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Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light
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- Old Forge Fossil Shop Fossil Walks
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23rd February 2014
The Savills Countryside Alliance Point to Point. Badbury Rings, near
Wimborne, Dorset. Sunday 23 February 2014
An amazing 201 runners are confirmed for The Savills Countryside Alliance Point
to Point this Sunday, 23rd February, at Badbury Rings, near Wimborne, Dorset,
which is double the number of entries received in 2013. The entries include many
top class horses, for example, Sir Alex Ferguson’s What a Friend, who is entered
in the first race, ran in the 2011 and 2013 Grand Nationals and 2011 and 2012
Gold Cups (2011 came 4th behind Long Run). Byerley Bear, who is entered in the
Aga ladies race, is the leading horse to be running, with four wins already this
season.
In addition to the races, the event’s range of countryside and children’s
activities, country crafts, local food stalls, a Parade of Hounds, Countryside
Silent Auction and a large shopping village, is expected to draw the crowds.
Gates and Shopping Village open at 9am, followed by Terrier Racing at 10am and
the Hound Parade at 12.30pm. The first race is at 12 noon. Entry costs £20 per
car and picnics are welcome.
For those who enjoy the VIP treatment, special Patrons Packages are available
including premier parking, 2 entry tickets, use of Patrons tent with food and
refreshments all day and a champagne reception before racing. The Packages are
just £55 and can be purchased by calling 01752 830430.
Countryside Alliance Chief Exec Barney White-Spunner commented "We are
absolutely delighted by the number and quality of entries for this year’s Point
to Point, which have exceeded expectations. Our free draining course means the
going is good. Visitors are in for a thrilling day of racing and entertainment
and we look forward to welcoming everyone."
The event’s chosen charity for 2014 is the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust, which
offers care for patients with cancer and other progressive conditions requiring
specialist help across south and west Dorset either in their own homes or as in
patients at Joseph Weld Hospice.
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- Easter Eggstraveganza Brewers Quay.
- Easter egg hunt Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens.
- Quay to Quay vintage Classic Car Run Weymouth
- Each day Easter Egg Trail, Durlston Country Park
- Easter Squash Festival Weymouth
- The Giant Easter Egg Hunt Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical
- Easter Specials Swanage Railway
- Easter Egg Trail, Corfe Castle
- 420 Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
- Easter Egg Hunt & the Lulworth Lambs Lulworth Castle
- Wilton Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
- Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
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2nd March 2014
Upton House Wedding Fair, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset. BH17 7BJ
Sunday 11am to 4pm. Admission £1 per adult
The Friends of Upton Country Park and The Borough of Poole present the first of
their now well established bi-annual Wedding Fairs for 2014. There will be
numerous wedding exhibitors covering all aspects which contribute to the
'Memorable Day'.
Take the opportunity to view the magnificent Upton House and the Walled Garden
as your potential wedding venue.
Talk with members of Borough of Poole Staff about your requirements and select
all your other needs from the variety of exhibitors.
For further enquiries please ring 01202 262753
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DORSET EVENTS FOR
APRIL 2014 |
- Easter
at Fleet Air Arm Museum, (01425) 478470.
- Wimborne Horticultural Society (01202)
886343.
- Kingston Lacy, near Wimborne, (01202)
883402
Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, 0845 130 2011.
- Easter at Kingston Maurward
Gardens 01305 215003
- Easter Egg Hunt, Abbotsbury 01305 871387.
Easter Egg Puzzle. Wimborne Model (01202) 881924
- Point to Point at Badbury Rings, 09068 446061.
Bluebells at Kingston Lacy (01202) 883402.
