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Choral Evensong

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Reger’s ‘Nachtlied’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by David Bruce Payne, Howells’s ‘Collegium Regale’ and ‘Welcome sweet and sacred feast’ by Gerald Finzi. Admission is free and there is a […]

The Occasional Singers Advent Concert

St Mary's Church (Dorchester) Edward Road, Dorchester

On Sunday 23 November at 3.00 in the afternoon, St Mary’s Church in Dorchester will be filled with the glorious sounds of choral music, as the Occasional Singers perform a programme of Advent songs and carols. Taking us from 1597 through to the present day, composers will include Victoria, Elgar, MacMillan and many others. Admission […]

Michael Portillo: A Life of Two Halves

The Purbeck School Worgret Rd, Wareham

Love It Local Events is proud to welcome broadcaster, traveller, and former politician Michael Portillo for an evening of captivating storytelling in his live stage show A Life of Two Halves. From the corridors of Westminster to the world’s greatest railway journeys, Michael has lived a life full of contrasts. Once a rising star of […]

£30

Advent Carol Service

St Peter's Church (Dorchester) High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset

We are delighted that, once again, University Music Chamber Choir (formed from singers from Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth) will be providing the music for our Advent Carol Service on Saturday 29th November at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Moving from darkness to light, the service will include choral music by Anna Lapwood, […]

Free

‘Gather and Weave’: An oval basketry workshop with Woven Woodland

Happy River Retreat Bere Road, Wareham

Learn the ancient art of basketry in this hands-on workshop led by local basketmaker Woven Woodland. This workshop is ideal for both beginners and more advanced learners as we will cover the fundamental principles of weaving and Polish square bases to create a beautiful and functional oval bag from locally sourced willow which you can […]

£75

Winter weaving workshop with Woven Woodland

Happy River Retreat Bere Road, Wareham

Embrace the quiet beauty of winter and explore the timeless art of willow weaving in this hands-on seasonal workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this immersive course guides you through the techniques of working willow to create an elegant and practical basket. Over the course of the workshop, you’ll learn about the properties […]

£60

Shitake Yule Logs: Plugging workshop at Happy River for a fungitastic crafty start to Christmas!

Happy River Retreat Bere Road, Wareham

Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert, Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms! You’ll learn the art of “log plugging” which is a simple and fascinating way to grow your very own shiitake mushrooms at home. Everyone will leave with their […]

£20 – £65

Happy River Festive Forest Wreath Workshop & Shirin Yoku Experience

Happy River Retreat Bere Road, Wareham

Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year. We’ll begin the morning with a warming drink before gently wandering into the forest, where you’ll gather extra materials for your wreath and immerse yourself in the calming […]