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SUMMARY:Artsreach and Woodlands Village Hall presents Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell - Music for Cows
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Coates and Kerran Cotterell are an exciting and energetic young folk duo who are quickly carving out a name for themselves with their unique style\, rooted in Quebecois traditional music fused with songs from around the British Isles and North America.\n\nArthur Coates is an award-nominated musician who studied violin and piano at the Aberdeen City Music School. Guitarist Kerran Cotterell has garnered numerous plaudits having performed at Cambridge Folk Festival\, and the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall. Together Arthur and Kerran produce a versatile mix of instrumentals and song\, true to the roots of traditional music and featuring fiddle\, guitar\, bouzouki and feet percussion.\n\nTouring Dorset following the release of their debut album\, Music for Cows\, these rising stars are simply unmissable!\n\nArtsreach is a registered charity which aims to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in rural Dorset\, addressing rural and social isolation\nwww.artsreach.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/artsreach-and-woodlands-village-hall-presents-arthur-coates-kerran-cotterell-music-for-cows/
LOCATION:Woodlands Village Hall\, Verwood Road\, Woodlands\, BH21 8LJ
CATEGORIES:live music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodlands Village Hall":MAILTO:woodlandsvillagehall@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T110000
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SUMMARY:Baby & Children’s Preloved Sale
DESCRIPTION:Clothes\, toys\, books\, puzzles\, linen\, and nursery equipment (maternity to 12 years). some child product business tables available. Free entry. Refreshments available. Don’t forget to bring your shopping bags. This is a table top sale\, if you would like a table £5 preloved/10 business please contact our Facebook page or email us at pimperneltoddlergroup@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/baby-childrens-preloved-sale-2/
LOCATION:Pimperne Village Hall\, Newfield Rd\, Pimperne\, DT11 8UZ
CATEGORIES:SALE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pimperne Baby and Toddler Group":MAILTO:pimpernetoddlergroup@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T143000
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SUMMARY:World Book Day
DESCRIPTION:Book reading during the days with Squeak\, the dinosaur puppet. Great for children and no extra charge. (Normal admission applies)
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/world-book-day/
LOCATION:Farmer Palmers\, Wareham Road\, Poole\, BH16 6EU
CATEGORIES:Children's
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T203000
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SUMMARY:Moments
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating over 13 years of working together\, the critically acclaimed team behind the making of international hits The Nature of Forgetting and BIRTH opens up their precious notebooks and share how their magic works. By doing so the magic seems more impressive\, more real and more magical. Weaving Katherine Graham\, Guillaume Pigé and Alex Judd’s personal stories of becoming parents and reaching mid-life with theatrical imagination\, they unpick their creative bond\, re-evaluate success and make a new show exploring time\, fatherhood and grief.\n\nUltimately\, Moments is about attentiveness to; magic in the making of new work; poetry in our everyday; moment-by-moment existence; life as we live it.\n\n‘I give it (grandfather’s watch) to you not that you may remember time\, but that you might forget it now and then for a moment and not spend all your breath trying to conquer it.’ William Faulkner\, The Sound and the Fury\n\nThe development of this new project is funded by Arts Council England\, co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival\, and supported by The Point Eastleigh\, Shoreditch Town Hall\, The Lowry Salford and University of York. It will take place over a number of months in 2023 and 2024.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/moments/
LOCATION:dorset
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T223000
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SUMMARY:The Soul and Swing Big Band
DESCRIPTION:     Sturminster Newton Exchange…..14.03.2025 \n       Come and join us for an evening of great big band and soul entertainment. \nAll Dorset players\, bringing you a fantastic selection of great music from                                   Glenn Miller through to Earth Wind and Fire \n.http://www.soulandswingbigband.co.uk \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/the-soul-and-swing-big-band/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Sturminster Newton\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1FH