- River Pageant. Wimborne
(01202) 883442
- Weymouth Easter Football Youth
Sports Club
- Fun Day -Treasure Trail, Corfe Castle
- Charmouth and Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
- Optimist Team Great Britain Sailing Championships
- Branch Line Weekend, Swanage Railway
- Portman Hunt Point to Point Badbury Rings nr
- Spring Festival Gaunts House nr Wimborne
- St Georges Weekend at Honeybrook nr Wimborne
- Swanage Charity & Classic Car Display
- Lodmoor Wild life Walk Lodmoor RSPB
Reserve
- The Friends of Upton Country Park Annual Book Sale
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18th April 2014
Charity Easter egg hunt at The Toy Barn
Sherborne-based toy shop The Toy Barn will hosting an Easter
egg hunt with a ‘heroes and villains’ fancy dress theme on
Good Friday, 18th April 2014, from 11am to 4pm.
Tickets, which cost £4 per child in advance (£5 on the
door), include an egg hunt, chocolate Easter egg and
unlimited play on the climbing frames, swings, trampolines
and wendy houses in the display and play orchard. Children
should come dressed as a hero or villain character and there
will be a prize for the best-dressed child.
Adult entry is free and there will be tea, coffee and cakes
on sale with all proceeds going to The Samaritans.
In the event of rain, the activities will be indoors.
To buy your advance tickets pop into the shop at Blackmarsh
Farm, Sherborne, DT9 4JX or call 01935 815040.
18th April 2014
The Friends of Upton Country Park are holding their Annual Book Sale in
Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset BH17 7BJ on Good Friday, 18th
April, between 10.00am and 4.30pm.
This will be our tenth annual Book Sale. Last year we raised in excess of £1050
for financing projects in Upton House and Park. This year we will have a large
quantity of books for sale, with a selection of good quality paperback and
hardback books at modest prices for both adults and children. These will be laid
out for sale in the ground floor rooms of the House. All the books have been
generously donated to us, and all the proceeds from this fund raising event will
go towards projects and maintenance within the House and Park. Car Parking and
Admission to The House is free and refreshments will be available from the
nearby ‘Friends’ Kiosk or the Tearooms in The Park.
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- Shaftesbury Food Festival. (01747) 853514
- Garland Day Abbotsbury.
International Fireworks Display
- Weymouth Gig Racing
Regatta – Weymouth
- Weymouth Trawler Race
- Weymouth Old Harbour
Oyster Festival –
The Abbey Hill Steam and Country Fair
Weymouth International Beach Kite
- Vintage Classic Car Rally
and Display.
- Kingston Lacy, near
Wimborne. (01202) 883402.
Three Okeford’s Preservation Society (01747) 811311
- Bournemouth Natural
Science Society 01305 264620.
- 27th May, Highwood
Gardens (01202) 433327
- Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne (01202) 881924
- Dorset Art Weeks,
01202 701828
- Chettle House, near
Blandford (01202) 842407.
- Wimborne Book Fair
(01258) 450808
- The Sherborne festival
(over 5 weeks)
- Maypole dancing on
village green (01258) 857373.
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- Nature by Nightfall & BBQ, Studland, Dorset.
- The Sherborne Festival (over 5 weeks),
Youth National Powerboat Championships.
National Beach Handball Championships
Western Counties ASA Open Water
Swimming Championships — Weymouth Bay
Wells to Weymouth Vintage Car Run
- Wimborne Drama. Tivoli Theatre, (01202) 885566
Rocky Flower Show (01202) 734347
- Kingston Lacy estate near Wimborne (01202) 883402.
Fipenny Fayre. country fair at Okeford (01258) 860415. Shaftesbury Orchestra Concert
(01747) 853788
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15th June 2014
Moordown Village Fete - Bournemouth, Dorset. Sunday 15th June 2014. From
12 - 5pm prepare yourselves for a Just for fun dog show and agility
demonstrations, classic cars, bouncies and pony rides, superhero fancy dress
competition, fire brigade, live music, dance and more! 01202532664
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21st June 2014
Waggy Tails Annual Fun Dog Show.
21st June 2014 West Parley Memorial Hall & Recreation Ground, Christchurch Rd,
BH22 8SQ
Fun dog show classes, novelty classes, dogs reunited (a parade of dogs homed by
Waggy Tails). Also stalls, games, bbq, agility & Waggies wonderful refreshments.
