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Music at St Peter’s present ‘Mozart by Candlelight’ on Friday 20th February at 7pm. This is an opportunity to enjoy performances of two of Mozart’s best-loved works of chamber music in the evocative, candlelit setting of St Peter’s Church Dorchester (DT1 1XA). The programme, which lasts just over an hour and is presented without interval, […]
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 Saturday 21st February 2026 There will be a pop-up cafe serving light refreshments. Assisted wheelchair access. Dogs on leads are welcome. For further information: email info@springheadtrust.org.uk; telephone […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 22nd February at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’, Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest Lord’ and Messiaen’s iconic motet ‘O sacrum convivium’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
The Dorchester-based Dorset Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present its first ever concert in Sherborne, on Sunday 22nd February at 3.00pm, in the Gransden Hall at Sherborne Girls School. It will feature an elegant programme of music from the classical and twentieth century repertoire. It opens with Schubert’s sparkling Symphony No. 5, a youthful and […]
Join us for our February Makers Market, a curated event bringing together independent makers, artists and small businesses from Dorset and the surrounding areas. Organised by the Dorset Team, our events focus on quality and creativity and bringing together a range of different crafts all under one roof! You’ll find a carefully selected mix of […]
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28th February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Eriks Esenvalds’s ‘O salutaris hostia’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Morley, Leighton’s ‘Second Service’ and Brahms’s ‘How lovely are thy dwellings’. Admission is free and there is a glass […]
Entrance free, everybody welcome. 'Gardening in a time of Climate Change' - A talk by Ian Tribe. Raffle & refreshments.
Raffle & refreshments. Entrance 50p, children free.
Easter Saturday from 12 noon. Ducks away 12.30pm. A quacking great day out for all the family beside the lovely Allen River. Over £500 in prize money to be won | 6 races and a Grand Final | Bar, BBQ, Refreshments and Stalls. www.damerham.org
Our Spring Fair celebrates independent makers, artists and small business and brings together a wide range of creative stalls. Curated and organised by the Dorset Team, our Spring Fair is a great opportunity to shop small and local and discover new makers. Event Details: Dorset Team Spring Fair Allendale Centre - Wimborne Saturday 2nd May […]
Get ready for an unforgettable coastal challenge at the Seaside Scramble 2026, a 5km charity obstacle course run set against the stunning Dorset seaside. Perfect for runners, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts, this fun and inclusive event combines running with a series of exciting obstacles designed to test your teamwork, determination, and sense of adventure. […]
Join us for an immersive day exploring the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. You’ll be welcomed with a nourishing lion’s mane cacao or coffee before diving into the history, folklore and science behind these powerful fungi, and their growing role in modern wellbeing. Led by Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, you’ll learn about native species, […]
