Arts & Entertainment

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
Find out what’s happening across the Purbeck Arts & Entertainment scene.
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Artful Ranger Mark Newton working on the mural at Corfe Castle. Picture: National Trust/Mark Newton

Purbeck’s ‘Artful Ranger’ creates new Corfe Castle mural

PURBECK’S ‘Artful Ranger’ painted for more than 100 hours to create a new mural at the Corfe Castle ticket…

The Christmas street market will be the first of its kind in Wareham

Christmas market plan for Wareham unveiled

A CHRISTMAS market will take place in Wareham in December for the first time ever. Wareham Town Council has been…

A host of festive feasts will be on offer at the Athelhampton House Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Festive food to tickle tastebuds at Athelhampton House Christmas Fair

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event next month. On Saturday and Sunday, November 25…

Mr Magnolia, by Quentin Blake. Picture: Quentin Blake

Blandford youngsters can earn Arts Award at Quentin Blake exhibition

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way in to the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work…

Diverse Abilities charity gearing up for gala ball event

DANCERS at an ‘under the sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put…

Iolo Williams (centre left) with the team

BBC film crews on Brownsea Island for Autumnwatch special

THE red squirrels of Brownsea Island will hit TV screens across the country this evening. Cameras from BBC One’s The…

Mayor of Swanage with Purbeck Coast Radio’s volunteer presenters

Swanage-based radio station tunes in to community amid funding crisis

A SWANAGE-based community radio station hosted a special event to raise awareness of what it offers on the airwaves…

Fireworks displays are planned across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

Fireworks displays in Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset & Hampshire: List

FIREWORKS Night is fast approaching – and people across the Vale are preparing to venture into the autumn night…

Marina Renee-Cemmick with her Mural on Kingfisher Ward

Marina’s colourful mural delights youngsters on children’s ward at DCH

CHILDREN at Dorset County Hospital are enjoying a colourful welcome thanks to the work of a renowned artist. Marina Renee-Cemmick,…

Members of the carnival committee and the Friends of Swanage Carnival at the presentation evening after tis year's event

Swanage Carnival hands out £27k to charities – as stalwart steps down

MORE than 20 good causes received donations of more than £27,000 from Swanage Carnival fundraisers – as one…