CATEGORIES:Music Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250317T203000
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SUMMARY:West Somerset Railway
DESCRIPTION:Joe is the author of ‘Tithe Barns’ and ‘Railway Enthusiasm in Twenty-first-century Britain’ and conducts talks on railways and the railway hobby. His railway experience comes from over a decade working within the railway hobby\, including for railway modelling company PECO and the West Somerset Railway. He currently works for Dovetail Games\, makers of the popular Train Simulator PC game. railway experience comes from over a decade working within the railway hobby\, including for the West Somerset Railway.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/west-somerset-railway/
LOCATION:Church House\, Bathwell Lane\, Milborne Port\, DT9 5AN
CATEGORIES:lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Milborne Port History &amp%3B Heritage Group":MAILTO:mphhgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T220000
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SUMMARY:Pot Licker
DESCRIPTION:Pot licker\nWritten and Directed by Ed Viney\nThursday 20 March\, 7:30pm. Halstock Village Hall. 01935 891744. £12.50\, £6 u18s\nWhen teachers Rich\, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property\, they should\nreport this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure\, is there another way to deal\nwith the bag?\nThis brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide\, and lines of\nresponsibility get blurred.\nWriter/director Ed Viney has worked with theatres across the South West and nationally\,\nincluding the RSC\, Bath Theatre Royal and Bristol Old Vic. He recently received the Creative\nScotland Four Nations Award and is the Festival Director of The Script’s The Thing.\nTouring to Halstock with Artsreach\, Pot licker was part of a new scriptwriting initiative at the\nLighthouse Poole\, and is produced by Dorchester Arts for this wider regional tour.\nSuitable 16+ (contains drug references)\nwww.artsreach.co.uk
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/pot-licker/
LOCATION:dorset
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artsreach":MAILTO:info@artsreach.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204852
CREATED:20250128T094845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T094846Z
UID:36911-1742661000-1742664600@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Choral Evensong
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to our monthly\, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd March at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church\, Dorchester. The music includes Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest Lord’\, Smith’s ‘Preces & Responses’\, the ‘Magnificat’ by Arvo Pärt\, ‘Nunc Dimittis’ by Holst and S.S. Wesley’s ‘Wash me throughly’. Admission is free and there is a glass of wine to follow. All are very welcome.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/choral-evensong-16/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Church Dorchester\, 26 High East Street\, Dorchester\, DT1 1XA
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204852
CREATED:20250120T104516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T104519Z
UID:36550-1742666400-1742675400@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:Military Wives Choirs - Yeovilton
DESCRIPTION:A performance by the fabulous military wives choirs Yeovilton.\n\nTickets include glass of wine or soft drink.\n\nIn support of Marston Magna Village Hall and Marston Magna Village Fair
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/military-wives-choirs-yeovilton/
LOCATION:Marston Magna Village Hall
CATEGORIES:concert,live music,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campbell":MAILTO:campbell@cmckee.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204852
CREATED:20250210T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T153325Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Race Night for Julia's House
DESCRIPTION:All the thrills of a day at the races on a big screen with guests betting on the outcome! \nBar\, silent auction and raffle \n£15 to include light two course supper \nTo book email serocharity@gmail.com\, or call Julie on 07749 486733/Kate 07725245066 \n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/charity-race-night-for-julias-house/
LOCATION:Child Okeford Village Hall\, Child Okeford
CATEGORIES:charity event
ORGANIZER;CN="SERO Charity":MAILTO:serocharity@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204852
CREATED:20250127T182851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T183011Z
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SUMMARY:ELIJAH – An oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn
