft Fair - Saturday 30th April 9.30am - 2.30pm At the Corn Exchange Blandford Forum Entry via donation to: PTSD Resolution We look forward to your support
Free
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Our coffee mornings are now going to be the last Saturday in every month. So for April it’s 30 April - 10.30-12.00. Lovely cakes along with tea, coffee and great company. All welcome!
Free
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Come along to find out more about our friendly club. Have a hit on a Spring Day; come along to hit with a member or join in with a free session with the coach! 2 of our 4 courts will have the following sessions: 11am - 12 noon : Junior Tennis Taster 12 noon - […]
Free
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Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. Wow wow wow we absolutely laughed out loud from beginning to end. It was so funny. The acting was brilliant the timings with the jokes […]
£7 – £10
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Pop up cafe offering delicious food and hot and cold drinks. Everyone welcome. Stourton Memorial Hall is a perfect place to visit before or after a stroll around the estate and gardens at Stourhead. All proceeds in aid of Whitesheet Primary Academy, Zeals |
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Returning to Sherborne for one of their famous travelling fabric sales, Stitch Fabrics by M Rosenberg & son are back with a bang! Visit their website http://www.stitchfabrics.co.uk for more details and to subscribe to their newsletter to be kept up to date on all future events. FREE ENTRY AND GOOD PARKING See you there!
Free
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Returning to Sherborne for one of their famous travelling fabric sales, Stitch Fabrics by M Rosenberg & son are back with a bang! Visit their website http://www.stitchfabrics.co.uk for more details and to subscribe to their newsletter to be kept up to date on all future events. FREE ENTRY AND GOOD PARKING See you there!
Free
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Sturminster Newton is holding a unique, town-based Wedding Festival and everyone is invited. As well as a Wedding Fair featuring wedding specialists in the Stour Hall at The Exchange (10.a.m. To 2.00 p.m.) a stroll around town will reveal that our shops and businesses are providing wedding themed offers too. An exhibition entitled “Wedding Attire […]
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Back again for late Spring we’re hosting hanging basket workshops with Thorngrove expert Chris Francis! Create a beautiful hanging basket full of seasonal flowers and brighten up your home. Tickets are £5 for the demo and guidance from Chris, plus cost of basket and plants used that you take home. Sessions will run 2pm-4pm on […]
£5
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Over 30 Craft stalls are booked to make our day fun, with Ice Cream and Bottle Stall and Raffle. Last year we had a great day and I hope this will be the same. We are raising funds for your local Hedgehog Rescue of Hazelbury Bryan. Please come and support us. Free Parking and toilets […] |
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SBS Silent Warriors, The Authorised Wartime History Saul David is a Sunday Times bestselling military historian, novelist, and broadcaster. This is the first authorised history of Britain’s SBS or Special Boat Service - the world’s first maritime special operations unit. Written with the full cooperation of the modern SBS – the first time this ultra-secretive […]
£10
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A fundraising concert for Ukraine featuring Celebrity Organist Thomas Trotter (Birmingham City Organist) and Guests: David Briggs (Organist, St John the Divine, NYC), Keith Hearnshaw (Concert Organist), Jonathan Hope (Organist, Gloucester Cathedral), Duncan Honeybourne (Concert Pianist) and Rex Wickham (Treble). The concert has been organised to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and […]
£20
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Dorset Button Workshop ‘Looking at Texture’ using ethically sourced yarns For all of you who have followed me on Instagram and/or Facebook know who much I enjoy working with textiles and different yarns. This workshop, ‘Looking at Texture’, is designed using some of my favourite supplier, Yarn Yarn, and we will be using ethically sourced […]
£65.00
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Music at St Peter's Dorchester present the first in their series of summer Coffee Concerts on Sunday 15 May at 11.45am. Join us for coffee and a short recital of song performed by one of our choral scholars, Amy Bolster. In September Amy leaves us to read music at Selwyn College, Cambridge where she has […]
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Bring any valuables or collectables to Maiden Bradley Church for valuation by Charterhouse Auctioneers on Wednesday 18th May 4pm-7pm. There will also be refreshments, cake stall and tours of the church tower. Only £2 per item valued. Proceeds to the upkeep of the Church |
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Sherborne Second Hand Book, Map & Ephemera Fair Saturday, 21st May 2022 - 10am - 4pm with free entry Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NL Our fair attracts sellers from the West Country, selling second hand to antiquarian books on many subjects, together with local maps and ephemera. A warm welcome […]
Free
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Over 30 local Craft stalls selling hand made crafts. The Fayre is to help the local Hedgehog Rescue at Hazelbury Bryan. Held at The Pavilion in Hazelbury Bryan Opposite The Antelope pub. Starts at 1pm and finish at 5pm serving Coffee and Tea with cake, free parking and helpful hedgehog advice.