Registration and novelty classes start from 12 noon
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29th June 2014
A pop up Vintage and Craft Fair 29th June 2014
Pamphill Village Hall, Pamphill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4ED
Vintage and craft fair selling beautiful and unique gifts and crafts along with
unusual vintage finds. Free admission 10am-4pm. After browsing our fair, sit and
relax on the veranda with a cup of tea or coffee and a delicious cake. Ice cream
available too and face painting available for the kids (or adults!)
Contact: Lucy Sharples 01202 842332
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- Horton & Chalbury
Fete. 01258 840840
- St Stephen’s Church
Fete, Pamphill, (01202) 886844.
- Halstock's Annual
Pram Race 01935 891781.
- Puddletown Carnival
Tel: 01305848416.
Gussage All Saints Village Fete, (01258)
841173
Melbury Abbas Vintage Weekend. (01747) 852265.
Wimborne St Giles Flower Festival. 01725 517624
Day of
sport, adults, learning disabilities 01202 895698
Boat
Race Day, rowing race. (01202) 883442.
- Wimborne Art
Exhibition and Sale. (01202) 886686.
- DORSET MARITIME
FESTIVAL – Portland Port.
Town Tennis - Weymouth
Tennis Clubs.
Upwey OPEN GARDENS – Upwey Village.
GOOSEBERRY FAYRE – Portland.
Maritime Modelling
Festival,
Radipole Lake, Weymouth Pavilion & Pleasure
Pier
- WAIL GAMES WEEKEND -
Tank Museum. Bovington.
- KS OPEN NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIPS - WPNSA
- WEYMOUTH TOWN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
- Abbotsbury Sub-
Tropical Gardens. Open-air concert.
Upwey Society Open Gardens
Weymouth's International Maritime Modelling Festival.
Swanage
Carnival Week
- CEREMONY OF THE KEYS
Portland Castle.
- THE PORTLAND STEAM &
VINTAGE SHOW
- WEYMOUTH SAILING
REGATTA
- FOOTIE FEVER —
Weymouth Beach
- LIFEBOAT WEEK —
Weymouth Harbour
- WEYMOUTH BEACH
VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC
- GOOSEBERRY FAYRE
Weston Road, Portland
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4th - 6th July 2014
10th UK Boogie Woogie Festival Sturminster Newton, Dorset. We are proud
to present the 10th Anniversary UK Boogie Woogie Festival here in Sturminster
Newton, Dorset. We welcome people of all ages, listeners, amateur players,
enthusiasts, musicians, singers and dancers. Have a fun weekend, perhaps come
dressed in Boogie Woogie era (1930/40s) style clothing. We hope you enjoy our
programme of events and look forward to meeting you.
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12th July 2014
Charity Concert in support of the Dorset Blind Association on Saturday
12th July 2014 from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm at St Ambrose Church (72 Westcliff Road,
Westbourne, BH4 8BE Bournemouth).
The choir has built a high reputation both locally and overseas.
It is a very enthusiastic, friendly and sociable group with plenty of
camaraderie and continues to promote male voice singing, whilst providing
enjoyment for its members, supporters, audiences and the wider community.
Admission £10.00 (£8.00 Concession)
Come along and enjoy the fun and the music!
Contact us to find out more : 01202 712864
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19th July 2014
Leigh Village Hall Leigh Food Fair, nr Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6HW.
Saturday 19th July, 10am-4pm
01935 873846
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- LIFEBOAT WEEK.
WEYMOUTH SAILING REGATTA –
DUCKTOWN VILLAGE FAYRE –
Southwell Portland.
WEYMOUTH GOLF CLUB – CHARITY WEEK –
WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL DAY & INTERNATIONAL
Abbotsbury
Sub-Tropical Gardens SWAN FAYRE – A
Summer Fireworks Weymouth
Beach/Bay. Weymouth
International Canoe Championships,
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
INTERNATIONAL CANOE CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bay Swim,
Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer,
Victorian Festival, The Nothe Fort, Weymouth.
