What's On and Things To Do Around Dorchester

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

The New Hardy Players present a colourful and musical interpretation of Hardy’s romantic historical novel. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01305 267992. Dogs on leads welcome.

Members of the New Hardy Players read inspiring seasonal poetry by Thomas Hardy and other associated writers. Suggested donation to the New Hardy Players of 3. Booking Not Needed.

A free guided walk that explores Brownsea’s WW1 connections in this special centenary year. Take a tour around the island and discover it’s significance during WW1 with one of our expert volunteers. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Join us at Cogden, one mile east of Burton Bradstock, on the Jurassic Coast as we explore the meadows and discover the vibrant wildflowers, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies which call them home. Explore the meadows and discover the vibrant wildflowers, buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies which call them home.

Join us for a cruise along a stretch of Jurassic Coast, with a light commentary on all aspects of the coastline. Online bookings only via Stuart lines website. You have a choice of two circular trips: Lyme Regis heading east to West Bay and back - departing at 11am, returning at 1.30pm.

Join one of our experienced rangers and discover more about the creatures that make the Brownsea shoreline their home. Booking Essential. Phone: 01202 707744. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

A Community Market selling home made baked goods, bread, cakes and savoury bakes. Local honey and home made preserves and pickles, local free range eggs. Beautiful flowers, plants and in season, home grown vegetables. Plus a huge range of high quality hand made craft items perfect for that original gift.

Humphries Kirk is putting the finishing touches to its plans for its Top O’ Town Lunch Club on Wednesday June 20. The Lunch Club will take place at The Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester and guests are encouraged to arrive at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Pop-Up Opera return this summer with a sparkling new Mozart Double Bill: Der Schauspieldirektor & Bastien und Bastienne. Sit back and enjoy two delicious one-act comedies in which a pair of actresses battle it out to be the prima donna, and a pair of lovers tease and test their feelings for each other.

Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family.

Monday May 14th - Dawn Lawrence , a wildlife expert on endangered species will visit. Monday June 4th - John Willows - collecting postcards Monday July 2nd - James Feaver - Foraging for wild food.

This year’s annual flower festival will be held on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July both days 10 till 5pm. Theme this is All living Creatures. Tea, coffee and cake will be served throughout the day. At 7pm there will be animal themed entertainment in the church provided by our local amateur dramatic group.

Recently created modern garden with inspiration taken from all over the world. Described as a modern arcadia it follows traditions of the landscape movement, but for C21. Where sculpture has been placed, the planting palette has been kept simple, but dramatic, so that the work remains the star.

This unusual garden is tucked away without being isolated and has an atmosphere of extraordinary peace and tranquility. At no point do visitors perceive any idea of the whole, but have to discover, by degrees and at every turn, its element of surprise, its variety of features and its appreciation of space.

1 acre walled garden on S-facing slopes of Bride River Valley. Herbaceous borders, riverside rose walk, lavender beds and potager vegetable and cut flower gardens. Original Victorian glasshouses, one under renovation.

Mill Singers Male Voice Choir Concert raising funds for Home-Start West Dorset Saturday 30th June 2018 7.30pm - 9.45pm RETIRING COLLECTION IN AID OF HOME-START WEST DORSET - a local family support charity operating across Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

For more than 60 years master modeller Philip Warren has been painstakingly creating an armada of every Royal Navy warship afloat, in service or setting sail since the Second World War ... out of matchsticks and wooden matchboxes. The models are based on drawings, plans and photographs of the real ships.

Steep paths lead to beguiling 4 acres of natural woodland with many springs, streams, 2 pools one a natural swimming pool planted with native plants. Front garden with pleached crabtree border, topiary and soft planting incl tulips, peonies, roses and verbascums.

Once a farmyard now a delightful, tranquil garden set in 1½ acres. Island beds and borders are planted with shrubs, roses, masses of unusual perennials and choice annuals to give vibrancy and colour into the autumn.

3 acres of plant-packed sloping gardens, conceived, planted and looked after by owner. ’A feast of a garden at all times of the year’. Wild flower meadows and water. Herbaceous, underplanted shrubs and roses of all types and hues. Shady woodland garden and fine mature specimen trees.

Our garden is hidden away in a stunning West Dorset Valley surrounded by our small family estate. We started our landscaping adventure from scratch in 2011. Today the glorious purple, pink and white borders surround the house and lawn. Many varieties of geranium and other perennials, grasses, shrubs and a rockery.

Learn dances from England of the 15th to 19th centuries. Current period is Restoration, approx. 1660-1730. Taught by friendly historical dance specialist; no previous experience needed, nor partner, nor costume. Light loose clothes advised, and flexible low-heeled footwear. Good exercise, good music, good fun.

