Blackmore Vale Events

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Dorset button making

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Drop in and enjoy a free demonstration andtalk by Anna McDowell on this heritage craftusing contemporary materials and designs.

Free Lunchtime Concert

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

On Saturday 17th February between 12.30pm and 1.00pm, there is a free lunchtime concert at St Peter's Church, Dorchester. The soloist this month is Sam Hanson, who will perform a recital of fantastic organ music. This is a free event to which all are welcome!

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. FREE.

Have your say transport

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Dorset needs a new plan fit for the 21st century. Dorset Council and BCP Council want to know what you think are the key opportunities and issues to help develop a new plan for travelling easily around the county, whilst protecting its special landscape. Your views are really important to us, join us at our […]

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 24th February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest, Lord’, Richard Seal’s ‘Preces & Responses’, Buxtehude’s ‘Magnificat’ and Amy Beach’s ‘Nunc Dimittis’ and ‘Like as the hart’ by Herbert Howells. Do join us for this […]

Sherborne Science Cafe: The Quest for the PandoraSherborne Science Cafe

Digby Memorial Church Hall Digby Road, Sherborne, Dorset

All are welcome to come to our meetings where we also have a well-stocked bar. Our audience always ask interesting questions and so any one can come along to learn about science in a friendly atmosphere. The reports of our meetings since 2006 can be found on our website which is  on the poster.

‘Come and Sing’ Choral Workshop-Carmina Burana-Carl Orff

Upton Community Centre Poole Road, Upton

Come and join The Quayside Choir for an exciting and inspiring day of singing at Upton Community Centre. The Workshop will be led by Simon Earl, Director of Music, Organist & Master of the Choristers at Christchurch Priory, Dorset. Simon is a highly experienced Choral Director and organist – he is the founder of the […]

The University of the 3rd Age

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

The University of the 3rd Age.Retired? Make the most of life and join the U3A. Come and discover what it’s all about.For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call01747 852256

Reading the Land with Tim Laycock.

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Reading the land!Tim Laycock returns to Shaftesbury Library with traditional children's tales and story-songs from the British Isles for all the family. Come along, join in and find out!Booking essential via Ticket Source.Saturday 16 March Shaftesbury LibrarySession one 10:30am - 11:15amSession two 11:45am - 12:30pmFor more information, please call 01747 852 256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.ukSession […]

Reading the land

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Tim Laycock returns to Shaftesbury Library with traditional children's tales and story-songs from the British Isles for all the family. Come along, join in and find out! Booking essential via Ticket Source.

Lunchtime Concert in Lent – Pergolesi ‘Stabat Mater’

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

Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 16th March between 12.30 and 1pm for our lunchtime concert in Lent, when we offer a performance of Pergolesi’s ‘Stabat Mater’. This plaintive choral masterpiece will be sung by vocal consort. Spend a truly restful and reflective half an hour with us in the midst of […]

Choral Eucharist for Passion Sunday

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

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Passion Sunday 17th March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in C, K.259’, J.S. Bach’s ‘O große Lieb’ and ‘An Irish Blessing’ by Philip Stopford. All are very welcome to this free service and for […]