An exhibition in partnership with Kushti Bok and Dorset History Centre exploring where and how Dorset-based Gypsies and Travellers have lived in the past, what “home” means to these communities, […]
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Home: Gypsy and Traveller lives in Dorset
An exhibition in partnership with Kushti Bok and Dorset History Centre exploring where and how Dorset-based Gypsies and Travellers have lived in the past, what “home” means to these communities, […]
Liz Wright – Landscape Painter
Influenced by Florentine Renaissance artists such as Bruegel, Giotto and Botticelli, Liz paints in styles that are part realism and what she identifies as a 'hyper-reality'. Her vibrant landscape paintings […]
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4 events,
Photography and Digital Art Exhibition
KALEIDOSCOPE Kaleidoscope celebrates the beauty of pattern through the lens of nature. Inspired by the Greek origins of the word—meaning beauty, form, and observation—our work explores the geometric language […]
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ANOTHER GOODBYE A PERFORMANCE AND CONVERSATION ABOUT LOVE, LOSS AND SAYING GOOD-BYE “We don’t know whether this will be the last time we’ll see each other…” When Adie Mueller’s mum […]
£14 – £16
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NOT TOO SERIOUS AND YOU MIGHT JUST LEARN AN INTERESTING FACT WITH WHICH TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS!! MAX 6 PER TEAM. ALL WELCOME, IF YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN WE […]
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Coastal Comedy provides a brilliant line-up of UK stand-up talent. Headlining is Stephen K Amos, the award-winning comedian, actor and writer known for his warm, sharp observational comedy. A familiar […]
£21.40
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Kingston Prepares for its Inaugural Food Festival Saturday 3 October 2026, 1pm–5pm £2 admission for adults | Children under 12 free | Free parking The villagers of Kingston have gathered […]
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Wimborne personal stylist Rebecca Rose is hosting The Autumn Edit at Deans Court on Thursday 8 October, joined by special guest Sarah Coonan, who will share insights from her career with Liberty […]
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Milton Abbey School OPEN MORNING Saturday 10 October | 10:00am Join us for our Open Morning on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 10:00am and experience what makes Milton Abbey so […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 10th October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Stanford’s ‘Beati quorum via’, Natalie […]
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Home: Gypsy and Traveller lives in Dorset
Mere Literary Festival
The festival returns for its 29th year with fascinating authors, performance, workshops plus free events for children. Once again it will be raising money for good causes across the Blackmore […]
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What does it take to grow great food while working with nature? Come along to Fifehead Magdalen Village Hall for an evening with award winning Primrose Organics, a local family […]
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Martin Stewart will present “8 Generations, One Passion”, telling the story of the Stewart family business, which has been growing plants since 1742. The talk will explore how Martin’s father, […]
£2 – £4
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 18th October at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Parry’s ‘My soul there […]
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Join Simon Parker as he cycles through the 15 beautiful, treasured, but also threatened national parks of the United Kingdom. National parks offer escape within our busy isle, but their […]
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You are invited to join our coffee, cake and companionship morning on 21st October 2026 between 10 - 12midday. Come and meet the residents and staff, and make new friends, […] |
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Bridport’s Sea Dragon – Unexpected Survivor
From Saturday 24 October at 10am to 17 April 2017 (not Xmas/January). Bridport Museum has an exhibition "Bridport's Sea Dragon - Unexpected Survivor" about an unusual ichthyosaur recently found on the Jurassic Coast. […]
Halloween Trail at Minterne Gardens
Bats, cobwebs and pumpkins galore! Join us for a spooky adventure in the gardens. Explore the grounds and discover the hidden Halloween characters. Halloween costumes a must! Daily from Saturday […]
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Dates: Saturday 24 October – Friday 20 November Venue: Olive & Wilde Studios, 28 South Street, Dorchester DT1 1BY Times: Launch party Sat 24 Oct, 11am–5pm, then Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 24th October at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Biebl’s ‘Ave Maria’, Reading’s ‘Preces […]
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Get ready to Sing, Dance, Rhyme, Repeat with Once Upon a Rhyme, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! Join some of your favourite […]
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Home: Gypsy and Traveller lives in Dorset
Bridport’s Sea Dragon – Unexpected Survivor
Halloween Trail at Minterne Gardens
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Everything that the sea washes ashore has a story to tell. What is it? Where has it come from? How did it get here? Join us at Kimmeridge for a […]
£4.00
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Caroline Ireland – Vibrant Pastels
Caroline Ireland is largely self-taught as an artist, who has painted and drawn all her life. She trained and worked as an archaeologist in the 1970s and 80s, and, after […]
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Thursday, 29th October. 6pm St John’s Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6NH Booking: cherubimtrust.org/events Cherubim Chamber Strings (leader Andrew Taheny) Celebrity guest conductor Trevor Pinnock CBE Haydn Cello Concerto with […]
£25
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Soul Legends The Stylistics Return To The UK For 22-Date Tour Featuring Original Members
*Philadelphia soul pioneers behind string of hits including “You Make Me Feel Brand New” and “Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)” to return to the UK this autumn with […]
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Join us on Saturday 31st October for a spooktacular day of outdoor adventure and Halloween fun at Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Centre! Take on a fantastic range of exciting instructor-led activities […]
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All Hallows’ Eve at Primrose - The Turning of the Year Saturday 31 October · 10am - 4pm Primrose Organic Produce, Lymburghs Farm, near Marnhull, Dorset DT10 1HN Free entry […]
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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 1st November at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. In this special service, the setting is Bob […]
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