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The Salisbury Hospice Charity invites you to join the community on a five or ten mile walk to celebrate all that we have been through during the pandemic - the small victories, the big losses, the challenges and those who are dearly missed. Let's step out in solidarity to commemorate the resilience and strength of […]
£25.00
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A quiz with special quizmaster Simon Hoare MP. Includes locally sourced ploughman's supper Donation bar Raffle Special auction including Kate Spade and Coach items. |
2 events,
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Plant sale and refreshments in beautiful village setting. All monies raised will go towards repairs in the Oborne village playing field.
Free
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First Casualty: the untold story of the Battle that began the War in Afghanistan. Bestselling and Orwell Prize-winning author of Dead Men Risen, Toby Harnden will be telling the gripping and incredible story of the six-day battle that began the war in Afghanistan and how it set the scene for twenty years of conflict. It […]
£10
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A four day exhibition of Arts, Crafts Cards, Photography, Poetry, Flowers and Quilts from 10.00 - 4.00 over the Jubilee holiday.
Free
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All Stars Enjoy an evening of jazz with Sherborne School's Swing Band 6pm - a glass of fizz in the Music School 7pm - three course dinner in the dining hall Music by Charlie Parker, Dizzie Gillespie, Glenn Miller and Charles Mingus [email protected] Tickets £20 - 01935 812249
£20
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Come and join us at our inaugural Craft Fair with Afternoon Tea at Sixpenny Handley Village Hall from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday 28 May. There will be various arts, crafts and homemade produce stalls, including wax melts, jewellery, bags, cards and many more. There will also be a spinning demonstration by our […]
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Join us for our monthly cathedral-style of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28 May in St Peter's Church, Dorchester at 4.30pm. The service includes music by Reading, Durufle, Stanford and Finzi, with Sam Hanson at the organ and Ian Davis directing. All are very welcome and you are warmly invited to join us for a glass […] |
4 events,
An Open Day at the BWND Gliding Club to come and experience the joy of silent flying and perhaps start to learn to fly gliders. £85 will cover the cost of an air tow behind a tow plane to 2,000 ft with an experienced instructor at the controls followed by up to 30 minutes of […]
£85
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Friendly event for all the family being held in large Old Rectory garden in this rural hamlet. Strong historic connections with Thomas Hardy - see Hardy's Owl in adjacent church. Come & enjoy: - Teas - Plants & Produce - Bric-a-brac - Music - Kids’ activities & more.... Raising funds for the upkeep of St […]
Free
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Friendly event for all the family: held in Old Rectory garden; teas; plants & produce; bric-a-brac; music; kids’ fun. Free entry/parking. Funds being raised for upkeep of St Mary's Church which has strong Thomas Hardy connections. Beautiful location!
Free
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A four day exhibition of Arts, Crafts Cards, Photography, Poetry, Flowers and Quilts from 10.00 - 4.00 over the Jubilee holiday.
Free
A four day exhibition of Arts, Crafts Cards, Photography, Poetry, Flowers and Quilts from 10.00 - 4.00 over the Jubilee holiday. Refreshments served from 11.00 to 3.00.
Free
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WTF and Greening the eARTh gallery commissioned local craft business Bootmakers to run workshops within Wincanton's two primary schools and hence created over 500 'postage stamp crowns' artworks that have been crafted entirely from found materials. These unique artworks will be exhibited for the month of June at the central location of Greening the eARTh […]
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We plan to recreate a traditional community street party, with trestle tables and chairs, on the village cricket pitch. Seating on a first come, first served basis but there will be plenty of space if you want to bring your own chairs and rugs. Pop-up-Produce will provide pre-ordered picnic boxes for those who do not […]
£10 – £18
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Family fun day with stalls, inflatables,childrens entertainer, archery, fully stocked bar, food vendors and , live music.
£3 – £7
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A right old Mampus in Motcombe. Come see the scarecrows, flying hawks and race the snails. Beat the hunger with something from the BBQ, Pina’s noodle bar or Platinum Platters. Stalls, games, music and lots more. A full bar and free parking. We can’t wait to see you.
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Join us on Saturday June 4th at Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee with THE SULTANS. A six piece band playing an eclectic mix of numbers with a swing vibe. Prizes for best 1950s costumes, (although you don't have to dress up), and a prize for the best dancing couple. Tickets […]
£5
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7 events,
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Queens Platinum Jubilee weekend at Manston and Hammoon Village Hall Sunday 5 June we will be having a party! It will comprise of BBQ lunch starting at 12.30 - please bring your own food/drinks. It should be a fun day with games etc. Everyone welcome!
Free
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A one day open air music festival on Church Green in the centre of Semley village, with live music, pizza and street food, wine and spirits bar, beer tent, a variety of stalls and children's activities.
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A one day open air music festival on Church Green in the centre of Semley village, with live music, pizza and street food, wine and spirits bar, beer tent, a variety of stalls and children's activities. |
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