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Seniors Summer Medal

We found this gem on Ashley Wood Golf Club's website. Seniors Summer Medal — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Mon 27 Jul08:00Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Mondays

3 Seperate Friendly & Welcoming Exercise Classes Provided By An Exercise Referral Specialist Suitable For All Abilities. Improve Strength, Mobility, Cardiovascular Fitness & Balance. Great For Injury Recovery & Those With Specific Health Conditions 9am - Fit4Life, strength and fitness for all

Mon 27 Jul10:00Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Blandford Flower Club

A Local, Friendly & Welcoming Flower Arranging Group With A Demonstrator. Tarrant Keyneston Flower Group & Dorset And Guernsey NAFAS Also Use The Venue. Get In Touch For Dates, Times & . Phone: Diana Berridge

Mon 27 Jul15:00Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Pilates Cardio Sculpt

Friendly & Welcoming Pilates Based Exercise Class. Suitable & Adaptable For Varying Abilities. Designed To Target The Full Body, Encouraging Correct Technique & Body Awareness.

Mon 27 Jul19:00Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Ladies Sarah Sanderson Strokeplay & 9 Hole S/F

Right then — Ladies Sarah Sanderson Strokeplay & 9 Hole S/F at Ashley Wood Golf Club. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Tue 28 Jul08:30Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Ask an Archaeologist

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a national, voluntary scheme to encourage people to report finds for recording. Every year, many thousands of archaeological objects are discovered in England and Wales. People using metal detectors unearth most of these, but chance finds are also made by those out walking, digging in their gardens, or just out and about in the countryside. In the past, very little of this material was recorded by museums or archaeologists, and lots of important information was lost. Now, under the Portable Antiquities Scheme, events are held around the country where finds can be brought in and help given with identification. Claire Pinder, Dorset Council’s Senior Archaeologist, and Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, Finds Liaison Officer for Dorset, will be available to answer your questions about Dorset’s Historic Environment and identify your finds. By appointment only from 10 – 11:40 am; please contact or Drop-ins are welcome from 12 am to 1 pm.

Thu 30 Jul11:00Blandford Town Museum(0.5mi)

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Seniors vs West Wilts GC

Ashley Wood Golf Club is being delightfully mysterious about Seniors vs West Wilts GC. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 30 Jul11:20Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Junior Summer Stableford

Ashley Wood Golf Club has got Junior Summer Stableford pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 30 Jul14:30Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Dragon (TV & Film) Studios Racecourse Series - Wolverhampton Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS)

Another belter from Point to Point Pony Racing. Dragon (TV & Film) Studios Racecourse Series - Wolverhampton Racecourse (PONIES ON LICENCED YARDS) — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Fri 31 JulPoint to Point Pony Racing(0.9mi)

via Point to Point Pony RacingLocal gem

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Open to All Fun Night

Ashley Wood Golf Club is hosting and we're spreading the word. Open to All Fun Night — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Fri 31 Jul16:30Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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"Last Friday" in the Victorian Garden

Come and join us for the first of 2026’s Summer evening social events in the Museum’s Victorian Garden. Wine, beer, soft drinks and delicious homemade food are available to buy, and we are able to take cash or card payments. There may also be entertainment from our resident musicians, Clara and Colin. These events take place from June to September (weather permitting) on the Last Friday of the month, starting at 6:30. Although we have some shelter in the Garden, the Last Friday event will not take place if the weather is particularly unpleasant. Check this page for updates nearer the time.

Fri 31 Jul19:30Blandford Town Museum(0.5mi)

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CAPTAINS WEEKEND - Individual Stableford

Another belter from Ashley Wood Golf Club. CAPTAINS WEEKEND - Individual Stableford — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sat 1 AugAshley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Golf Breaks

Another belter from Ashley Wood Golf Club. Golf Breaks — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sat 1 Aug13:10Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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CAPTAINS WEEKEND - 9am Shotgun Start

CAPTAINS WEEKEND - 9am Shotgun Start at Ashley Wood Golf Club. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sun 2 AugAshley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Going Deeper

Going Deeper. St Peter and St Paul's Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sun 2 Aug18:00St Peter and St Paul's Church(0.5mi)

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Seniors August Medal

Seniors August Medal — brought to you by Ashley Wood Golf Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Mon 3 Aug08:00Ashley Wood Golf Club(2.1mi)

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Coffee and cakes at St John Baptist church Spetisbury

Come and join us in our Parish church for coffee and homemade cake. Meet your local Church team and make new friends in your community. ‘ Dogs and their walkers welcome!

Mon 3 Aug10:00St Mary's Church Blandford St Mary(0.5mi)

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Venues with events near Blandford St Mary

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Ashley Wood Golf Club2.1 miles away Tarrant Keyneston Village Hall2.9 miles away Blandford Town Museum0.5 miles away

More about Blandford St Mary

Dorset, England

Blandford St Mary sits quietly in Dorset with a charm that doesn't need shouting about to be noticed. The town centre has enough space for a proper wander and usually hosts a market stall or two without feeling crowded. Local groups run their own activities while the odd pop-up gig keeps things lively on a Friday evening. Near Here tracks what's going on nearby so you can plan your week without needing to ask round the office.

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