Blackmore Vale Events

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Nuture & Nature at Chaldicotts Spring Fair

Chaldicott Barns Semley

An market celebrating everything to do with plants in a garden and wild setting. From plant nurseries to garden metalwork, books, garden gifts and expertise on garden design, tree surgery and ecology, Nuture & Nature is hosted by award-winning garden designer Robert Kennett as part of the Chaldcitt Barns Spring Fair on 27th April from […]

COME and SING, One-day Workshop and Evening Concert

Thornford Village Hall, Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne DT9 6QB

An enjoyable day of singing, along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from “Oklahoma” some Gilbert and Sullivan choruses and more! Under the musical direction of Alice Dicker, BMus(Hons) DipABRSM, and culminating in an Evening Concert, the cost […]

St George’s Day Fair

Fordington Green High Street, Fordington, Dorchester

Fun and games for all the family come rain or shine.Have a rummage through the bric-a-brac and book stalls, or treat yourself to delicious homemade preserves and cakes. Try your luck with the tombola or have some fun trying to hoop a duck. There will be Tudor dancers and performances from One Voice Choir, not […]

Choral Evensong

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since the death of Charles Villiers Stanford, includes his ‘Beati quorum via’, ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G’ and ‘The Lord is my shepherd’ along with […]

The Mill Singers Make Voice Choir

Shaftesbury Arts Centre 11-13 Bell Street, Shaftesbury

The Mill Singers are celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a concert at The Shaftesbury Arts Centre. Singing a variety of music from Sea Shanties, Hits from the musicals, popular music and more.

£12.50

Shared Reading Shaftesbury Library

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Shared Reading brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 18 April until June 27 1:45pm - 3:15pm. For more information: shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256. Free.

Mobility at the Museum

Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford, Somerset, United Kingdom

A host of leading UK mobility brands are scheduled to exhibit at a free event this May in Somerset. Nationwide providers of life-changing equipment for people with disabilities including Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), specialist bathing, beds, chairs, lifts, and wheelchairs, will gather for 2 days from Friday 10th – Saturday 11th May at Haynes Motor […]

Taste of West Dorset Market

Mapperton House Gardens & Wildlands, Mapperton

Discover the culinary treasures of West Dorset at Mapperton's vibrant “Taste of West Dorset Market” on 11 and 12 May 2024. Immerse yourself in a celebration of local flavours, where the region’s finest food and drink artisans come together to showcase their passion for quality and authenticity.

£5

Flower Festival

St Martin's Church Martinstown, Dorchester

A Flower Festival on the theme of Dorset Life is being held in St Martin's Church and the Churchyard over the weekend of 11th – 12th May. Proceeds will be shared between Dorset Poverty Action Group and Church funds. Refreshments will be served in the Village Hall, where parking is available. Free entry, donations in […]

Choral Concert

St Martin's Church Martinstown, Dorchester

St Martin's Church presents a concert, In Springtime, given by Parnham Voices directed by Stephen Tilton, on Saturday 11th May at 7 pm in the Church, Martinstown. Refreshments will be served. Donations at the door in aid of Dorset Poverty Action Group and Church funds. Free, donations welcome in aid of Dorset Poverty Action Group […]

Choral Eucharist

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 12th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, to mark Ascensiontide, includes: Croft ‘God is gone up’, Mozart ‘Missa brevis in D K.194’ and ‘Ubi caritas’ by Ole Gjeilo. All are very welcome to this free service and […]

Community policing drop-in surgery

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns.