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Fiver Fest

Sherborne Town Sherborne

Loads of fabulous deals for a fiver across multiple business in Sherborne!

EG Coles Open Day

EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

Free

EG Coles Open Day

EG Coles & Son Station Yard, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury

We’re delighted to be throwing open our doors on 27 September for our 2023 Open Day, and showcasing everything that we do here at EG Coles.

Free

Community Policing Drop In Surgery

Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

Community Policing Drop In Surgery. PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer Crime Prevention advice and leaflets and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library 5 October 10:00am - 11:00am. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852 256 or email shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

Free

Community Resilience Day

wincanton race course old hill, wincanton

Free event aimed at Parish and Town Councils and anyone interested in helping their communities to be prepared for emergencies. Learn to become a stronger, more resilient Somerset Celebrating Somerset's Community Emergency Volunteers, with workshops, presentations and equipment demos. 5 October 2023 10am - 4pm Free event - Lunch Provided Tickets available through Eventbrite. Winners […]

Free

The Big Stur Welcome

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

This fabulous new community event hosted by The Exchange provides an opportunity for newcomers to the area to come along and meet representatives from over 20 local groups and organisations. This free event will be of interest to everyone as it highlights the rich variety of activities which take place in Sturminster Newton.

Free

Careers and Coffee – Apprenticeships 2.0

The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton

Did you know there are 600 different apprenticeship pathways? With the changing economic landscape, more people are now turning to apprenticeships as their pathway to work. Enjoy a free coffee in the informal setting of our community venues and gain vital, up to-date information on the employment and apprenticeship landscape in Dorset. Our expert, Joanne […]

Free

Christmas library gets lively

Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

Join us at the library for a special wintery story and craft session. Suitable for ages 3+. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Sturminster Newton’s first Menopause Café

Thyme after Time Cafe Unit 6, Spire Hill Business Park, Thornhill Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

Join us for an informal gathering at the very first Menopause Café in Stur! A safe space to share experiences and increase awareness of the impact of menopause. Come along for a cuppa and a chat! Open to all ages and genders so all welcome. No agenda but lots of community spirit! This event is […]

Free

Short Story Writing Competition

Shaftesbury

What are you up to this week? How about writing a 500-word story for a Short Story Writing Competition? The theme is the murder of King Edward the Martyr, which took place at Corfe Castle back in 978AD – Dorset in the Dark Ages. Who saw it happen? Whose lives were touched? What happened to […]

Free

Love your aquarium? Visit the Oceanarium this May half term!

Oceanarium Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth

Looking for somewhere to visit with the family, this May half term? Visit the Oceanarium and take an awe-inspiring underwater voyage, above and below the waves! The Oceanarium is a proud member of BIAZA and this May half term, they will be supporting BIAZA’s ‘Love Your Aquarium’ campaign! Watch the waters come alive with regular […]

Health Promotion Evening

Wincanton Memorial Hall High Street, Wincanton, Somerset

Wincanton is having a Health Promotion Evening on Wednesday 11th September from 17:30-19:30 at Wincanton Memorial Hall. Wincanton Health Centre has organised this event and Dr Campbell Murdoch a GP from Wincanton Health Centre is presenting what is metabolic health and how to improve it from 18:00. There is a raffle and refreshments available, where […]

Free