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SUMMARY:Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Major Solo Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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 styles. \nExhibition highlights include:\n• A curated selection of affordable\, hand-carved\, original sculptures\n• Limited-edition bronze castings for collectors\n• Bold ‘laser art’ canvas prints \nFree entry – all welcome. \nStoborough Village Hall\, West Lane\, Stoborough\, Wareham\, Dorset. BH20 5AH
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/andrew-thomas-s-w-a-c-major-solo-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Stoborough Village Hall\, West Lane\, Stoborough\, Wareham\, BH20 5AJ
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Thomas":MAILTO:art@3dsculptor.com
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SUMMARY:Art Talk at Messums West
DESCRIPTION:“NOT SO SILENT!” EXPLORING PLACES OF DELIGHT \nA series of talks to be given by art historian Sara Radice. \nIn 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 in context\, how they were made and the relationship between material and meaning. Sara Radice said\, “I hope this first lecture will appeal to anyone who has an interest in looking at beautiful things and the story-telling that is at the heart of European culture.” 
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/art-talk-at-messums-west/
LOCATION:Messums west\, Place Farm\, Court St\,\, Tisbury\, Salisbury\, wiltshire\, SP3 6LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Heritage Textile Weekend Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC at the Ancient Technology Centre\, Cranborne\, Dorset BH21 5RP for a whole weekend of heritage textile skills. \nOur experts are: \nVanessa Bunton -Puku B Historic Experiences \nSally Pointer – Sally Pointer Heritage Education \nNicole De Rushie – Grounded History \nJalea Ward – Slightly Warped Looms \nYou will have 4 sessions over the mornings and afternoons of both Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May 2026\nThese will be in the following heritage textile skills: \n– Back strap weaving\n– Whorls and drop spinning\n– Wet felting\n– Net making  \nTickets and additional fees \nTickets are £215.00 plus booking fee for the weekend tutoring and Saturday evening. You will have around 2 and a half hours with each textile skill and tutor to learn the history and have a go yourself. On the Saturday evening we will gather for a communal meal (additional fee TBC) and an evening gathering on Saturday night. \nTutors will also have items for sale on Saturday evening.  \nWe are working on providing an evening meal on Saturday 30th May 2026 for a small extra fee to extend your day and the community we will be created. We are still in negotiation with caterers so will email out a link to the meal at a later date. We hope all dietary requirements will be catered for\, but cannot guarantee. Please contact us to discuss more. \nOn Saturday evening this year we would like to celebrate YOU!  \nWe are delighted to be growing our heritage craft skills community and so please bring along ANY craft you are working on / proud of/ something you have made in the past. We will have a sharing evening.  \nPlease bring your own lunch for both Saturday and Sunday.  \nThere is limited accommodation on site. There are 10 places available for guests to sleep in the communal Viking Longhall on this ticket. All bedding plus mattress must be brought with you if you select this option. This is for an additional £25 plus booking fee and can be selected when you purchase your main weekend ticket. There is also space for 5 campervans on this ticket which can be selected when you purchase your main weekend ticket at a cost of £20 plus booking fee per campervan.  \nOnce the options for staying in the Viking Longhall or having a campervan have run out at the ticket sales page there are no additional spaces. \nThere are options to pay in instalments via other tickets on our Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC Ticket Tailor box office. \nAny questions please email castlehillheritageskillscic@gmail.com
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-textile-weekend-experience/
LOCATION:The Ancient Technology Centre\, Damerham Road\, Cranborne\, Wimborne\, dorset\, BH21 5RP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafts,History
ORGANIZER;CN="Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC":MAILTO:castlehillheritageskillscic@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Woodlands Flower and Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/woodlands-flower-and-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Woodlands Village Hall\, Verwood Road\, Woodlands\, BH21 8LJ
CATEGORIES:Afternoon tea,Art,craft fair
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodlands Village Hall":MAILTO:woodlandsvillagehall@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Choral Evensong
DESCRIPTION: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 is a glass of wine to follow. All are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/choral-evensong-25/
LOCATION:st peters church
CATEGORIES:Classical Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Music at St Peter's":MAILTO:musicatstpeters@mail.com
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SUMMARY:Annual Fair & Fun Dog Show
DESCRIPTION: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 as Clothes\, Tombola\, Bric-A-Brac\, Plants\, Wine & Beer\, Home Made Cakes & Savouries\, Teas & Barbeque. Admission is by donations To Save The Children.
URL:https://www.theblackmorevale.co.uk/whats-on/annual-fair-fun-dog-show/
LOCATION:Upper Leigh Farm\, East Knoyle\, East Knoyle\, dorset\, SP3 6AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fete
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Quantrell":MAILTO:equantrell55@gmail.com
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