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Shaftesbury Library Earth Day craft for children. Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away. Saturday 20 April 11:00am – 12 midday Suitable for children up to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential via Eventbrite or contact the library. For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.org.uk or […]
Dogs, Dancing and Donuts at Horserenity’s Easter Fete and Dog Show Smiles and Silliness will be the order of the day at Horserenity’s Dog Show and Easter Fete. Local not-for-profit Horserenity will be opening the gates, at Kites Farm, Blandford Forum on Saturday 6th April to raise funds to support its community mission to support […]
Dog’s Trust Easter Holiday Fun!Shaftesbury LibraryMonday 8th April11.00am to 12 noon.Do you want to be a dog’s best friend?Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy!This workshop is for children aged 7-11 with an accompanying adult and includes fun […]
Children’s fire safety event with the DWFR.Fire safety story, dress up in a fire kit, enjoy colouring and craft activities. Booking via Eventbrite is essential as spaces are limited.Shaftesbury LibraryThursday 11 April11:00am – 12:00pmSuitable for children aged4 to 8 years. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.For more information:shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk01747 852 256
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th April at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Harris ‘Holy is the true light’, Gabrielli ‘Missa brevis in F’ and ‘Ave regina caelorum’ by Samuel Wesley. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments […]
“Britain’s fiddling supergroup” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 The Feast of Fiddles set out on their Spring Tour once again in 2024 following a very successful return to the road post pandemic restrictions. Born in Nettlebed on Valentine’s Day 1994 as a one-off special concert, Feast of Fiddles has done 28 spring tours, 26 […]
PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns.
Community policing drop-in surgery.Thursday 18th April10.00am to 11.00amPCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns.For more information please call 01747 852256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No need to read ahead. The new fortnightly series of Shared Reading begins on Thursday 18 April until June 27 between 1:45pm – 3:15pm. For more […]
Shaftesbury LibraryEarth Day craft for children.Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away.Saturday 20 April11:00am – 12 middaySuitable for children up to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Booking essential via Eventbrite or contact the library.For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil or call 01747 852256
Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 20th April between 12.30 and 1pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Dorchester-based baritone, Stefan Oakes, accompanied by pianist, Peter Oakes, will perform a programme of operatic arias. Enjoy a wonderful half hour of music with us in the midst of your busy Saturday. Admission is free […]
Join us for an exciting race night to raise funds for Matt’s Respite Retreats who provide much needed breaks to cancer patients. 50% of all bets placed will be up for grabs. There will be a bar and raffle. Some great prizes up for grabs. Tickets available from Capelli Hairdressers at 15 High Street or […]
School ReadersShaftesbury LibraryTuesday 23 April10.00am to 12 middayDo you love books? Enjoy working withchildren? You could become a School Readersvolunteer! Find out what it involves and inspire the next generation of readers.For more information email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01747 852 256
An market celebrating everything to do with plants in a garden and wild setting. From plant nurseries to garden metalwork, books, garden gifts and expertise on garden design, tree surgery and ecology, Nuture & Nature is hosted by award-winning garden designer Robert Kennett as part of the Chaldcitt Barns Spring Fair on 27th April from […]
An enjoyable day of singing, along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from “Oklahoma” some Gilbert and Sullivan choruses and more! Under the musical direction of Alice Dicker, BMus(Hons) DipABRSM, and culminating in an Evening Concert, the cost […]
Fun and games for all the family come rain or shine.Have a rummage through the bric-a-brac and book stalls, or treat yourself to delicious homemade preserves and cakes. Try your luck with the tombola or have some fun trying to hoop a duck. There will be Tudor dancers and performances from One Voice Choir, not […]