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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 25th July at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rheinberger’s ‘Abendlied’, Rose’s ‘Preces & Responses’, Howell’s ‘Gloucester Service’ and Rutter’s anthem for choir, organ and clarinet ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation’. Admission is free and […]

Free

Mushroom Magic at Happy River: A family fungi growing lab

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

Family mushroom growing lab A fun and fascinating morning exploring the wonderful world of fungi and learning how to grow them! This is a great way to digitally detox, connect with nature and spend time as a family. Set in the heart of Wareham Forest, this hands-on workshop is all about getting creative, learning new […]

£15

Reiki infused sound bath and sauna: Reset for the weekend

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

Enjoy two hours of pure restoration. We are delighted to invite you to this beautiful offering at Happy River. Join Kate from Woodland Bear Reiki for two nourishing hours of deep relaxation and healing in the company of like-minded souls. The evening will include a mix of gentle guided meditation, Reiki & sound healing to […]

£35

Autumn Fair – Wimborne | Dorset Team

Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne

Join us for our Autumn Fair, a two-day celebration of independent makers, artists and creative small businesses. Organised by the Dorset Team. This event brings together a carefully curated mix of traders. You'll find a wide range of crafts at our events including jewellery, ceramics, art, illustration, homewares and gifts. Come down to support and […]

Celebrating Fungi: A morning foray through the forest

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

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 […]

£20

Rebellion and Protest Across Six Centuries

Digby Hall Hound Street, Sherborne

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 […]

Celebrating Fungi: An afternoon foray through the forest

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

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 […]

£20

October Makers Market – Wimborne | Dorset Team

Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne

Join us for the October Makers Market in Wimborne showcasing independent makers, artists and creatives from right across Dorset. Run by the Dorset Team, you will find high quality stalls set across two rooms of the Allendale Centre with over 60 stalls in total. Expect a carefully curated mix of crafts and stalls with something […]

Explore the forest fungi: A discovery walk in the woods

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

Step into the woods and uncover the hidden world beneath your feet 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 fungi that emerge as the seasons change. Along the way, you’ll hear […]

£20

Reiki infused sound bath and sauna: Reset for the weekend

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

Enjoy two hours of pure restoration. We are delighted to invite you to this beautiful offering at Happy River. Join Kate from Woodland Bear Reiki for two nourishing hours of deep relaxation and healing in the company of like-minded souls. The evening will include a mix of gentle guided meditation, Reiki & sound healing to […]

£35

Explore the forest fungi: A discovery walk in the woods

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

Step into the woods and uncover the hidden world beneath your feet 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 fungi that emerge as the seasons change. Along the way, you’ll hear […]

£20