The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

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 a feast of flavour, fun and community spirit in the heart of Shaftesbury. On Sunday 3rd May, the town’s historic streets will buzz with the sights, smells and sounds of the annual, Shaftesbury Food Festival now volunteer-run as a not-for-profit. Highlights include the iconic Gold Hill Cheese Race, live MasterChefs demos, a […]

Come and explore the lakeside gardens at Springhead. We will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Entry is free; donations towards the upkeep of the garden are welcome. Light refreshments will be available to purchase from our pop-up cafe in the historic Mill. Assisted wheelchair access. Dogs […]

Open rehearsal supporting Dorchester Town Council’s Informal Annual Town Meeting at Dorchester Corn Exchange Celebrating twinning between Dorset and Normandy. Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart. Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with Tudor and medieval dance […]

Early music concert Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart. Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments. Free concert with retiring collection. In conjunction […]

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. […]

Dance leads to dalliance and love—or a broken heart. Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as we whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments. Free concert with retiring collection. Celebrating twinning in Dorset and […]

An evening of a cappella songs mixed with ballads, instrumental tunes and up tempo sing alongs. Linde was described as "best folk singer of the Netherlands". Bar available (cash/card). For tickets (£12.50) contact Blair 01935 872420 or Jeff 01935 873247 or visit www.chetnolevillagehall.com. The Chetnole Inn (next door to the village hall) will be open […]

You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 10th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: William Harris’s ‘Holy is the true light’, Michael Haydn’s ‘Missa brevis in C’ and Gorecki’s ‘Totus tuus’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

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Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 16th May between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Natalie Burton (clarinet) and Rob Taylor (piano) perform the Copland ‘Clarinet Sonata’ and Finzi’s ‘Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano’. Admission is free. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org

Plant Sale in aid of The Valley Gardening Club Entrance Free Raffle • Refreshments

The church will resound to the glorious music of Handel, Bach and Mendelssohn in a concert of short choral pieces for choir with chamber orchestra. The choir will be joined by the outstanding young Soprano Sumei Bao-Smith as they run the gamut of emotions from the joyful, energetic vigour of Handel’s ‘Let God Arise’ to […]

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, […]

You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist for Pentecost on Sunday 24th May at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Tallis’s ‘O Lord give thy Holy Spirit’, Mozart’s ‘Missa brevis in F K.192’ and Grayston Ives’s ‘Listen sweet dove’. All are very welcome to this free service. More […]

Come & join us for a wonderful mix of Teas/ Plants/ Family fun/ Pre-loved/ Produce/ Crafts/ Live Music in a large Old Rectory garden. Free entry/parking & dogs welcome on leads.Help us raise funds for the constant repairs a Grade 2* church will always need. And a BIG THANK YOU for all you've helped us […]