Blackmore Vale Events

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Dances and Dalliance

St Aldhelms Church Centre Weymouth,

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 […]

Seaside Scramble 2026 – Dorset Charity 5K Obstacle Run

Baiter Park Poole, Dorset

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. […]

Dances and Dalliance

Broadmayne Village Hall Broadmayne

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 […]

Linde Nijland & Bert Ridderbos

Chetnole Village Hall Chetnole, Sherborne

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 […]

Choral Eucharist

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

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

Rally for a Cause in aid of MND Association

Sherborne Tennis Club The Terrace Playing Fields, Sherborne

Sherborne Tennis Club is holding a 24 hour Tennisathon with many fun things to do and see and eat! All funds raised will go to support the MND Association. If you want to take part in the Tennisathon please email mnd@sherbornetennis.com

People in the Park

Queen Elizabeth Gardens Cranebridge Road, Salisbury

Free entry.

Free Lunchtime Concert

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

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

The Pamela Hambro Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland.

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

Occasional Singers Concert

St Mary's Church (Dorchester) Edward Road, Dorchester

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 […]

Sydling St. Nicholas Open Gardens

Sydling St Nicholas Village Hall Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester

Sydling Open Gardens from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday 24th and Bank Holiday Monday 25th May. Tickets on sale at the Village Hall from 1.30 pm - only £6 to cover both days, accompanied under 16s free. Tea, delicious cakes and lovely plants on sale in the Village Hall all afternoon - cash or card […]

Forage, Feast & formulas: A functional Fungi one day workshop

Happy River Alpha Farm, Bere Road, Wareham

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, […]