Get ready to enjoy a brilliant celebration of film, creativity and storytelling at The Powell Theatre, Sherborne. From exciting new voices to inspiring cinematic experiences, the festival offers something for every film lover. The Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles is delighted to support this fantastic event, bringing our community together through culture, creativity and a […]

The Choral £6 | Bar and snacks. Information: www.sixpennyhandleyvillagehall.org

Gillingham Handmade host their craft fair, with 17 stalls by local crafts people and artists. 10am-5pm both days. Free entry.

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Every year, fungi enthusiasts come together to enjoy the many wonders of the hidden world beneath your feet. Join Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, on this fascinating guided mushroom walk through the forest at Happy River. Together, we’ll wander the woodland trails, slowing down to explore the forest floor and discover the incredible variety of […]

BALH / SDNQ Sherborne Conference at Digby Hall, Hound Lane, Sherborne on 17 October 2026. A one-day conference, in association with SDNQ (Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries), exploring how rebellion, protest and popular resistance have shaped communities, identities and historical memory across six centuries. From medieval revolt to twentieth-century industrial action, the programme brings […]

Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 17th October between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. In a change to the published programme, former Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral David Davies is the soloist in an organ recital. Admission is free. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Every year, fungi enthusiasts come together to enjoy the many wonders of the hidden world beneath your feet. Join Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, on this fascinating guided mushroom walk through the forest at Happy River. Together, we’ll wander the woodland trails, slowing down to explore the forest floor and discover the incredible variety of […]

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 is a country’, Palestrina’s ‘Missa brevis’ and Ole Gjeilo’s ‘Ubi caritas’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

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 a large, fascinating and rare ichthyosaur recently found on the Jurassic Coast. Includes short film and VR experience. Free to those with a £5 annual museum pass. www.bridportmuseum.co.uk

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 & Responses’, Dyson’s ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’ and Bob Chilcott’s ‘Te lucis ante terminum’. The service is free to attend and is followed […]