** BRIDPORT LEISURE CENTRE **. Thursday 12th July - 7.30pm Tickets £10.00 Available online www.psychicmediumnikkikitt.co.uk Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

Eco Arts Woodland Workshops at Core Creative Education CIC for Girls are designed to encourage young teenage women to pause from their busy everyday lives to reconnect with the outdoors, with nature & with themselves.

Neddy Green is Having its 2nd Annual event/open day. Free entry with optional overnight camping at a cost of £7. Fun for children, come and feed the goats and ponies and dance around to some lovely live music. Bar, and home made food on site. www.neddygreen.co.uk

Large, plantsmans garden with magnificent view to sea. Many rare and mature plants and shrubs in terraced, herbaceous, rock and water gardens. Woodland garden and walks in bluebell woods. Good autumn colouring. Wild flower meadow with 164 varieties incl orchids.

Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family.

Learn to dance and enjoy an afternoon tea and a glass of Prosecco Be entertained by Forever Dean Fantastic raffle prizes to be won All whilst raising funds for St Margaret’s Hospice

Pound Puppy are having a Bazaar at the Courtyard Centre, Lytchett Minster to help reduce our frighteningly large vet bill. There will be a table-top sale of bric-a-brac and collectables, a cake stall, book stall and a sale of good quality nearly new clothes.

6/7 acres of formal and informal gardens. Bog garden beside stream and series of ponds. Yew hedges and mature trees. Lime and crab apple walks, herbaceous borders, colourful rose and clematis arches, fernery and nuttery. Walled vegetable garden and orchard. Woodland and lakeside walks. Fine views.

What could be better after a drive out in the Dorset countryside than tea and cake? This event, courtesy of the Mackrell Charity, is where you can enjoy a traditional cream tea or indulge yourself with a slice of delicious home made cake.

Tapper Funeral Service is set to host an open day on Saturday, July 7 at its new private crematorium facility, Harbour View, in Lytchett Minster. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, giving guests the opportunity to view the unique new facilities in a relaxed setting.

Come and meet out birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War. Check the website for timings, dogs on leads are welcome.

Come and meet our birds of prey and learn about the famous falconers who became embroiled in the English Civil War. Bird display 10am - 5pm and two flying demonstrations each day, accompanied by exciting historical commentary. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

When Doctor John Dolittle of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals, news of his skills spreads far and wide. Along with his animal friends, he sets forth on a mission to heal illness, spread compassion and gain a greater understanding of the animal kingdom.

Illyria (equity) presents: Dr Dolittle; a funny, much-loved and exciting adventure, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment.

The ’Time Traveller’s Kitchen’ shows you culinary delights from the 17th century, using ingredients from Purbeck’s land, sea and sky. Check website for more details, dogs on leads are welcome.

The ’Time Traveller’s Kitchen’ demonstrates culinary delights from the Seventeenth Century, using ingredients from Purbeck’s land, sea and sky. Ingredients, recipes and techniques will be demonstrated by the castle’s very own sutler from a replica Civil War field kitchen.

When a young man named Frederick leaves the band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, hilarity ensues. Pack a picnic to enjoy from 6.30pm before the performance begins at 7pm. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children 17 and under to be accompanied by an adult.

When a young man named Frederick leaves the band of pirates he was raised by to find true love and respectability, hilarity ensues. Pack a picnic to enjoy before the performance, seating is not provided so bring a rug or seat to sit on. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Beautifully restored 5 acre garden. S-facing wall with 120ft herbaceous border edged by old brick path. Enclosed yew hedge flower garden. Wildflower meadow marked with mown paths and young plantation of mixed hardwoods. Well maintained walled Victorian kitchen garden with new picking flower section.

If you love handmade craft items then you will love our craft fairs. We have local ladies and gentlemen that spend their valuable time making some truly amazing pieces. We are excited to be introducing Upton to our lovely Craft Fairs and looks forward to many more at this location.

Milborne Port Village Hall are proud to present Jo Burt (Freddie Mercury, The Troggs & many more!) & the fabulous backing vocalists from his full band, Kathy & Antonia, in an atmospheric night of exhilarating acoustic music & rich harmonies; raising money to refurbish the hall foyer.

Calling all over-50s! Yeovil U3A folk dance group invites you to a free taster session: Wednesday 27 June, 2-4- pm, St Andrew’s Church Hall, Preston Grove, Yeovil. Gentle lively exercise: English country dances from Tudor to present day, led by friendly tutor. No partner needed nor previous experience.