The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

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You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist to mark Passion Sunday on Sunday 22nd March at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Stopford’s ‘God so loved the world’, Caldara’s ‘Missa and Bruckner’s ‘Vexilla regis’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information […]

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You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong in Lent on Saturday 28th March at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Lotti’s ‘Crucifixus’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ and ‘Second Service’ by William Byrd and Elgar’s ‘Light out of darkness’. Admission is free and there is a glass of […]

Easter Saturday from 12 noon. Ducks away 12.30pm. A quacking great day out for all the family beside the lovely Allen River. Over £500 in prize money to be won | 6 races and a Grand Final | Bar, BBQ, Refreshments and Stalls. www.damerham.org

The perfect low-sensory environment for a calmer, quieter museum experience. During our quiet afternoon sessions, sounds, lights and interactive elements will be lowered or turned-off to create a low-sensory environment. These sessions are intended to support a range of visitors of all ages, including neurodiverse individuals, people with social, emotional, or mental health needs, those […]

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 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. […]

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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, […]

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 […]