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Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Changes to Dorchester Market have been welcomed by both shoppers and traders, according to markets panel chair Cllr Molly Rennie.
“People are now full of praise for the market…it’s been good to hear the compliments” she ...
Many thousands are expected on Weymouth Esplanade this weekend as the Beach Motocross returns.
Dorchester face the Students of Hartpury College in a Southern League Division 1 fixture at the Avenue Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Students have made the ...
Dorchester cafe-bar closes except during performances
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
The café at Dorchester Corn Exchange has closed after running up losses.
Dorchester Arts, which manages the building, said the bar will remain open for performances and the café-bar’s exhibition space will stay open.
Dorchester Arts Director ...
Many Dorset women not feeling safe
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Almost a third of Dorset women say they feel unsafe, while nearly half avoid going out after dark and 10 per cent of teenage girls surveyed said they had missed school to escape sexual harassment.
“We ...
Nettle eating and Pokémon Champion wins £30,000 for SCBU at Dorset County Hospital
Mike Hobbs, father of two, from Dorchester, has nominated the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) to receive £30,000 from Pokémon, after he won a competition playing the new Pokémon video game, Champions, in London ...
Dorset’s SEND Transformation Plan gets Minister approval
Ministers have approved Dorset’s plan to transform support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) which means Dorset Council has the green light to go ahead with improvements.
Ministers have approved Dorset’s plan to transform ...
Young photographers create lasting record of Dorset Pride celebrations
Dorset History Centre is inviting residents to explore a new exhibition celebrating Dorset Pride through the eyes of young photographers, helping to preserve an important chapter of the county’s modern history for future generations.
The exhibition, which will run from ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Mon 12 Oct
An Afternoon of tabletop games
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: PIP Cafe, St John Way, Poundbury, DT1 1FGCome and join The Oddfellows for an afternoon of table top games. Come and play or learn to play: Scrabble, Upwords, Bananagrams, Rummicub, mah jong, Cribbage and much much more at PIP cafe on Poundbury. This is a free event. Refreshments including homemade cake.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapMon 12 Oct
The People’s Emergency Briefing Film
6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: St Mary’s Church, Maiden Newton, DT2 0AAThe film presents a clear, measured overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting everyday life in Britain, and what the evidence says about risks and responses. The purpose of the Briefing is to support informed democratic discussion and ensure that communities share understanding of the scale and urgency of the challenge.
Contact: Community event | Web | MapTue 13 Oct to Thu 15 Oct
Troubadours Sailing Hibiscus Seas
11:30 am to 6:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Catherine Church Bridport, Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3ADA unique exhibition of art and reflections. A healing journey from trauma to hope and healing. (Warning: content may be distressing). Art nourishes the soul. This art touches grief, opens our souls to God’s mercy, prayer and healing whatever our past choices. We all matter! Free event. Refreshments served.
Contact: St Mary and St Catherine Church Bridport | 07544595633 | Email | Web | MapWed 14 Oct
The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings – DBS Talk
Location: Dorchester Town Hall, High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF7:30 pm. Military historian James Porter speaks about the Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings with images describing the epic battle. In partnership with Dorset Museum and Art Gallery. DBS Members £6; non-members £7.50. Tickets available online from 1st September at www.ticketsource.com/dorchester-bayeux-society.
Contact: Dorchester-Bayeux Twinning Society | 01305854915 | Email | Web | MapSat 17 Oct
Film/tv/theatre Trivia Quiz
Location: Loders Village Hall, Loders, DT6 3SABar open from 6.30 quiz starts 7.00. Bridport’s amateur theatre group brings you an evening of confounding conundrums, puzzling performances and quick fire questions, with hot grub to feed the brain. There will be live music and entertainment, artfully woven into a themed quiz. How well do you know your theatre, film and TV? £15 person to include food – main/dessert- veggie option available. Book via Tourist Info centre Bridport (see web link below).
Contact: Encore Players | 01308 424901 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Singer/songwriter Graham Dee in conversation with Andy Senior
Graham Dee has enjoyed a fascinating career in the music business. He’s written songs for The Applejacks, Dave Berry and Bobby Vinton, played alongside Steve Marriott, The Walker Brothers and Them, and accompanied stars including Carl Perkins, Memphis Slim ...
Countyside Matters 68, 28.09.26
Professor Neil Ward, who’s a climate scientist from the University of East Anglia, speaks out about the current problem of lack of food resilience as we face the likelihood of a changing climate that will throw up more extremes ...
Talking to the Mayor & Mayoress of Dorchester
We recently broadcast a programme which celebrated 60 years of voluntary radio in Dorchester with former volunteers of hospital radio stations taking part who went on to create the community station, KeeP 106, together with former employees of Wessex ...
Celebration 60 years of voluntary broadcasting in Dorchester
On 29th September 1966 a new radio station launched in Dorchester exclusively for patients in the old Dorchester Hospital in Princes Street. It was called the Dorchester Hospital Broadcasting Service and played record requests for one hour a week ...
The world famous triathlon returns to Weymouth on 20th September. Our sports reporter Idris Martin spoke to one participant…
There’s more info about Ironman 70.3 here: World famous triathlon makes 10th return to Dorset
A conversation with musician Dominic Crane
Musician Dominic Crane once encountered George Harrison in a halo of light and famous music producer Mike Hurst offered to work with him. He has opened for Mike & The Mechanics, George Ezra, Nick Heyward, Sharon Corr and Roachford. ...