DESCRIPTION:Weymouth Choral Society presents ‘Elijah’\, Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/elijah-an-oratorio-by-felix-mendelssohn-2/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Abbotsbury Road\, Weymouth\, DT4 0BJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Classical Music,concert,music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weymouth Choral Society":MAILTO:brindhelen@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204853
CREATED:20250227T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T123348Z
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SUMMARY:A Unique Showcase of Digital Art and Oil Painting
DESCRIPTION:Christchurch Dorset – Prepare to be captivated by a blend of digital art and traditional oil painting as two local artists\, Phill and Richard\, come together to showcase their unique creations. This exclusive exhibition invites you to explore the emotional depth and vibrant storytelling captured through contrasting yet harmonious mediums.\n\nPhill with Digital Art: Sparking Curiosity Beyond the Still Image\n Phill’s digital art is a journey into color and emotion\, designed to spark curiosity and resonate deeply with viewers. Each piece captures a singular moment that speaks beyond the still image\, creating an immersive experience that lingers in the mind. These one-off originals are crafted\, making them perfect for display in your home or as a unique\, thoughtful gift.\n\nRichard with Oil Painting: A Legacy of Artistic Expression\nFor Richard\, artistry is a family tradition\, passed down from his grandad to his grandchildren\, weaving a rich tapestry of creative expression. Although life’s responsibilities once kept him from fully embracing his passion\, Richard’s dedication to painting has only grown stronger. His oil paintings carry a sense of legacy and depth\, inviting viewers to connect with his journey and the timeless beauty of his work.\n\nJoin Us\n Experience the captivating worlds of Phill and Richard as they invite you to see beyond the surface and connect with the heart of their art.\n\n*Thursday to Sunday 10am to 9pm with Happy hour on Friday 6pm to 8pm
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/a-unique-showcase-of-digital-art-and-oil-painting/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, Ducking Stool Lane\, Christchurch\, BH23 1DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204853
CREATED:20250322T185753Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Phoenix Cafe Orchestra plays music of the 1920s and 1930s.  In aid of Read Easy Blackmore Vale North\, the charity supporting adult literacy in the local area.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/charity-concert/
LOCATION:Marnhull Village Hall\, Burton St\, Marnhull\, DT10 1PP
CATEGORIES:charity event,concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Read Easy":MAILTO:events.regs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204853
CREATED:20250218T094307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T094312Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Maker - creative entrepreneur Sonnaz
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Sonnaz\, upholstery expert on BBC’s The Repair Shop\, speaking about her work\, interior business\, and the importance of creativity.\n\nJoin us at Walford Mill\, Wimborne for an inspiring evening as we welcome Sonnaz to the Mill as part of our Meet the Maker programme. Viewers of BBC’s The Repair Shop will recognise Sonnaz as one of the show’s resident Experts\, regularly tasked with restoring treasured items back to their former glory.\n\nWhen she’s not working in The Repair Shop barn\, Sonnaz runs her own company providing a full interior service to individuals\, businesses and organisations\, from loving restorations of single pieces of furniture to full interior design projects.\n\nTrusted by household names including Lush and National Trust\, Sonnaz has built a reputation synonymous with craftsmanship and sustainability. With the launch of her new home and lifestyle brand\, House of Sonnaz towards the end of 2025\, her goal is to set an example of sustainable\, ethical manufacturing in Great Britain.\n\nThis in-person event will take place in the Little Pickle at The Mill Café and is an opportunity to learn about Sonnaz’s creative practice\, commercial nous and some of the defining moments in her successful career to date. It’s an unmissable evening for anyone interested in upholstery\, furniture restoration\, interior design and how to balance commercial and creative success.\n\nThis Meet the Maker event is part of our new community programme\, ‘Mill Meets’\, funded by Dorset Council. Tickets include a drink and canapés.\n\nTickets can be purchased via Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/meet-the-maker-creative-entrepreneur-sonnaz/
LOCATION:Walford Mill Crafts\, Walford Mill Crafts\, Knobcrook Road\, Wimborne\, BH21 1NL
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,lectures & Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Walford Mill Crafts":MAILTO:info@walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T113000