Golf Club
Charity Week, Weymouth Golf Club.
Cadet National Sailing
Championships, Weymouth
VICTORIAN FESTIVAL — Nothe Fort
WEYMOUTU GOLF CLUB CHARITY WEEK
CADET NATIONAL SAILING
CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Weymouth Bus Pull, Weymouth seafront.
Weymouth RAF Town Show, Weymouth Pavilion
WEYMOUTH
CARNIVAL & FIREWORK DISPLAY -
ENDUROMAN CHESIL - WFNSA
Endurance
420 National Sailing Championships, Weymouth
National Open Bowls Tournament,
- Weymouth & Portland
Bowls Clubs.
Wessex FM Great Days of Summer, Weymouth
Beach
Swan Fayre, Swannery, Abbotsbury. A country fayre
Dragon Boat Challenge Race, Weymouth Bay.
Wessex FM
Great Days of Summer, Weymouth Beach
Lodmoor Wildlife
Walk, Lodmoor RSPB Reserve,
Sept Great Dorset Steam Fair,
Tarrant Hinton,
Family Fun Day, Radipole Lake, Weymouth.
Great Dorset Steam FairTarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford,
- Fun Day & Dog Show
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WEYMOUTH CHARITY FUN WALK
- National J24 Sailing
Championships, Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Dorchester Show, Cokers Frome Showground,
Waterfest
2006, Weymouth Harbour.
Grand Charity Fete, Red Triangle,
Portland.
- Wimborne
Horticultural Society Summer Show
Allendale Centre, Wimborne.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall, Portland.
Water Festival - Weymouth Harbour
Wimborne Tourist
Information Centre
Great Charity Fun Walk, Weymouth
seafront.
YYS Fladen International Boat Angling Challenge,
International J24 Sailing World Championships,
INTERNATIONAL J24 SAILING WORLD C
Dumble Bimble Fun Run, YMCA
Reforne, Portland.
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill
Hall, Portland.
- Honeybrook Ploughing
Competition
Food Festival Stapehill Abbey, Ferndown,
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Wessex Classic Car Show, Tank Museum, Bovington.
Autumn Wedding Fair,
Moors Valley Wood Fair Moors Valley
Country Park,
Portland's Living Quarry, The Drill Hall,
Portland.
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21st September 2014
The 5th Dorset Blind Association Charity Run is a 10k, 5k or 2k run in aid of
visually impaired people in Dorset. It is being held on Sunday 21st September,
2014. 10 k—Boscombe Pier to Fishermans Walk and return x 25k— Boscombe Pier to
Fishermans Walk and return x 12k family fun run — Boscombe Pier to Manor Steps
and return
Entry Fee : £5 (If you register on the day the fee is £10)
Registration at Boscombe Pier BH15 1BN from 9.00 a.m.
10 k Run Start at 10.00 a.m.
5k Run start 10.15 a.m.
2k Run start 10.30 a.m.
Children must be accompanied by adults.
There is no minimum sponsorship but we are asking you to raise as much as you
can to make a difference to the lives of visually impaired people and their
families living in Dorset
Create your own fundraising page on justgiving.com/dorsetblind
For application forms or more info:
Tel: 01202 712860
We are adding an exciting twist to our Annual Fun Run for the second time –
runners can opt for the ‘Blindfold Challenge’! The challenge is to run one half
of the race blindfolded being guided by a team mate, and run the other half
where the roles reverse, the blindfolded runner becomes the guide.
This unique challenge highlights the difficulties of sight impairment, the trust
placed in a friend or colleague, the importance of teamwork. It will take
courage; bring people out of their comfort zone to overcome their fears. It will
be a very empowering experience and will hopefully also turn out to be very good
fun! We are also offering our standard 10k/5k run for those who aren’t ready to
undertake the blindfold challenge.
A fun, enjoyable day to raise much needed funds for Dorset Blind Association.
