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Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Tight controls will be put in place during repairs to Dorchester’s iconic Corn Exchange building.
The town centre complex, owned by the Town Council and managed by Dorchester Arts, needs repairs to the lead-covered spire, decaying ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A Weymouth tapas restaurant is asking for a drinks licence for evening alcohol sales.
Finna’s Ltd at 19 St Alban Street is requesting a Premises Licence from Dorset Council to sell alcohol from 6pm until ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
A FUNERAL director is hoping for good odds in gaining planning approval to convert a Weymouth betting shop to a new base.
Dorchester-based Grassby’s has applied for a change of use to a vacant betting shop ...
The Gardens Group announces first community causes to benefit from new loyalty club
The Gardens Group, which has three garden centres in Poundbury, Sherborne and Yeovil has announced the nine community causes that will become the first beneficiaries of its new loyalty club, The Gardens Group Friends this autumn.
Launched in September, The ...
World famous triathlon makes 10th return to Dorset
This year’s IRONMAN 70.3 takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026, marking the event’s 10th year in Weymouth and Dorchester. Competitors will complete a 1.2 mile swim in Weymouth Bay, a 56-mile bike ride taking in Dorchester, and a ...
Dorset backs Recycle Week campaign to boost recycling and cut waste
Dorset Council is supporting Recycle Week 2026 (14 to 20 September), the UK’s biggest annual celebration of recycling, encouraging residents to recycle more of the right things, more often.
The national campaign, led by Recycle Now, highlights how everyday items ...
A Lorry Load of Love for Weldmar Hospicecare
A striking new sight is taking to the roads of Dorset to raise awareness and vital funds for Weldmar Hospicecare. Chideock based haulage business Cains Farm Transport has transformed one of its fleet lorries into a massive mobile advertisement ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Tue 17 Mar to Tue 20 Oct
Historical guided walk with cream tea in Brownsea Castle
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Poole, BH13 7EEEmbark on a fascinating journey through Brownsea Island’s rich history as you explore the island and the castle’s picturesque grounds. A rare opportunity to enter the castle itself, view the paintings and artefacts of past owners. Afterwards, head to the Morning Room and help yourself to a warm drink and a delicious scone with cream and jam. Two walks per month except Mar/Aug & Dec.
Contact: National Trust | 01202 707744 | Email | Web | MapFri 3 Apr to Sun 1 Nov
Fire Flood Frost exhibition
Location: Beaminster Museum, Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, DT8 3NBA rare 18th century fire engine – once the town’s frontline defence against disaster – is the star of the show of Fire Flood Frost. New for 2026, the exhibition brings to life the extraordinary story of how Beaminster and surrounding communities battled flames, floods and freezing winters long before emergency services. Admission free.
Contact: Beaminster Museum | Web | MapSat 19 Sep
CAP Money Course
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Dorford Centre, Dorchester, DT1 1RRThis free and effective CAP Money Course provides coaching support to help people manage their finances. Course participants will learn how to put a budget together, with tips on how to make money go further and how to be disciplined about spending. Dorchester Poverty Action and Dorchester Foodbank are backing this course by offering a £20 voucher to participants who live in DT1/DT2 postcodes.
Contact: Christians Against Poverty | 01305262045 | Email | Web | MapSat 19 Sep
Lunchtime Concert – Iris Lam (soprano) & Rob Taylor (piano)
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAJoin us at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 19th September between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for our monthly lunchtime concert. Soprano Iris Lam is accompanied by Rob Taylor in a programme of Romantic songs and arias by Robert and Clara Schumann and Franz Schubert. Admission is free. More information via the web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapSun 20 Sep
Choral Eucharist
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XAYou are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 20th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Amy Beach’s ‘Peace I leave with you’, Byrd’s ‘Mass for Four Voices’ and Elgar’s ‘O salutaris hostia’. All are very welcome to this free service. More information via the web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
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. ...
Portland Museum – reflecting the dramatic history of the isle
Featuring dinosaurs, fossils, shipwrecks, smugglers and much more, Portland Museum, located near Rufus Castle and Church Ope Cove, has a fascinating collection of artifacts reflecting the history of a distinctive island community. Rob Hughes and Andrea Frankham-Hughes, trustees of ...
Hold Your Horses! Piddletrenthide Gets Ready for its Panto Race Night
In the current, changing economic climate, where village amenities are disappearing all the time, the residents of Piddletrenthide are making their own fun and raising much-needed funds for the village church in the process. The Hold your Horses event ...
Countryside Matters 67, 31.08.26
Jake Shaw-Sutton of small Cornish company Robotriks and his team are perfecting a robotic device designed to locate and pull up poisonous ragwort – a wild plant that’s excellent for insect life but not for livestock – particularly horses! ...
She Belongs Here – a free confidence community for women based in Dorset
After years of shrinking herself in corporate life and standing outside rooms she was always meant to be in, Amy Miller built ‘She Belongs Here’ from scratch. A growing community of women who are done waiting to feel ready ...
Dorset Council marks Merchant Navy Day
Dorset Council marked Merchant Navy Day with a ceremony on September 3rd at the memorial area outside County Hall in Dorchester. The event began with an opening prayer led by Reverend John Yarrien, superintendent minister of the Dorset South ...
