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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Please note: inclusion in the online calendar does not guarantee inclusion in the magazine, though a selection of events is featured each month.
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Celebrate Charles III's coronation by making your own Royal Coach! Children's craft activity. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 6 May11:00am - 12:00 noon. Drop in session, no booking required. For further information please call : 01747 852256
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Mental Health Awareness Week. Are you or anyone you care about feeling anxious about the cost of living crisis or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Come and meet Emma Roper, Rural Coordinator, Mind Dorset for an informal drop in advice and guidance session. Shaftesbury Library Monday 15 May 10:00am - 12:00 […]
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Community Policing Drop In Surgery: PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 20 April, 18 May, 15 June and 13 July 10:00 am - 11:00am. For more information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852 256.
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Shared Reading: Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 May to 27 July1:45pm - 3:15pm. Booking is essential, please call the library on:01747 852256
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Shaftesbury Remembers, Gold Hill Museum Community Project. Villages in the Shaftesbury Area: A presentation of Edwardian photographs taken by Albert Tyler. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 18th May 4.30 –5.30 pm. Please book a place by contacting: Shaftesbury Library 01747 852256 or [email protected]
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Whether you're new to knitting and fancy giving it ago or are a regular knitter in need of some tips, come along to the library and chat to our friendly Knit & Natter group for some helpful advice and guidance. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 May 11:00am to 12:00 noon For further information please call 01747 […]
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A two-hour self-publishing workshop with John Jenkins. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-publishing-workshop-with-john-jenkins-tickets-613290457267
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Sale of lots of clothes , bric a brac , toys & books. 20th May 2pm - 4pm Upwey & Broadway Memorial Hall DT3 5NH Entry £1 Donations for the heart foundation.
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Charity bingo raising funds for our pre-school on Sat 20th May, doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm at Marnhull Village Hall. Caller is Simon Hoare and a locally-sourced ploughman's supper is included in the ticket cost. Wonderful raffle prizes on offer too Families with children aged 10+ are very welcome. Tickets available from […]
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You are warmly invited to our monthly cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong for Pentecost on Saturday 27th May at 4.30pm. The music includes: Tallis ‘O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit’, Neary ‘Preces & Responses’, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange ‘Kings College Service’ and Elgar ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Do join us for a glass of wine […]
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Proudly presented by bh.events, The Inspired By Adele Ultimate Live Band Experience is guaranteed to bring you all those goosebump powerhouse diva moments. The Incredible 7 piece ‘Inspired By Adele’ Live Band Experience will take you on a journey through ADELE’s legendary chart storming albums, bringing the magic of one of Britain’s best loved female […]
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Butterfly weaving Shaftesbury Library Saturday 3 June 11:00am - 12:00noon. Join us to weave your own beautiful butterfly this half term! All materials provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Please contact Shaftesbury library for further information on 01747 852256.
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Local poet David Caddy will lead a short walk along the North Dorset Trailway and will read poems by Rupert Brooke in the railway carriage at Shillingstone Station. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rupert-brookes-poetry-at-shillingstone-station-tickets-571742726887
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This year, Mosaic are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring together the community in celebration. On the 3rd of June we will be hosting our first Mosaic Celebration Concert at Bryanston School and we would be delighted if you could join us for the evening. In recent years it hasn’t always been possible to […]
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Step back in time this summer when Dorchester remembers its Victorian past and celebrates the life and times of the famous writer Thomas Hardy, who was born and lived nearby. The Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair will be a fun and inspiring day out for all the family. High East and High West Streets will be […]
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