Events around Dorchester
15 events within about 15 miles in the next 4 weeks
Results 1 - 15 : sorted by date
15 events within about 15 miles in the next 4 weeks
Results 1 - 15 : sorted by date
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Drawing:The Visual Expression of Thought
Exhibition curated by David Brooke bringing together 16 artists from the West Country who use drawing in their artistic practice. The exhibition brings together both finished drawings and sketchbooks to show how artists develop their ideas from concept to finished artwork. Participating artists: Bob Ballard, Marie Blake, David Brooke, Elaine Dixon, Jo Dixon, Gerry Dudgeon, John Hurford, Julia.. more
Exhibition curated by David Brooke bringing together 16 artists from the West Country who use drawing in their artistic practice. The exhibition brings together both finished drawings and sketchbooks to show how artists develop their ideas from concept to finished artwork. Participating artists: Bob Ballard, Marie Blake, David Brooke, Elaine Dixon, Jo Dixon, Gerry Dudgeon, John Hurford, Julia.. more
Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NR
Today to Sat 11 Feb, Tue 14 Feb to Sat 18 Feb.
SF Ball 18
Having enjoyed her first experience of SFB Events hospitality,Torri Higginson best known for her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in Stargate Atlantis is returning! Once again she is gracing the stage at SFB’s Bournemouth convention, SF Ball 18, where we know she will entertain and enchant all the attendees with her wit, humour and insider knowledge of TV and film. Aslo other guests from.. more
Having enjoyed her first experience of SFB Events hospitality,Torri Higginson best known for her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in Stargate Atlantis is returning! Once again she is gracing the stage at SFB’s Bournemouth convention, SF Ball 18, where we know she will entertain and enchant all the attendees with her wit, humour and insider knowledge of TV and film. Aslo other guests from.. more
Carrington House Hotel, Knyverton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
Friday 10 Feb 2012 to Sunday 12 Feb 2012
Castle Quests
A National Trust Event: From Rotten Rascals to Fabulous Feasts, look out for the shields to find out the facts. Go on a quest around the castle and then claim your special badge. Fun for all the family!. Children are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult. Dogs on leads welcome Contact:Lawrence Roots 01929 481294 more
A National Trust Event: From Rotten Rascals to Fabulous Feasts, look out for the shields to find out the facts. Go on a quest around the castle and then claim your special badge. Fun for all the family!. Children are welcome accompanied by a responsible adult. Dogs on leads welcome Contact:Lawrence Roots 01929 481294 more
Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham Dorset BH20 5EZ
Saturday 11 Feb 2012 to Sunday 19 Feb 2012
Road for the Future: Artist’s Talk
Adam Chodzko’s talk, illustrated with slides and film clips, will be about the new work he is making in response to Powerstock Common. Adam Chodzko’s art explores the interactions and possibilities of human behaviour. For this work at Powerstock, he is interested in the ‘specificity’ of the Common. ‘It is precisely nowhere else in the world. It is just here. Now. But it exists in its.. more
Adam Chodzko’s talk, illustrated with slides and film clips, will be about the new work he is making in response to Powerstock Common. Adam Chodzko’s art explores the interactions and possibilities of human behaviour. For this work at Powerstock, he is interested in the ‘specificity’ of the Common. ‘It is precisely nowhere else in the world. It is just here. Now. But it exists in its.. more
Powerstock Hut, Powerstock, Bridport Dorset DT6 3TB
Sunday 12 Feb 2012
MONKEY WORLD - Kids For A Quid - February Half Term 2012
Join the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ this half term and experience a fascinating, fun day out at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre. From Monday 13th – Sunday 19th February children under 16 who bring a towel or blanket for the primates may enter the park for just £1 each when accompanied by a full paying adult (adult entry is £11). We do not accept crocheted or stuffed blankets/duvets as they.. more
Join the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ this half term and experience a fascinating, fun day out at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre. From Monday 13th – Sunday 19th February children under 16 who bring a towel or blanket for the primates may enter the park for just £1 each when accompanied by a full paying adult (adult entry is £11). We do not accept crocheted or stuffed blankets/duvets as they.. more
Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH
Monday 13 Feb 2012 to Sunday 19 Feb 2012
Dino Day: The Jurassic Years!
