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Go behind the scenes at Dorset History Centre as major heritage project moves forward
History lovers and people curious about Dorset’s past are invited behind the scenes at Dorset History Centre this September as part of Heritage Week.
Four free guided tours will provide a rare opportunity to explore areas of the centre that ...
New funding opportunities for local community groups
Grants are available for organisations seeking to start new activities and events that benefit their local communities.
The Community and Culture Project Fund, now in its 11th round, is open for applications from 10 August to 30 September 2026.
Dorset Council, ...
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery launches fundraiser to enhance Mary Anning exhibition
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is launching a fundraising campaign to enhance and expand its forthcoming Mary Anning – Fossil Hunter exhibition, celebrating the life and legacy of the pioneering palaeontologist 180 years after her death.
The exhibition – guest ...
Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Changes and improvements continue to properties in Dorchester’s High West Street.
The road was once mainly substantial family homes which, over the years, became offices mainly for solicitors and estate agents. In recent years the trend ...
Residents invited to help decide how £20 million is invested in Littlemoor and Broadwey
People living in Littlemoor and Broadwey in Weymouth are being given the chance to help shape a £20 million investment programme that could transform the area over the next decade.
The neighbourhood will receive £2 million a year for ten years through ...
Man found with injuries on the Dorchester bypass
Dorset Police received a report at 9.44pm on Friday 7 August 2026 that a man had been found with injuries on the A35 Dorchester bypass between the Stadium Roundabout and the turning to Max Gate.
Officers are appealing for witnesses ...
Man sustains head injury in altercation on the Rodwell Trail
Police officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a reported assault in Weymouth.
Dorset Police received a report at 5.02pm on Wednesday 5 August 2026 reporting an altercation on the Rodwell Trail, off Abbotsbury ...
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Below are the next 5 upcoming events. There’s much more in the Local Events Diary…
Thu 6 Aug to Sat 15 Aug
Weymouth Lifeboat Week
Location: All over Weymouth and Portland, Weymouth, A whole week of events for everyone from Music, Crabbing Event, Emergency Services Vehicles, Funday at Nothe Gardens, plus the highlights are the Weymouth Lifeboat Crew showing you what our lifeboats do in 2 separate displays, one in Newton’s Cove on Saturday 8th August at 16.00 and the second one at Bowleaze Cove on Wednesday 12th August at 18.45, RNLI Fest and Silent Disco at the Closet on the 15th.
Contact: Weymouth Lifeboat Fundraising Team | 07917163459 | Email | WebFri 14 Aug
Coffee morning and Bring and Buy
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Crossways Village Hall, Moigne Combe Road, Crossways, Dorchester, DT2 8JACoffee and get together and bring at buy at Crossways village hall. Raising money for charity.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 01305 853125 | MapSun 16 Aug
Chesil Bank Country Fayre
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Portesham Recreation Ground, Portesham, DT3 4HFCelebrating refurbishment of rec ground & new permissive path from Portesham. Live music by Talia and Jurassic Beats, traditional, local crafts, local foods and drink, family dog show, scarecrow competition, treasure hunt, bake-off competition, face-painting, children’s activities and races, parents’ race. Free entry and free parking.
Contact: Chesil Bank Parish Council | 07814016971 | Email | Web | MapMon 17 Aug
Visit to Salisbury cathedral
Location: Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, SP1 2EJ12 noon. The Loyal hand in hand Lodge of Oddfellows is organising a trip to Salisbury Cathedral to include a tour of the bell tower at 2pm. Ticket price includes access to the cathedral. There is a cafe within the cathedral. Discount for members of The Oddfellows.
Contact: The Loyal Hand in Hand Lodge of Oddfellows | 07788436797 | Email | MapWed 19 Aug
Midweek Music – Lunchtime Concert
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 for our August ‘Midweek Music series’ on Wednesday 19th August between 12.30pm and 1.00pm for a lunchtime concert. Natalie Burton and Ian Davis perform a programme of music for clarinet, saxophone and organ including works by Mozart, Paul Reade and William Grant Still. Admission is free. More information via the web link below.
Contact: Music at St Peter’s | 01305250719 | Email | Web | MapOn demand, at your convenience
Pastor Mark Topp with his regular update from the Storehouse Church
Mark Topp is the Pastor at The Storehouse Church in Cambridge Road, Dorchester and he regularly calls into the studio with news of the latest goings-on at the church and elsewhere, Messy Church being one topic. Once again Mark ...
Fundraising for refurbishment of The Keep
Sadly the museum had to close its doors well over a year ago due to structural repairs being required. Tiffany Carrington, fundraising officer, from The Keep Military Museum called into the studios at Little Keep to bring us an ...
Countryside Matters 66, 03.08.26
This programme concerns mostly birds. A visit to Castle Gardens to hear from staff member and bird expert Jacob Daley, and from Managing Director Mike Burks about the birds of the Garden Centre, which are very much part of the ...
Bridport Arts Centre has launched Come Together, a £400,000 campaign to buy its historic home and bring the building back into community ownership. Claire Tudge joined Andy Senior to tell us more about the campaign and what it means ...
Local musician William Frampton performs live in the studio
Today local musician William Frampton joined Andy Senior in the Keep 106 studio to perform a selection of his original songs live…
Advice on how to prevent fires from an expert
With the current hot weather and prolonged dry conditions, the risk of fires starting is exceptionally high. To help reduce this risk, Dave Adamson, Group Manager at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, spoke to Andy Senior and ...
