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Code. Create. Navigate. Step into a hands-on adventure where curiosity takes the helm and future technology comes to life. Across a series of playful, interactive stations, families can explore the innovations shaping the Royal Navy of tomorrow - through coding, creativity, robotics and real-world problem solving. From cracking secret messages to designing next generation ships, […]
Code. Create. Navigate. Take the controls and step into the skies of tomorrow. Families explore the fascinating world of drone technology together - through hands-on coding, creative problem solving and real flying challenges inspired by the future of Royal Navy aviation. Whether you’re guiding your drone through a mission or perfecting a smooth autonomous landing, […]
Music at St Peter’s present ‘Mozart by Candlelight’ on Friday 20th February at 7pm. This is an opportunity to enjoy performances of two of Mozart’s best-loved works of chamber music in the evocative, candlelit setting of St Peter’s Church Dorchester (DT1 1XA). The programme, which lasts just over an hour and is presented without interval, […]
A concert to welcome the first signs of spring in St Peter's Church, Church Knowle with pieces performed by Miro Treharne (mezzo-soprano) and Gabriel Fry (baritone). Both singers grew up on the Isle of Purbeck before studying in London; Gabriel at the London College of Music and Miro at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire where she […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 22nd February at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’, Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest Lord’ and Messiaen’s iconic motet ‘O sacrum convivium’. All are very welcome to this free service and for refreshments afterwards. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 28th February at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Eriks Esenvalds’s ‘O salutaris hostia’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Morley, Leighton’s ‘Second Service’ and Brahms’s ‘How lovely are thy dwellings’. Admission is free and there is a glass […]
We are excited to welcome you to the 2nd Global Summit on Pediatrics and Child Health Care, taking place in London, UK, from March 12–14, 2026. This highly anticipated event brings together leading pediatricians, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to share knowledge, present innovations, and collaborate on solutions to key challenges […]
Hal Cruttenden comes to Wareham! Get ready for a huge night of laughter as comedy favourite Hal Cruttenden brings his brand-new UK tour “Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It” to the Purbeck School on 27th March 2026. Fresh from TV hits like Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News […]
The Occasional Singers present a concert of short choral pieces for choir with chamber orchestra. They will be joined by the outstanding young Soprano Sumei Bao-Smith as they run the gamut of emotions from the joyful, energetic vigour of Handel’s ‘Let God Arise’ to the tender romantic passion of Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. The programme includes […]
Purbeck Art Weeks 2026 promises two inspiring weeks of creativity, performance and discovery across one of the most beautiful corners of the UK. Here’s a taste of what’s in store: A Spectacular Opening Night - The festival launches with a major highlight: I Fagiolini, the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble known for their imaginative programmes and […]
Join us for an immersive day exploring the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. You’ll be welcomed with a nourishing lion’s mane cacao or coffee before diving into the history, folklore and science behind these powerful fungi, and their growing role in modern wellbeing. Led by Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, you’ll learn about native species, […]
24–26 July 2026 | Corfe Castle, Dorset Presented by Love It Local Events Enjoy three magical summer evenings of live music under the stars at the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brings world-class musicians, spectacular light shows, and unforgettable performances for all ages in a truly stunning outdoor setting. Friday […]