Join us for a gigantic day of fun at Portland Museum this half term where we shall be letting loose the dinosaurs that look in the museum! Come and see the giant ammonites and the newly discovered Portland Turtle, touch the bones of a Plesiosaur and handle ancient fossilised wood! Take a Jurassic Coast Family Walk with the Portland Ranger at 11.30am and 2.30pm! We also have the opportunity for.. more
Join us for a gigantic day of fun at Portland Museum this half term where we shall be letting loose the dinosaurs that look in the museum! Come and see the giant ammonites and the newly discovered Portland Turtle, touch the bones of a Plesiosaur and handle ancient fossilised wood! Take a Jurassic Coast Family Walk with the Portland Ranger at 11.30am and 2.30pm! We also have the opportunity for.. more
217 Wakeham Dorset, Portland DT5 1HS
Wednesday 15 Feb 2012
Shrek1 (U) (Flixs in the Sticks)
In this fully computer-animated fantasy from the creators of Antz, we follow the travails of Shrek (Mike Myers), a green ogre who enjoys a life of solitude. Living in a far away swamp, he is suddenly invaded by a hoard of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and Three Blind Mice, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad (John.. more
In this fully computer-animated fantasy from the creators of Antz, we follow the travails of Shrek (Mike Myers), a green ogre who enjoys a life of solitude. Living in a far away swamp, he is suddenly invaded by a hoard of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf, the Three Little Pigs, and Three Blind Mice, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad (John.. more
Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew, Nr Blandford Dorset DT11 0JX
Thursday 16 Feb 2012
Black Swan (15) (Flixs in the Sticks)
‘Black Swan’ is a psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, with Actress Natalie Portman playing the role of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company. She is competing against a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), to play the parts of both Odette and Odile, the rival swans in Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with.. more
‘Black Swan’ is a psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, with Actress Natalie Portman playing the role of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company. She is competing against a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), to play the parts of both Odette and Odile, the rival swans in Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with.. more
Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew, Nr Blandford Dorset DT11 0JX
Friday 17 Feb 2012
Meet Scary Bones the Skeleton and author/creator Ron Dawson in Dorchester
Dorset’s own popular children’s folk hero, Scary Bones the Skeleton, is coming to the Waterstone’s Bookshop in Dorchester for a fifth time! Accompanied by his author and creator Ron Dawson and other characters from the series, he will be meeting fans and signing books from 10.30am until 2.00pm. Take a photograph with Scary Bones and Ron. The stories are for reading to children.. more
Dorset’s own popular children’s folk hero, Scary Bones the Skeleton, is coming to the Waterstone’s Bookshop in Dorchester for a fifth time! Accompanied by his author and creator Ron Dawson and other characters from the series, he will be meeting fans and signing books from 10.30am until 2.00pm. Take a photograph with Scary Bones and Ron. The stories are for reading to children.. more
Waterstones Bookshop, 45-46 South St, Dorchester Dorset DT1 1DQ
Saturday 18 Feb 2012
Vinyl Saturday Record & CD Fair Bridport West Dorset DT6
AN ESSENTIAL DAY FOR COLLECTORS OF ROCK, POP, FOLK, BLUES, JAZZ & CLASSICAL MUSIC with a Record and CD Fair across 2 venues at The Con Club 8 North St Bridport & The Ropemakers Pub West Street Bridport plus many shops and market stalls throughout the town also offering records and cds for sale. more
