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1 event,Step aboard our Aircraft Carrier Experience this October Half Term and take part in a thrilling murder mystery adventure like no other! Visitors of all ages are invited to become shipboard sleuths, meeting costumed characters and uncovering hidden clues to solve a most intriguing case. A petty officer, in the engine rooms with a candlestick? […]
£19.00
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A Halloween Evening with Frank Sinatra Friday, 31st October 2025 19:00-22:30 (Live Show Starts at 20:00) Step into a night of swing, style, and sophistication at Neo Bournemouth, dining in our first-floor panoramic glass-fronted restaurant with breath-taking sea views. Feel the magic as Lucien De-Laloi channels the timeless charm and iconic voice of Frank Sinatra, […]
£59.95
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🎃 Dorchester, are you ready for a Halloween you’ll NEVER forget?! GrandSlam Wrestling is bringing the heat to the Dorchester Corn Exchange on October 31st for a spooktacular night of […]
£10.00
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A talk on the life and achievements of Violet Cross will be held at Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall on Friday 31st October at 7:30pm. There will be a cash bar and free canapés.
£5.00
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4 events,Join us in the Historic Wimborne Minster Church for Springs Dance Companys ' Journey of the Magi '. This all age 90 Minute Performance tells the story of the first chilstmas while a family in 2025 prepare for their Christmas celebrations. Doors open at 2.30pm to allow time to purchase refreshments before the 3.30pm Performance […]
Free
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Come and explore all the amazing local community groups and clubs for friendship, exercise and entertainment.
Free
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Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 1st November at 5pm for our annual Requiem for All Souls. Fauré’s ethereal ‘Requiem’ is complemented by two of William Harris’s great anthems, ‘Bring us O Lord God’ and ‘Faire is the Heaven’, to offer a suitably reflective mood in which to remember friends and loved […]
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Join us for Halloween bingo on Saturday November 1st to raise money for the animals at RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre! £10 entry includes your bingo books and there will be a raffle and refreshments on the night. Please get in touch to book your place by calling 01305 259672 or emailing [email protected]
£10.00
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Little witches, wizards and mad scientists are invited to Larmer Tree Gardens this November for a spellbinding day of spooky family fun. The much-loved Halloween Spooktacular returns on Sunday 2nd November 2025, running from 10am to 4pm. This year’s highlight is the brand-new Spooky Science Show, packed with bubbling dry ice, smoking potions and magical […]
£5.00 – £10.00
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You are warmly invited to our service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 2nd November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The setting is Will Todd’s ‘Mass in Blue’, which will be accompanied by jazz ensemble! Other music in the service includes Bruckner’s ‘Ave Maria’ and Will Todd’s ‘Stay with me Lord’. This service is […]
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Handmade for Christmasat the Workhouse Chapel Open Daily 1st November - 24th December9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Our gifts are all lovingly Made by Hand by real people, working in real sheds, with real tools. You won't find anything mass-produced here! We have over 70 local artists and makers exhibiting their work - you might even […]
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A sequence of words and music exploring the distances, adventure, depths and mysteries of the sea presented by University Music Chamber Choir and musicians. The programme includes choral, vocal and instrumental music by Esenvalds, Sullivan, Faure, Beethoven, Massenet, Parry and others. Admission free.
Free
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10 events,Join us at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre for this exhibition inspired by Dorset's incredible wildlife and beautiful natural land and seascapes. The exhibition showcases work by talented local artists Terri Peay, Lusea Warner-Gale, Stephen Yates (and others to be confirmed) in a variety of mediums including printing, ceramics and wildlife illustrations. After browsing the […]
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Event details View on What3Words gentle.stews.condense Date Saturday 8 November 2025 Time 9:00am - 4:00pm About the event After spending ten years swinging from trees as an arborist, Adam decided a job was needed where he could keep both feet firmly on the ground, whilst still being a part of the woodland around him. Having […]
£100
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Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall Preloved and Vintage Sale!Saturday 8th November 10am - 2pmPreloved clothing, shoes, hats, costume Jewellery and Accessories!Refreshments and cake too!!All proceeds for the Village Hall kitchen renovationsRegistered Charity No. 301138
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An eclectic mix of 20 stalls: crafts, jewellery, art, cakes, gifts and more. Coffee and cakes, Tombola and raffle and a Ploughman’s Lunch (please book with [email protected]) All in aid of the Poppy Appeal
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Choral Matins for Remembrance takes place at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 8th November at 11am.The music includes Holst’s ‘Turn back O man’, Stanford’s ‘Te deum and Jubilate in C’, the Seal ‘Responses’, Ireland’s ‘Greater love hath no man’ and ‘For the fallen’ by the contemporary Northern Irish composer Alex Patterson. The service is […]
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Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 8th November between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute recital of music for saxophone and piano given by Maddie McCoubrie and Rob Taylor. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
Free
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Back by Popular Demand: A Mushroom Adventure with Andy Knott from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms Step into the fascinating world of fungi with Andy Knott – one of Dorset’s most passionate and knowledgeable mushroom minds. Andy’s enthusiasm is contagious, and he’ll guide you on a woodland walk of discovery through the forest from Happy River Retreat. […]
£35
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12 NOVEMBER 2025 – Portia Mcmenemy – Breathwork Facilitator from The Rooms, Poundbury We welcome to our November event Portia Mcmenemy, a Breathwork Facilitator who will bring to us everyday breathwork for relaxation that will have simple practices to our routine bringing calm, energy, and balance. Portia will demonstrate to us how effective calming breathing patterns can soothe your mind and body especially as we will soon be moving […]
£18.000 – £24.00
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Our next film night will present 'The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society.
