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Easter Weekend Sports Preview

Easter Weekend Sports Preview

Our local football clubs have a busy Easter weekend ahead.

This afternoon, already relegated from the National League, South Weymouth entertain Salisbury City at the Bob Lucas Stadium, and Southern Premier League promotion-chasing Dorchester visits relegation-threatened Frome Town. Then, on ...

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The Great Dorset Beach Clean Sweeps the Coast

The Great Dorset Beach Clean Sweeps the Coast

Dorset Council’s Litter Free Dorset Support Officer, Emma Jackson, has told KeeP 106 that the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean has concluded with remarkable success, showcasing the power of community spirit and dedication to protecting our beautiful coastline. Over ...

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Dorset pupils get their first pick of primary school

Dorset pupils get their first pick of primary school

Families in Dorset are finding out which schools their young children will join in September, with the majority getting their choice.

From Wednesday April 16th parents and carers will be able to check their application to see whether they have ...

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Sport Extra – West Dorset Indoor Cricket League report

Sport Extra - West Dorset Indoor Cricket League report

Weymouth 155-2 beat Martinstown 150 by four wickets.

Weymouth clinched the West Dorset Indoor League Division One crown with a perfect record following a four-wicket win over Martinstown in the final at Redlands.

Having finished top of the group after victories ...

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All welcome to attend the informal Annual Town Meeting

All welcome to attend the informal Annual Town Meeting

Dorchester Town Council is to hold the Annual Town Meeting on 9th May from 11 am to 1pm in the Corn Exchange.

The meeting is an opportunity for the public to see how local democracy is working by meeting local ...

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Weekend Sports Report

Weekend Sports Report

Already relegated from the National League South, Weymouth had little more than pride to play for at Maidstone on Saturday. However, the Terras managed to deny the Stones all 3 league points with the game remaining goalless.

Dorchester moved back ...

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Lower end of Dorchester’s South Street now open for pedestrians

Lower end of Dorchester's South Street now open for pedestrians

As scheduled, a pedestrian walkway opposite the site of the Gorge Café fire on Dorchester’s South Street opened on Friday afternoon.

The walkway safely reconnects both sides of the street. Shoppers can now also get to South Street via Hardye ...

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Delightfully Different, every time

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Steve Bulley
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Afternoons with Steve
Steve Bulley presents a mix of great music, facts, news and information
3:00pm
KeeP Driving
6:00pm
The Swinging 60s
presented by Paul Peters
7:00pm
KeeP It Brass
the best of brass band music with Mike Streeter
8:00pm
Geoff Atherton's Americana Lounge
Big G welcomes you to inspired American roots music. Featuring Americana, Country, Folk, Blues, Gospel and old time Rock and Roll. Your weekend starts here
10:00pm
Black On Track
Matt Black presents new artists and music from around the world
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary

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What’s On, April 2025 and Easter Events

Sat 5 Apr to Mon 21 Apr
Easter egg trail on Brownsea Island
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EE

Celebrate Easter with an exciting woodland adventure at Brownsea Island! Embark on our fun, interactive trail to discover the amazing lives of birds. And don’t forget, there’s a tasty chocolate prize waiting for you at the finish!

Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | EmailWebMap
Fri 18 Apr
Rutter’s Requiem
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA

Music at St Peter’s offer a devotional performance of Rutter’s Requiem for Good Friday. Admission free.

Contact: Music at St Peter’s Dorchester | EmailWebMap
Mon 21 Apr
Easter Egg Rolling
Location: The Great Field, St John’s Way, Poundbury, DT1 2NH

From 10am. Prizes for the best decorated eggs and the eggs that roll the furthest. All ages welcome, categories 0-5 years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years and 15+ years. Plus Easter themed activities including Say Hello to the lambs.

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Wed 23 Apr
Track Dogs at Dorchester Arts
7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Dorchester Arts, Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF

2025 will see the release of Track Dogs’ 11th album, but this one is a little special. The Essential Track Dogs; Tracks Laid, Tracks Covered will be a double CD featuring the best of their originals and cover tracks. The band are delighted to return to Dorchester Arts as part of their biggest UK tour to date!

Contact: Firebrand Music | 01305 266926 | EmailWebMap
Sat 26 Apr
All aboard the Mary Rose – Courtlye Musick
Location: St Nicolas Church, Dorchester Road, Broadwey, Weymouth, DT3 5LW

3:00 pm. Free concert with refreshments available. Henry VIII’s favourite ship – the Mary Rose – sank 480 years ago this year. His reign and the life of the Mary Rose coincide almost exactly. Discover more and hear music of the time played in costume by Courtlye Musick on instruments including the types found on board this remarkable ship. Donations invited to support Dorset Rural Music School and St Nicholas & St Lawrence Primary School.

Contact: Courtlye Musick | 01305854915 | EmailWebMap

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Stronghold Of Happiness – a radio play by a local author

Thursday April 17th, 2025
Stronghold Of Happiness - a radio play by a local author

KeeP 106 is proud to present its first radio play by a local author and performed by local actors.

‘Stronghold of Happiness’ by Devina Symes is performed by the New Hardy Players and members of other drama groups in Dorchester. ...

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Reporting from the 1610 Sports Centre Open Day 2025

Wednesday April 16th, 2025
Reporting from the 1610 Sports Centre Open Day 2025

On 16th April Dorchester’s 1610 Sports Centre in Coburg Road held another open day when the venue held various free activities ranging from baby swim lessons to exercise classes and even bike marking with Dorset Police. Several other organisations ...

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Countryside Matters 31.03.25

Tuesday April 8th, 2025
Countryside Matters 31.03.25

Our excellent fortnightly talk programme presented by Jenny Devitt featuring topics including farming, gardening, wildlife and the environment. In this programme: a taste of what’s to come in the Cerne Giant Festival which is nearly upon us • Toads ...

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Countryside Matters 17.03.25

Tuesday March 25th, 2025
Countryside Matters 17.03.25

Our programme on all things countryside and the outdoors: farming, gardening, wildlife and the environment. ‘Countryside Matters’ brings you mostly Dorset topics but further afield, too. In this programme: The first butterflies of the year have been spotted. We’ll ...

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Dorchester’s Covid Day of Reflection, 9th March 2025

Tuesday March 11th, 2025
Dorchester's Covid Day of Reflection, 9th March 2025

On Sunday 9th March 2025 Dorchester Town Council marked National Covid Day at the Bandstand in the Borough Gardens with a quiet moment of reflection. Members of the local community  were invited to join the Mayor and others to ...

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Commonwealth Day 2025

Tuesday March 11th, 2025
Commonwealth Day 2025

Commonwealth Day 2025 was held on 10th March and a short ceremony was held at the Memorial Corner outside County Hall in Dorchester. Speeches were given by the Chair of Dorset Council Cllr Stella Jones MBE, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mr ...

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