AN ESSENTIAL DAY FOR COLLECTORS OF ROCK, POP, FOLK, BLUES, JAZZ & CLASSICAL MUSIC with a Record and CD Fair across 2 venues at The Con Club 8 North St Bridport & The Ropemakers Pub West Street Bridport plus many shops and market stalls throughout the town also offering records and cds for sale. more
The Con Club North St & The Ropemakers Pub West St, Town Centre shops & Saturday Market Dorset DT6 3JQ
Saturday 18 Feb 2012
The Secret Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Ongoing reclamation of neglected woodland garden. Vegetables and courtyard garden. New plantings from modern day plant hunters. Mature trees, bamboo, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, camellias, other choice shrubs with a stream on all sides crossed by bridges. Snowdrops and winter beauty, 1st winter opening. Stout shoes recommended. Open:Sats 25 Feb; 12 May, Sun 13 May (1.30-4.30). more
Ongoing reclamation of neglected woodland garden. Vegetables and courtyard garden. New plantings from modern day plant hunters. Mature trees, bamboo, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, camellias, other choice shrubs with a stream on all sides crossed by bridges. Snowdrops and winter beauty, 1st winter opening. Stout shoes recommended. Open:Sats 25 Feb; 12 May, Sun 13 May (1.30-4.30). more
The Secret Garden, Hilfield Dorset DT2 7BE
Saturday 25 Feb 2012
Langebride House - Open Garden for NGS
Substantial old rectory garden with many designs for easier management. 200-yr-old beech trees, pleached limes, yew hedges, extensive collections of spring bulbs, herbaceous plants, flowering trees, shrubs and alpines. Open:Suns 26 Feb; 4 Mar (2-4.30); 11 Mar (12-4.30). more
Substantial old rectory garden with many designs for easier management. 200-yr-old beech trees, pleached limes, yew hedges, extensive collections of spring bulbs, herbaceous plants, flowering trees, shrubs and alpines. Open:Suns 26 Feb; 4 Mar (2-4.30); 11 Mar (12-4.30). more
Langebride House, Long Bredy Dorset DT2 9HU
Sunday 26 Feb 2012, Sun 4 Mar.
The Bee Shack Cafe
The Bee Shack, the wonderfully rustic little café at Honeybuns in Holwell, is open 11am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month from March to December. Welcoming and cosy, this child friendly cafe has a wonderful selection of Honeybuns cakes available (mostly gluten free), as well as an excellent selection of lunches using local foods. You can also buy cakes to take away. There is a nature.. more
The Bee Shack, the wonderfully rustic little café at Honeybuns in Holwell, is open 11am to 4pm on the first Saturday of each month from March to December. Welcoming and cosy, this child friendly cafe has a wonderful selection of Honeybuns cakes available (mostly gluten free), as well as an excellent selection of lunches using local foods. You can also buy cakes to take away. There is a nature.. more
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell, Sherborne Dorset DT9 5LJ
Saturday 3 Mar 2012, Sat 7 Apr.
’Three Days Late’ Ceilidh
Ceilidh Dance with Chris Toyne and caller Eileen Nightingale. Bring and Share (finger food) Supper. Soft drinks provided, bring your own wine/beer. On street parking or nearby free car park. more
Ceilidh Dance with Chris Toyne and caller Eileen Nightingale. Bring and Share (finger food) Supper. Soft drinks provided, bring your own wine/beer. On street parking or nearby free car park. more
Church House (St Mary’s) Hall, South Street, Bridport Dorset DT6 3NW
Saturday 3 Mar 2012
Q - Open Garden for NGS
A town garden for all seasons where every inch counts. Themed rooms transport you from hustle and bustle of town life. Garden reflects the owners many interests, featuring spring bulbs, 100+ clematis, water, gravel and quiet reflective sitting areas. More seating for 2012. Open:Suns 4, 18 Mar (2-4.30); 1, 15 Apr; 6 May (2-5). more
A town garden for all seasons where every inch counts. Themed rooms transport you from hustle and bustle of town life. Garden reflects the owners many interests, featuring spring bulbs, 100+ clematis, water, gravel and quiet reflective sitting areas. More seating for 2012. Open:Suns 4, 18 Mar (2-4.30); 1, 15 Apr; 6 May (2-5). more
Q, Dorchester Dorset DT1 2NH
Sunday 4 Mar 2012, Sun 18 Mar.