Free – £5.00
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On Friday 14th November at 7pm Music at St Peter’s presents ‘After Sunset Fadeth’ – a programme of early music for lute and baroque guitar performed by renowned lutenist Matthew Nisbet (https://www.matthewnisbetlute.com). In the evocative, candlelit setting of St Peter’s Church. Matthew will introduce these incredible period instruments as well as the music written for […]
£10.00
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4 events,How to have "a good death" is a topic which more and more people find important nowadays. Fuelled by the discussion about assisted dying, customised funerals, natural burials and the question 'what happens after', 20 people worked for almost a year to create this 5 day event, which includes an art exhibition, showing their take […]
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at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland DT11 0NT Raffle • Refreshments All Welcome Entrance £3, VGC members Free https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub
£3.00
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Laughs that go further is more than just a comedy event, it’s your chance to help someone from our local community help communities in Tanzania. Jessie a year 11 student is raising money to embark on a a life changing journey where she will teach and build a brighter future for others ! Where do […]
£10.00
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An evening with University Music Concert Band. Enjoy an eclectic programme of music from stage, screen and concert hall. Admission free.
Free
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10 events,If you liked the Phoenix Groups exhibition at the Shoot Room during Purbeck Art Weeks then you will love this Christmas Fair. Featuring many of the groups members there will be over 25 stalls displaying and selling their amazing work. Entry and parking is free and it's in aid of The Careline Appeal, a small […]
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Join us in the Wimborne Minster Church on Saturday 22nd November between 11am-3pm for our yearly forst fair - quality stalls, family entertainment with Pickle Bum the Elf, free craft activities, waffle truck and Pop up cafe, meet Santa and Mrs Santa in their grotto and choose a gift for a suggested donation of £3 […]
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You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Reger’s ‘Nachtlied’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by David Bruce Payne, Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’ and ‘Welcome sweet and sacred feast’ by Gerald Finzi. Admission is free and there is a […]
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Grab your martini and your friends – it’s time to channel your inner 007! James Bond Night at Cavokay House, Henstridge 🎤 Live Bond singer | 🎲 Roulette & blackjack | 🍾 Prosecco on arrival | 🍽️ Fine dining 🎩 Dress to impress ✨ Prepare to step into the world of James Bond for one […]
£50
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Grab your martini and your friends – it’s time to channel your inner 007! James Bond Night – Cavokay House, Henstridge 🎤 Live Bond singer | 🎲 Roulette & blackjack | 🍾 Prosecco on arrival | 🍽️ Fine dining 🎩Dress to impress ✨ Prepare to step into the world of James Bond for one unforgettable […]
£50.00
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A Choral Celebration of Light, Hope, and Wonder Join us for an evening of beautiful seasonal choral music and audience carols, including music by Bob Chilcott and Philip Stopford with a special item featuring the World Premiere of “Stars” by Stephen Deutsch Tickets £12 at the door, or £10 in advance from Novia Stationery (High […]
£10
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I AM DRAM by Hannah Maxwell is coming to Powerstock Hut on Saturday 22 November at 7.30. Adults £12.50, Under 18's £6 (age guide 14+) Box Office: www.artsreach.co.uk, 07755 90579 or on the door. Hilarious and touching, the show has charmed audiences across the UK, Australia and Europe. In this award-winning storytelling show, Hannah Maxwell […]
£12.50
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Wreath Making afternoon at the Allendale Community Centre. A fundraising event for the Centre. Enjoy making your own festive wreath to take home whilst enjoying festive nibbles and a soft drink. Only £30 per person. All materials provided.
£30.00
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Sturminster and Hinton Cricket Club Christmas Bingo 🎄 at The Exchange Sturminster Newton
Free
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Join author and photographer David R Abram for a stunning visual journey through Britain's prehistoric landscapes. Using drones and telescopic poles, David reveals ancient sites as they've never been seen before - from neolithic tombs and bronze age barrows to the great megaliths of Wessex. Featuring highlights from his acclaimed book Aerial Atlas of Ancient […]
£12.00
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Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall are holding a Christmas Quiz night on 28th November. purchase tickets from the Red Barn Village Shop There will be a cash bar to help the little brain cells 😂
£5
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Join us for one of the biggest conservation events in the country. While we love trees, what nature needs is the right trees in the right place. On our precious and rare lowland heathland pine and silver birch trees being prolific at seeding can quickly take over, blocking out the light and pushing heathland wildlife […]
£11
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Join us for one of the biggest conservation events in the country. While we love trees, what nature needs is the right trees in the right place. On our precious and rare lowland heathland pine and silver birch trees being prolific at seeding can quickly take over, blocking out the light and pushing heathland wildlife […]
£11
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We are delighted that, once again, University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday 29th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Moving from darkness to light, the service will include choral music by Anna Lapwood, […]
Free
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We are really looking forward to this fabulous event. We have over 70 stalls all selling quality handmade products. We have crochet, jewellery, art, wooden items, textiles, cakes, wine, gin, vodka, liqueurs, children's clothes, Christmas decorations, soaps, candles, wax melts and so much more. It really is the place to do your Christmas shopping. We […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 30th November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: James MacMillan’s ‘O radiant dawn’, Grayston Ives’s ‘Missa brevis’ and Karenza Briggs’s ‘A tender shoot’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at […]
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Come and enjoy our village Christmas Fair in aid of St Mary Magdalene Church. Free entry | Bar | Hot Turkey Rolls | Home Produce | Gifts | Handmade Christmas Wreaths | Raffle | Bottle Hamper | Teas & Cakes
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