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CREATED:20250311T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T162855Z
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SUMMARY:Zumba Fundraiser GLOW IN THE DARK CLASS & separate Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY 29TH MARCH\n\n10-11.30am\n\nAt Sturfit Leisure Centre DT10 1EW\n\nRaising monies for the Sturfit Community Fund we are hosting a fun fitness class 10-11am; coffee and cake 10-11.30am\n\nAnd drawing the Raffle at 11.15am\n\nAll are invited to join us.\n\nYou can stay for hot drinks & cake\, or nip in for the raffle; or join in with the fitness class or stay for the whole morning.\n\nALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOMED with proceeds raised going to our charitable cause- which helps put on reduced rate and free activities for the local North Dorset community.\n\nPlease share this and conaider donating or buying raffle tickets.\n\n 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/zumba-fundraiser-glow-in-the-dark-class-separate-coffee-morning/
LOCATION:dt10 1ew\, Sturfit Leisure Centre\, Sturminster Newton\, DT10 1EW
CATEGORIES:classes,Coffee Morning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Down":MAILTO:Zumbawithabbyd@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204853
CREATED:20250228T125817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T125818Z
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SUMMARY:Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join us for the first of our Artisan Makers Markets for 2025 here at Wimborne Community Centre.  We will have a wide array of beautiful art and craftwork from local\, talented artists and craft makers.  Why not come along to browse and shop and maybe enjoy a tasty treat from our café too.  Free entry and dogs welcome.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/wimborne-community-centre-artisan-makers-market-11/
LOCATION:Wimborne Community Centre\, 41 - 44 King Street\, Wimborne\, BH21 1EA
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T160000
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CREATED:20250128T094805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T094809Z
UID:36900-1743242400-1743264000@www.theblackmorevale.co.uk
SUMMARY:South West Really Useful Family History Show
DESCRIPTION:Dorset Family History Society is excited to announce they have been working in partnership with Devon Family History Society and the Family History Federation to host the South West Really Useful Family History Show at Kinson Community Centre  (Pelhams Park)\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, BH10 7LH on Saturday 29th March 2025 from 10am until 4pm. \nDorset FHS has lined up a great range of exhibitors\, speakers & experts. With FREE entry\, FREE parking and refreshments available all day it promises to be a great event\, featuring: \nTalks: \n‘Making the most of your autosomal DNA matches’ at 10.30am & 1.30pm. A practical talk focusing on Ancestry DNA showing how to work with your matches to advance your family history research. \n‘A to Z of Family History – an alphabetical journey through less well-known sources’ at 12noon & 3pm. When tracing a family tree the temptation is to use the more well-known sources usually available online via the major providers\, but this presentation introduces a variety of less known resources. \nTalk attendance is limited (a small fee will apply) and will be allocated on a first come first served basis at the event. \nMeet the Experts: \nOn the day reserve a free slot to meet our Experts to assist with :- \n‘Dating Photographs’ so bring along old family photos for help with dating them. \n‘Exploring Your DNA’ Between talks meet our speaker to get advice on your own DNA journey. \n‘Palaeography – reading old Wills’ Tips for looking at old handwriting and assistance with deciphering old Wills. Bring along old documents to get some guidance. \n‘General Family History Research’ Researchers from Family History Societies will be available for advice\, guidance & general help with research challenges. \nExhibitors: \nThere will be a range of exhibitors present from neighbouring Family History Societies\, commercial organisations who provide goods & services of interest to family historians\, and local history societies. \nAn updated full list of exhibitors can be found on our website \nwww.dorsetfhs.org.uk/events-activities/family-history-day \nPlease note Treetops Research Centre will be closed to visitors on 29th March as all Dorset FHS’s volunteers will be at the South West Really Useful Family History Show!
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/south-west-really-useful-family-history-show/
LOCATION:Kinson Community Centre\, Millhams Road\, Bournemouth\, Dorset\, BH10 7LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community information
ORGANIZER;CN="Dorset Family History Society":MAILTO:publicity@dorsetfhs.org.uk
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