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Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

Join our Summer Smugglers' Escapade and discover the world of Victorian smugglers through a family-friendly trail, museum activity bags and hands-on crafts.

Thu 23 JulShire Hall Museum(9.2mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey

Something's afoot at No.7 by The Country Crib and it goes by the name of Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 23 Jul11:00No.7 by The Country Crib(7.8mi)

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Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

Workshops & Classes

Around £60

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

No.7 by The Country Crib is hosting and we're spreading the word. Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60 — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 23 Jul11:00No.7 by The Country Crib(7.8mi)

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Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

CHILDREN GO FREE! Summer Smugglers' Escapade - discover the world of Victorian smugglers in our family-friendly trail, museum activity bags & hands-on crafts.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Shire Hall Museum(9.2mi)

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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(9mi)

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(9mi)

via St Michael's Church

Workshops & Classes

Around £6

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey

We are absolutely delighted to welcome a local favourite to No.7 by The Country Crib! Many of you will recognise Elly Harvey from her stunning stalls at the Sherborne independent markets over the last six years. Now, instead of just admiring her work, you have the chance to learn from the expert herself.

Thu 23 Jul15:00No.7 by The Country Crib(7.8mi)

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Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

Workshops & Classes

Around £6

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

Thu 23 Jul15:00No.7 by The Country Crib(7.8mi)

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Community

Little Van Rouge

Little Van Rouge will be serving from 5:00pm at Parachute Tap Room.

Thu 23 Jul18:00Parachute Tap Room & Bar(7.2mi)

via Parachute Tap Room & Bar

Community

Board Game Club

July 23, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thu 23 Jul19:00Atomic Comics & Games(8.6mi)

via Atomic Comics & Games

Community

Jon Gardiner - Magician

We are excited to introduce Jon, aka Jonga Magic, to Parachute. 7pm.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Parachute Tap Room & Bar(7.2mi)

via Parachute Tap Room & Bar

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(9mi)

via St Michael's Church

Children & FamilyLive Music

Southampton Youth Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Southampton Youth Orchestra join up with local professional musicians in their tour of Somerset and West Dorset. One of the most exciting young orchestras in the country, SYO’s recent performances include Scheherazade, Pictures at an Exhibition and Carmina Burana. Alongside Rachmaninoff‘s virtuosic Symphony No. 2, SYO will perform Sibelius’ majestic Finlandia and Mozart’s 3rd Horn Concerto.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Sherborne Abbey(7.5mi)

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Community

Antiques & Interiors Auction

Filed under: Antiques & Interiors Auction at Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Fri 24 JulCharterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers(7.6mi)

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Community

Tower Contact: Susan Wales

7:00 pm Choir Practice St John's, Milborne Port St John's Choir members meet most Fridays in St John's Church from 7 to about 8pm to rehearse hymns and anthems for the following Sunday. For Holy Communion services the choir normally sings two hymns during communion, but occasionally sings an anthem instead of one of the hymns. New members in all voice parts (SATB) would be very welsome. For more information on the choir please see St John's Choir page

Fri 24 JulSt John the Evangelist(9.2mi)

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Experience Workshops

All Upcoming Workshops River of Life 2 Day Workshop 24 July 2026 25 July 2026 & Oxford More info Exploring the River of Life A 2-day family constellation workshop to restore the flow of life and love River of Life 2 Day Workshop 9 October 2026 10 October 2026 & Oxford More info Exploring the River of Life A 2-day family constellation workshop to restore the flow of life and love All Upcoming Workshops

Fri 24 JulNicola Moss(9.7mi)

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Nature & Outdoors

Outdoor Friendly v Highworth BC

The Club arranges numerous friendly matches Indoors and Outdoors against visiting teams which provide valuable revenue for the club. Please support these throughout the summer. There is an upcoming Outdoor friendly match is against Highworth BC on Friday 24 July 2026 at 13:30. Spaces still need to be filled for this fixture. Sign up sheets and further details can be found on the noticeboards.

Fri 24 Jul14:30Dorchester Bowls Club(9.9mi)

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Dorset, England

Batcombe has nearby local names including Clay Pigeon Raceway, Cerne Abbas Village Hall and the Cerne Giant. We bring the dates around them together, because local plans can be active, historical or a good excuse to explore the surrounding villages. Near Here gathers event details around Batcombe so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

2026-07-23 12:00 - Fellowship Group

Fellowship Group

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

Little Van Rouge

Board Game Club

Jon Gardiner - Magician

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

Southampton Youth Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Antiques & Interiors Auction

Tower Contact: Susan Wales

Experience Workshops

Outdoor Friendly v Highworth BC

More about Batcombe (Dorset)

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Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey

Stacking Ring Workshop with Elly Harvey | £60

Summer Smugglers’ Escapade

2026-07-23 12:00 - Fellowship Group

Fellowship Group

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey

Bangle Workshop with Elly Harvey | 2pm-4pm | £60

Little Van Rouge

Board Game Club

Jon Gardiner - Magician

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

Southampton Youth Orchestra: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2

Antiques & Interiors Auction

Tower Contact: Susan Wales

Experience Workshops

Outdoor Friendly v Highworth BC