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Community

Latch Summer party

Come and join us for our annual summer party, where you get chance to enjoy time together as a family and socialise with other Latch families both on treatment and up to one year post treatment.

Wed 22 JulLATCH(3.5mi)

via LATCHLocal gem

Community

2026-07-22 12:30 - Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Food & Drink

Community Larder & Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 22 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Tony Balloonman

Tony Balloon Man is a regular on Rainbow Ward and creates balloon models, crazy balloon hats, wild balloon wearables and sculptures for all ages.

Thu 23 JulLATCH(3.5mi)

via LATCHLocal gem

Community

2026-07-23 12:00 - Fellowship Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Religion & Spirituality

Fellowship Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul13:00St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Climate Emergency : Community Screening of the People's Emergency Briefing

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Join us for a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing about what we can do locally about the Climate Emergency. Watch, chat, and discuss solutions together. Also, find out about our Dorchester Church Ecology Group projects and future solutions. / Tickets available online or via sign up sheet at the back of church. / / / / / Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Food & DrinkWorkshops & Classes

Around the World Cooking Workshop - British

Each session will focus on a different cuisine, with families cooking and enjoying food together: Chinese: Chinese noodles and spring rolls Italian: Pizza and a fruity dessert British: Summer picnic favourites – sausage rolls and Eton Mess These sessions are a lovely opportunity to create special memories, build confidence in the kitchen and spend meaningful time together. Spaces are limited and booking is required for all three sessions.

Sat 25 JulLATCH(3.5mi)

via LATCHLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Pilgrimage

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Pilgrimage. Saturday July 25th. From Dorchester to Jackman's Cross, above the Cerne Valley. Meet at the bandstand in Dorchester Borough Gardens at 9.30 am. Expect to return at about 3.30 pm after an 11.5-mile walk. Please bring lunch. Further information from / / / / / Location: Dorchester to Jackman's Cross

Sat 25 Jul10:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

2026-07-25 10:30 - Forest Praise Cafe : free family fun

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Forest Praise Cafe. Family fun, FREE. / Bacon rolls, vegan sausages, tea, coffee / Last Saturday of every monthLocation: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Sat 25 Jul11:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Children & Family

Forest Praise Cafe : free family fun

Sat 25 Jul11:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Forest Praise

Sat 25 Jul11:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

2026-07-26 10:30 - Dragons Sunday School

Time: Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Sun 26 Jul11:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Dragons Sunday School

Time: Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 10:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Sun 26 Jul11:30St Michael's Church(4.2mi)

via St Michael's Church

Religion & Spirituality

Community Church at LATCH

These are more informal services. There will be mix of singing (using the Songs of Fellowship books) readings, prayer and reflections and maybe some discussion. Activities for children will be set up and the afternoon ends with Community Cake! Everyone is welcome - come along and try it out.

Sun 26 Jul16:00St Bartholomew(3.6mi)

via St BartholomewLocal gem

Community

Tiny Adventurers

We keep tabs on Othona so you don't have to. Tiny Adventurers caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Mon 27 JulOthona(4.6mi)

via OthonaLocal gem

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