Join blindfolded, guiding, visually impaired and blind runners and guide dogs in
our fourth annual run. Funds raised will be used to support Dorset Blind
Association which works to provide practical help and support to people with
sight loss in Dorset. We help people to adjust to their sight loss and tackle
the isolation felt by visually impaired people. The biggest challenge we face is
funding our work and with no central government funding and less than 10% of our
funding coming from local government; the support of the local community is
crucial and essential.
“Making a difference for blind and partially sighted people”
The run takes place on Sunday 21st September
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27 -28 September 2014
Holnest Country Fayre, an end of season event with Adam Axmen, Mere Down
Falconry & ferret racing, Souther coast helicopters, Chain saw sculpture team
along with a host of traditional crafts being displayed and some workshops.
We have Ian Thackray Blacksmith, Lee Hurd using a traditional pole lathe, the
local friary doing basket weaving and many more. There is a selection of working
vintage farm machinery and even a ransome crawler tractor working the land just
like in the good old days.
We have the Dorset Morris Minor club and other classic vehickes, including a
green goddess fire engine and classic old ambulance. On Sunday we also have a
scruffy mutt dog show.
If anyone would like to participate or volunteer please contact 01963210254
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- Gillingham Carnival
Day
WORLD BOAT ANGLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Corfe
Castle Events
- Purbeck Film
Festival
LIONS BEACH MOTOCROSS Weymouth Beach.
Half Term Fun, Lulworth
Castle.
Halloween Activities, Corfe Castle
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5th October 2014
Upton House Wedding Fair, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset. BH17 7BJ
Sunday 11am to 4pm. Admission £1 per adult
The Friends of Upton Country Park and The Borough of Poole present the second of
their now well established bi-annual Wedding Fairs for 2014. There will be
numerous wedding exhibitors covering all aspects which contribute to the
'Memorable Day'.
Take the opportunity to view the magnificent Upton House and the Walled Garden
as your potential wedding venue.
Talk with members of Borough of Poole Staff about your requirements and select
all your other needs from the variety of exhibitors.
For further enquiries please ring 01202 262753
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- Annual Events
- Annual Diesel Day,
Swanage steam railway,
Portland Fair, Portland.
Weymouth Guy Fawkes celebrations, Weymouth
REMEMBRANCE
PARADE & CEREMONY –
SWITCHING ON WEYMOUTH’S
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
GUY FAWKES BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Christchurch Fireworks Stanpit Recreation Ground.
- Wareham, Dorset.
A Celebration of Dorset Food
Swanage Railway Open Days
Bournmouth Christmas Lights Switch On
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Annual EventsFAMILY PANTOMIME
- Weymouth Pavilion
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY HARBOUR SWIM –
Christmas late night shopping. Christmas Lights Dorset
Farmers Market and entertainment
Santa Specials,
Swanage Railway
NEW YEARS EVE FANCY DRESS REVELRY Weymouth
Visitor Centre, Knoll Beach, Studland. 01929 450259
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DORSET
MARKETS
MONTHLY FARMER’S MARKET
Fresh local produce, straight from the farm
Wimborne Minster
- Second Friday of
the month in the Corn Exchange.
- Blandford Forum
- Second Friday of the
month in the Corn Exchange.
- Shaftesbury
- First Saturday of the
month at the Town Hall
- Sturminster Newton
- Fourth Friday in the
market place.
- Gillingham
- Fourth Saturday at the
Methodist Chapel.
- Dorchester
- Fist Saturday of the
month at Poundbury
- Poole
- Third Sunday of the month
in Old Orchard Plaza.
- Wareham
- Fourth
Thursday of the month on the Quay.
- ALL YEAR ROUND MARKETS
Wimborne Minster
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Blandford Forum
- Thursdays and Saturdays
- Shaftesbury
- Thursdays
- Christchurch
- Mondays
- Dorchester
- Wednesdays
- Ringwood
- Wednesdays
- Salisbury
- Tuesdays and Saturdays
- Wareham
- Thursdays
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