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What's on in Charlton Down

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Community

Forest Praise

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(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Workshops & Classes

Around £25

Fused Glass decoration Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop Date: Saturday 25th July 2026 Time: 1-3pm, 4-6pm Location: Crafty Cuppa CIC, Dorchester, DT1 1HU Cost: £25 Light up your creativity in our Fused Glass Workshop! Design and make your own hanging decoration using colourful glass and decorative techniques. Your panels will be kiln-fired and later assembled into a beautiful decoration– perfect for your home or garden. What’s included: All tools and materials Kiln firing of your finished pieces Hot drinks Friendly tuition in a relaxed space No experience needed – just bring your imagination and a love for making! Booking essential – message Vicky on or visit Crafty Cuppa CIC to secure your place. Spaces are limited – don’t miss out

Sat 25 Jul14:00Crafty Cuppa CIC(2.7mi)

via Crafty Cuppa CIC

Talks & Lectures

Talk 25 July 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth Karen Brown...

We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth

Sat 25 Jul14:30Taste Café(2.7mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

Talk 25 July 2026, 1:30pm – 2:30pm We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth Karen Brown and...

We are the Time Travellers – Treasures from the Dark Dorset Earth

Sat 25 Jul14:30Taste Café(2.7mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Children & Family

Family Activity

Meet the Finders: Brian Read and Karen Brown

Sat 25 Jul15:30Taste Café(2.7mi)

via Taste CaféLocal gem

Community

Bowls Dorset County Finals Weekend at Dorchester BC

Over the weekend 25/26 July 2026 Dorchester BC will host the Bowls Dorset County Finals. The programme for the finals weekend is on the Bowls Dorset website

Sun 26 JulDorchester Bowls Club(3.3mi)

via Dorchester Bowls Club

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(4.4mi)

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(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

2026-07-27 14:00 - Digital Champion sessions

Time: Monday, 27 July 2026 at 14:00Details: Digital Champions are a group of friendly and patient volunteers who are good at explaining computers, without using jargon. We have an enthusiasm for all things digital and look forward to the chance to show you how it works. / / We offer digital support for a wide range of issues, no problem is too small. / / We can help you to: / / set up and using devices including mobile phones, tablets and computers / get online and show you how to do home shopping / access digital NHS services / set up Skype or Zoom to keep in contact with family or friends. We run Digital Champion sessions on Monday afternoons from 2pm to 4:15pm. Call the hotline or speak to the surgery to book. / / / Location: Prince Of Wales surgery, Pooundbury

Mon 27 Jul15:00St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Digital Champion sessions

Mon 27 Jul15:00St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Religion & Spirituality

Bible Study Group

Time: Monday, 27 July 2026 at 19:15Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Mon 27 Jul20:15St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

2026-07-28 09:30 - Said Communion

Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: St Mary the Virgin, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 2HJ

Tue 28 Jul10:30St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Said Communion

Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Location: St Mary the Virgin, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 2HJ

Tue 28 Jul10:30St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

2026-07-29 12:30 - Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 29 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Community

Community Larder & Hot Soup Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 29 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Food & Drink

Community Larder & Lunch

Time: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 12:30Details: Location: St George, DorchesterPostcode: DT1 1LB

Wed 29 Jul13:30St Michael's Church(4.4mi)

via St Michael's Church

Theatre

Thurs 30 July | The Great Gatsby (This Is My Theatre)

Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby’s glittering world to life — a place of opulence, obsession, and heartbreak. As Nick Carraway is drawn into the orbit of […]

Thu 30 JulCorn Exchange(2.7mi)

via Corn ExchangeLocal gem

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Venues with events near Charlton Down

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

Taste Café2.7 miles away Crafty Cuppa CIC2.7 miles away Corn Exchange2.7 miles away

More about Charlton Down

Dorset, England

Charlton Down has nearby local names including PiPs Community Hub, Dorset County Show and Dorchester Art Centre. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be creative, practical or a good reason to explore Dorchester. Near Here gathers event details around Charlton Down 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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