Blackmore Vale Events

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Christmas Concert

Christmas is coming and once again the Ridgeway Singers & Band are preparing to bring their popular seasonal celebration to three locations around Dorset, with local songs, carols, toe-tapping tunes, stories and poetry – including some contributions from Cornwall this time. The group was formed twelve years ago for an Artsreach project, its mission to […]

An evening with JAMES PUREFOY – Custard Pies and Curtain Calls

North Cadbury Village Hall High St,, North Cadbury,, Yeovil

An evening with James Purefoy. Custard Pies and Curtain Calls - A gentle meander through the life of a Somerset actor. A great way to kick off your Christmas festivities. We are excited to announce we have an ‘audience with’ type evening with renowned Taunton born actor James Purefoy. During his varied career James has […]

Shaftesbury Emporium

Shaftesbury Town Hall

9am - 4.30pm both days. Lots of local crafters, selling unique creations. Supporting DSAA and Weldmar Hospice.

Guided Sound Meditation

St Andrew’s Church Greenhayes, Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

Join Vikki & Nic for a very special evening of Guided Sound Meditation at St. Andrew’s Church, Okeford Fitzpaine This event is inclusive and open to all, no prior meditation experience or religious affiliation is required. Come as you are and allow yourself to be fully present. A Guided Sound Meditation is a deeply immersive […]

Nine Lessons & Carols

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

You are warmly invited to our service of Nine Lessons & Carols. You can expect gorgeous choral settings, traditional readings and carols, descants and all the trimmings! All are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Choral Midnight Mass

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

You are warmly invited to our service of Choral Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. The setting is Charpentier's ‘Messe de minuit pour Noel’, which will be accompanied by instrumental ensemble. Other music in the service includes Will Todd’s lovely carol ‘My Lord is come’ and Morten Lauridsen’s exquisite setting of 'O magnum mysterium'. This service […]

New Year’s Eve Party

Pimperne Village Hall Newfield Rd, Pimperne

In aid of Weldmar Hospice. Live music with Joe, Raffle and one Bingo Flyer. Please bring a plate of food and your own drinks! Contact Jackie Vacher 07879 003567 or Julie 07867 844991.

Snowdrops At Springhead: Open Gardens February 2026

The Springhead Trust Mill Street, The Springhead Trust

Celebrate Snowdrops at Springhead. To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on the following days: Wednesday 11th February Thursday 12th February Friday 13th February Saturday 14th February Sunday 15th February There will be a pop-up cafe serving light refreshments. […]